Here’s a quick three minute video covering my rover set up and operation for the ARRL June 2020 VHF Contest. Hope it provides some insight into my rover contest operation.
Read the full story of K5ND/R at ARRL June 2020 VHF Contest Results — Driving and WSJT-X.
Cool video, Jim! Speaking of cool–how do you stay cool while operating? It must get super hot when you’re parked in the Texas sun!
Thanks for reading and viewing. I always keep the car running. First, I have a concern that I’ll complete my QSOs and find that the battery won’t start the car. Second, air conditioning is a great comfort, even in the back seat. I also decided during this rove that I would put a sun reflector/shade on the windshield when stopped. That made a big difference in keeping the temperature down, which I validated at one stop when I forgot to put it in place. 73, Jim, K5ND
Thanks for sharing. How much time did you spend at each stop?
Tnx & 73,
Jeff/wb0m
Hi Jeff,
I was in each stop right around one hour. For the last two stops, EM24 and EM14, it was closer to two hours and perhaps three at EM14 when the contest closed. The bands really opened up in EM14, so I continued to work stations. Should have picked up the microphone and worked more. You can find the full story at https://k5nd.net/2020/06/arrl-june-2020-vhf-contest-results-driving-and-wsjt-x/
73, Jim, K5ND
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Jim,
Great video and website. I liked your articles in NCJ—please keep them coming!
73,
Jim N3AWS
Thank you, Jim. We’ll have to keep an eye on NCJ and the new editor. Hopefully, he will continue to cover VHF topics.
73, Jim, K5ND