View Full Version : ARRL UHF Contest August 5-6, 2006
kg4kww
08-05-2006, 01:45 AM
ARRL UHF Contest August 5-6, 2006, which begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 1800 UTC Sunday.
I will be listening on 432.100 USB
I'm wondering if KG4KWW has something against the 125 cm band.
KD8COO
08-05-2006, 01:50 PM
How does one get started in contesting anyways? Are there ways that people with poor antennae (like me) can be involved (as in "local" vs. DX)? Does one need to be an ARRL member?
kg4kww
08-05-2006, 03:32 PM
No you don't need to an ARRL Member. Just turn on your radio the day of the contest and listen for stations saying "CQ CQ CQ CONTEST" and if you are allowed to talk on that band, then answer them.
For this contest you will need a beam up at least 50 feet or more and an all mode uhf/vhf radio. Also a min of 100 watts is good too.
I plan to put up a 10 gig station in the future.
kg4kww
08-05-2006, 11:51 PM
Ok UHF Dudes in the NE how's about point ye Ol Beams towards the SE!!!
Yep, kg4kww defenately has something against 222 MHz ;)
KD8COO
08-06-2006, 01:43 AM
Quote[/b] (kg4kww @ Aug. 05 2006,08:32)]For this contest you will need a beam up at least 50 feet or more and an all mode uhf/vhf radio. Also a min of 100 watts is good too.
Well, OK, guess maybe I'll just try listening and see if I can hear anyone http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I've got an all-mode 100 watt rig, but my power supply is pretty much maxed out by the time I get to 30 watts... AND, all I've got is an indoor j-pole anyways http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
kg4kww
08-06-2006, 01:43 AM
222 is not UHF and this weekends contest for UHF.
If 222 all mode gear was available I would consider it.
Now, try 144 Mhz
KC9ECI
08-06-2006, 02:26 AM
Quote[/b] (KD8COO @ Aug. 05 2006,08:50)]How does one get started in contesting anyways? #Are there ways that people with poor antennae (like me) can be involved (as in "local" vs. DX)? #Does one need to be an ARRL member?
A) Never underestimate the ability of the simple wire dipole, and
B) Just jump right in.
W9AFB
08-06-2006, 05:47 PM
Quote[/b] (kg4kww @ Aug. 05 2006,20:43)]222 is not UHF and this weekends contest for UHF.
1. Object: To work as many amateur stations in as many 2 degrees by 1 degree grid squares as possible using authorized amateur frequencies above 222 MHz and all authorized modes of emission.
222 is included in the contest. Read the rules
http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/uhf.html
I always wonderd, is 222 UHF or not? Is there like a frequency that seperates VHF from UHF?
I'm just pulling KG4KWW's chain. You've got such a station for 2 meters and 70 cm, but never mention 222. Grab a transverter, preamp, and yagi and you are good to go on this fine band.
73
Joe
N3PAQ
LIstened out, tuned around (admittedly this was around 3AM) and heard nothing. Turned radio off and turned on the music.
w4rot
08-06-2006, 07:37 PM
Quote[/b] (KC9ECI @ Aug. 05 2006,22:26)]Quote[/b] (KD8COO @ Aug. 05 2006,08:50)]How does one get started in contesting anyways? #Are there ways that people with poor antennae (like me) can be involved (as in "local" vs. DX)? #Does one need to be an ARRL member?
A) Never underestimate the ability of the simple wire dipole, and
B) Just jump right in.
Good advice Tom
Bookmark me (http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/)
Read the rules.
Listen a bit.
Have a blast!
rot
KB3LIX
08-06-2006, 11:47 PM
Technically:
HF is 3-30 mHz
VHF is 30-300 mHz
UHF is 300-3000 mHz
So:
222 is VHF, not UHF.
Thats cool -- I wonder why the ARRL includes it in the UHF contest?
KB3LIX
08-07-2006, 12:08 AM
Quote[/b] (N3PAQ @ Aug. 06 2006,19:55)]Thats cool -- I wonder why the ARRL includes it in the UHF contest?
222 seems to have VERY little traffic/usage. (At least in my area) There is ONE 222 pair licensed in Washington PA., and it has been off line for at least 2 years.
I suppose ANYTHING to generate usage would be a positive move.
KD8COO
08-07-2006, 01:48 AM
Quote[/b] (KB3LIX @ Aug. 06 2006,17:08)]Quote[/b] (N3PAQ @ Aug. 06 2006,19:55)]Thats cool -- I wonder why the ARRL includes it in the UHF contest?
222 seems to have VERY little traffic/usage. (At least in my area) There is ONE 222 pair licensed in Washington PA., and it has been off line for at least 2 years.
I suppose ANYTHING to generate usage would be a positive move.
There's several repeaters listed for 1.25m in my area. However, the only thing I have that does 220 right now is my HT, and at only 300mw... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
kg4kww
08-07-2006, 04:03 AM
W9AFB you don't understand what you read. It says above 222 Mhz. That does not include 222 Mhz. Got It Dude.
222 Mhz is VHF not UHF.
Learn your bands dude.
kg4kww
08-07-2006, 04:06 AM
I wish, that companies like ICOM would make an all mode 222 rig or at least make a module for the 910 that would allow 222 all mode operation, like they do for 1296.
Even though 222 is VHF, according to everyone I think, it is still included in the contest.
From the contest rules (good idea to read them before the contest if you are participating).
5.1.1. Count three points for each complete 222- or 432-MHz QSO.
http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2006/uhf.html
73
Joe
N3PAQ