After a pathetic start to the contest (no 6M openings and a myriad of self-inflicted computer problems), the contest turned itself around on Sunday and provided a couple of decent 6M runs. When I went

I have just returned from a 7 week/7000 mile road trip, so the last thing I feel like doing is spending more time sitting in a car, but, what the heck? I will set up the rover in the morning, so not s

I need to verify my 222 transverter is good. 73, Jon W0AMT-- Jonathan Fox 505-270-5835

Okay....you guys talked me into it. I am now operative on 2 meter CW and SSB, with 100 watts and 11 elements, horizontal. Will try to get FT8 working. Would be nice to know if it is working before the

I will be on 6 meters, CW, SSB and FT8. I could borrow some 2 meter equipment, but there is very little incentive for me to bother here on the eastern edge of DM52. I did this several years in a row i

It appears all is a go on the bottom 4 bands this weekend. Hope to hear a few NMVHF guys, more hopefully, above 6M. I will try to leave one radio on 144.200 and keep one eye on the SDR display while w

Will be QRV 6/2/222 (ssb, cw, digital) and 440 FM. It's Es season, so anticipate spending the majority of time looking for multipliers on 6m. I will monitor the chat page located at nmvhf.org for anyo

...going on now (1330Z). Dozens of CW beacons visable in SDR waterfall, plenty of SSB sigs, single and double hop east -W9RM Keith J Morehouse Managing Partner Calmesa Partners G.P. Olathe, CO

To ALL... I will be starting out this Saturday at beginning of the contest at the Junction on DM32 and Dm33....then moving to DM 42 and DM 43.. I plan on making this loop twice to pick up everyone.. S

I plan on rovering in the ARRL JUNE VHF contest. All operations will be close in to 38° N and 104° W. I am a (very) Limited Rover -- 6M, 2M, 432/446 mcs. All times below are VERY flexible --- especial

I'll be starting the contest near Roswell Saturday, and slowly working back home. 100 W + Moxon on 6 m 80 W + 6 el. yagi on 2 m 5 W + 11 el. yagi on 70 cm FT8, CW, SSB on all Approximate schedule: 6/8

I have a brand-new IC-9700 that I’m itching to try out in the ARRL contest next weekend. That rig has 3 separate antenna connections, one for each of its bands (144-432-1296). I have all the antennas

I decided to buy one of LZ5HP's 900 MHz transveters after being reminded by an earlier message on the reflector. Here's the current info on P & D. Note that the EU-USD exchange rate today is close to

This antenna support structure, made of pvc tubing, was on KF8QL’s vehicle at the Hamvention last week. Antennas range from 144 MHz to 3.4 GHz. My question to you is “What are the pros and cons of poi

Maybe this is old news. Jim was very active on 6 meter CW. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [AOCC] Jim Skjervem, KS7S (ex-WA7SLD) SK Date: Wed, 22 May 2019 10:20:30 -0400 (EDT) From: ks5a@

I’m looking for recommendations for a good portable 6-meter yagi. Good performer, 3 or 4 elements, preferably direct feed, easy to transport (comes apart in only 4 or 5 pieces — boom plus elements), a

With Dayton discounts sure to come in the next day or two, I’ve been wondering about the IC9700. In its short life, has it had a good reputation among the VHF/UHF gang? I’m curious about something els

I'm hoping to have 6 through 432 operational again for the June contest. It all depends on whether I have the time and weather cndx to get the temp tower up. If I have full capability, I'd love to set

From the Elecraft web site: “Due to possible price increases from our suppliers, we are unable to provide you with the price of the Elecraft K4 or K4D. We anticipate that the highest price tier listed

https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver 73, Jon W0AMT