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  1. binrat

    July 1st, 4th Contest

    Gang, To celebrate both Canada Day and USA's Independence Day there will be a week long contest. Dates will be from 0000 Z July 1 to 2400 Z July 7, with logs submitted by 2400 July 9. Rules will be posted soon.
  2. binrat

    Bye-bye 400 / 818

    The two radios are being discontinued. Lookie here: https://qrper.com/2022/12/end-of-an-era-the-yaesu-ft-818nd-is-being-discontinued/ and video here:
  3. binrat

    Re-claim 16 LSB contest Dec 24-31, 2022

    OK folks, here it is. Only contacts with other WDX members count in the contest. The roster may be found as a sticky thread located http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/wdx-roster-11-30-2014.28909/ Channels: 16 LSB Date/Time: 0001 24 Dec - 2359 31 Dec UTC. If you're not sure how UTC time works...
  4. binrat

    Re-claim channel 16 Christmas contest.

    Any interest for such a contest?? Binrat
  5. binrat

    Scary weekend Contest 2022.

    OK guys it is this weekend. Only contacts with other WDX members count in the contest. The roster may be found as a sticky thread located http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/wdx-roster-11-30-2014.28909/ Channels: 20-29 AM, 30-39 LSB Date/Time: 0001 Oct 29 – 2359 Oct 31, 2022 UTC. If you're not...
  6. binrat

    It is Fall - Contest time

    Any interest in a forum contest. Post up your thoughts please.
  7. binrat

    Yaesu FTM-7250D

    FTM-7250D for sale, used in pickup for 8 months. It's been sitting on the shelf for months now. Comes with mic, power cord, mounting bracket, programming cable. Asking $150 US, split cost on shipping.
  8. binrat

    Icom ID-4100A

    Lightly used, never mobile ID-4100A radio. Comes with everything it should new. $220 US split shipping.
  9. N

    Northstar's hot August 36LSB Contest.

    Anyone up for it??
  10. binrat

    Youtubers Hamfest

    Anyone watching any of the videos?? Linky: https://youtubershamfest.com/the-youtubers-hamfest-2021/ There are a few I have flagged to watch. Bin.
  11. binrat

    FS - Rigexpert AA-230 stick

    Bought it, played with it, now collecting dust. $210 usd shipped N.A..
  12. binrat

    Yaesu FT3DR

    Selling my FT3DR to fund something else (Garmin In Reach). I got it in March 2020, been used just a handful of times, not abused. Comes with all the normal stuff and a drop in charger. sma to bnc adapter. I got this for doing APRS for spotting for SOTA, but lacking digipeaters in the mountains...
  13. binrat

    Learning CW, what method?

    Learning CW, what method worked for you?? I've been trying to learn for over a year and just can't get it, stuck at 8 characters. It would make easier for me doing CW while activating SOTA summits.
  14. binrat

    Coronavirus Contest Rules

    As per normal, any errors or clarification please post up. Only contacts with other WDX members count in the contest. The roster may be found as a sticky thread located http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/wdx-roster-11-30-2014.28909/ Channels: 20-29 AM, 30-39 LSB Even days are to be AM contacts...
  15. binrat

    Coronavirus Contest

    Thoughts on a contest since many are encouraged to stay home??
  16. binrat

    Suggestions please - VHF / UHF SWR / Power meters

    My old Heathkit SWR / power meter is acting wonkie so I guess its time to start looking for a meter. Primary use is checking power on HTs etc. Lets here some suggestions please.
  17. binrat

    Kenwood TH D-74a with goodies

    Up for sale is a gently used D-74a with speaker mic, charger, cigarette lighter power cord. Everything works great, just can't see me trashing it in my pack up on the mountains. $380 USD shipped NA.
  18. binrat

    FT3DR or D74 for APRS

    OK folks, I'm primarily portable (SOTA) and I am looking at a HT capable to send APRS messages to Spot myself. So does anyone here have experience with both radios?? My criteria is easy of operation when sitting on a summit and sending an APRS message.
  19. binrat

    Icom IC V-86 2 Metre HT

    First, let me explain intended use. Portable SOTA in Canadian Rockies, summer and winter. Build, fit and finish: It fits well in the hand, it's really solid and small(ish). So far takes the abuse of being tossed around while strapped to the outside of a pack. It has suffered a few small drops...
  20. binrat

    Old Goat's Christmas Contest.

    Rules will be up within the week but expect for contacts with the OG will be valued 25 points. Weekend of Dec 21-22 , 2019 Binrat