06-14-2016, 05:23 PM
Can't remember when I had last worked a VHF contest due to lack of transmitting gear; probably 40 years ago. Recently added a FT-991 HF+VHF+UHF rig and am satisfied. Small rig but well equipped and I quickly adapted to its touch screen features and only a few knobs.
On 2 meters worked from Maine down to Virginia (and in between) with an 8 element yagi. With only a vertical on 6 meters, I still managed to get Florida and Gulf coast to Missouri and Illinois. Using the 2 meter yagi, I worked NY on 432 (kind of an empty band except for pre-arrangements).
Only a total of 30 or so QSOs. Not being a contester, I only spent a few hours on, here and there.
On 2 meters worked from Maine down to Virginia (and in between) with an 8 element yagi. With only a vertical on 6 meters, I still managed to get Florida and Gulf coast to Missouri and Illinois. Using the 2 meter yagi, I worked NY on 432 (kind of an empty band except for pre-arrangements).
Only a total of 30 or so QSOs. Not being a contester, I only spent a few hours on, here and there.
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