Re: [BVARC] N5XZ: 10-10 Summer Contest

2014-08-04 Thread Rp White via BVARC
I want to comment on a conversation I listened to with Al and a 13 yo girl. (I think Maggie??), I was impressed! During the contest Al took the time to talk to her and ask her about HAM radio and how she got into it, etc... The conversation lasted about 5 mins total. With lots of back and

Re: [BVARC] Onmi directional to directional

2014-08-04 Thread Theresa via BVARC
I think it all kind of depends on how you're making said contact. Scheduled Q or one found on a spot there's a map and a way to figure out the best direction to aim. Otherwise a general point in the direction you want to talk to and search or call CQ. Such is the opinion of one who

[BVARC] Repeater on line

2014-08-04 Thread Nathan Vessey via BVARC
Is the repeater off? Sent from my iPhone ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org