The TDW contest is next month, and it is time for us to put out a call for volunteers to be Bonus Stations this year. The Top Dawg of last years contest, KD6TR, is scheduled to be a bonus station. We

'Couraging Hams Into More Portable ops. Cause Hams Are Seeking Expeditions. I'll be heading down the Skyline Drive in VA and working my way to the Blue Ridge Parkway from May 13 through 25th in my Roa

Anybody with experience with the Buddipole antenna? Such as Field Day?, etc. How high? Hassle factor in changing bands? 100 watts? "Duty cycle"? Experiences? Hints & Kinks? Milt. N6MG 070-650 LONP #76

Subject: Endorsement Daze #4 – LONP and CHIMP CHASE Saturday, May 22 Sunday May 23 This is our 4th Endorsement Daze Event - IT IS NOT A CONTEST. This activity is intended to promote more on-air time a

You've probably seen this - maybe done it. https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/new-fcc-rf-safety-rules-come-into-effect-on-may-3-what-you-need-to-know.761848/ But to be safe, I ran the W4/VP9KF f

Saw briefly but disappeared... Jerry N9AVY

Tomorrow-Saturday-is the 7QP QSO party which includes Wyoming. It begins at 13:00 UTC (7:00 MDT). My plans are to run SSB in the morning to get the QSO count up but will be switching to PSK in the aft

Hey folks. I moved to California last year. With moving, and getting situated, I haven't been on the air at all. And I miss it! I need to get back on. I do not have my HexBeam with me here anymore. Bu

Well, I got setup in the cool of the morning. Using my mag loop on 20m I was not hearing anything (calling CQ) but running 10W may not help. I did not find any "hits" on PSKREPORTER, either. I was usi

Got a link to this new toy in the mailbox this morning. Looks interesting. https://unicomradio.com/unicom-radio-interface-page/ Randy W4RTT

I plan on being on the air April 28th during the day. The weather is forecast as "almost" record breaking warm weather (86F) and a great day to be outside. I will be testing a few portable antennas an

We must make special note of new member Darin, KO4EJD who has set an absolutely stratospheric trajectory for LONP and Contest accomplishments. Daren joined us on October 9, 2020 as 070 Member #2797. I

Why am I hearing a phone signal here ??? Curious. Did the allocations change ??? Jerry n9avy

We are finally back in FL. I wanted to make my comments the other day, but for some reason I could not get on the internet at the hotel. The EL59 activation started out slowly. We were 100 feet from t

Dick on 40m now. Says he will be in EL59 for a few more minutes. Get him know if you need him! Really strong into central Florida, but there was nothing when he was on 20. -- Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602

We will be in EL39 tomorrow if anyone still needs this grid. Send me an email to kc3er at arrl.net. Will probably be there in the afternoon. -- Dick - KC3EF 070 - 747

HI Bob, My mobile station consist of an IC7100 transceiver feeding a 20 mtr hamstick antenna mounted on a taillight mount on the rear of the Town & Country mini-van. I like the 7100 since the control

I just uploaded a file -- 2007_MARAC_Bakeoff_Results.pdf and although it is "old" data it is still relevant today. It was probably the most comprehensive mobile antenna testing I have seen and partici

Well, today was better and worse that 4/19. We started heading for DL99 and I went on the air in DM09. Saw Barry, VA7GEM calling but could not make contact. Then a quick QSO with Rick, N7WE just befor

The RC3 Leaderboard and Top Ten pages of the website have been updated to reflect the standings through the 31 Flavors Contest. Good job to all! 73 Jim K5SP -- Jim, K5SP #483 Executive Director/Member