[Boatanchors] Good Advice

[Bob Macklin]

We have a group of the local VHF weak signal group playing with JST ( I
don't understand it much because it is all computer software) but have been
having limited success using it on 2M.

I don't see the real need to use very narrow band techniques on VHF where
there is plenty of space.

Today during the VHF contest all the SSB operation will be done on either
144.200 or on 144.210. There may be some FM Simplex operation by these
people on 146.580.

But they do use the repeaters to make contacts between the groups to find
out who is where and when they will be ready to operate. Most are set up on
mountain tops!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Zook" <gzook at yahoo.com>
To: "BoatAnchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; "K5VSE"
<mdewey at allegiance.tv>
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Good Advice


> The difference from FM work (primarily repeaters but some simplex) and the
weak signal modes (CW, SSB, data, etc.) is like night and day where VHF and
UHF is concerned.  The "mindset" of most operators is completely different
with those involved in weak signal operations is considerably more technical
than the vast number of those who "hang out" on FM.  In fact, the majority
of weak signal operators are much more technically inclined than the average
HF operator these days.
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> Glen, K9STH
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> Website:  http://k9sth.com
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> --- On Sat, 9/13/08, K5VSE <mdewey at allegiance.tv> wrote:
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> From: K5VSE <mdewey at allegiance.tv>
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> I have remained silent on this subject for a long time, but felt it was
finally time to sound off. I do not own any imported equipment, nor do I do
any VHF work at all. Can't stand the stuff that goes on there. I've been
licensed for over 50 years, and have always enjoyed the hobby until
recently. Now there are those that do not know how to properly tune a
transmitter with their memorized license. I don't think the CW requirement
is necessary any longer, but still operate that mode on occasion. With the
exception of my Advanced license, all my testing was done in front of an FCC
examiner. When I get a signal report, it is always complimenting me on my
audio quality. There are no audio enhancements at my station, just an old
Shure 444D and a ceramic non amplified D-104. Those that use those audio
racks are very uneducated as far as I'm concerned.
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