I rather have the entire number resent over and over and over, until I am confident I have it right. Did you realize that fully-sent numbers have a built-in checksum? (as opposed to cut numbers) If I
"The sum of an operator is his ability to integrate ALL of the tools: technology, experience and operating skill. A contest measures all of that - not simply the operator's ability to copy CW by ear.
Julius, No, the WRTC participants don't have the same stations. They have the same antennas but it is up to them to provide their own transceivers and auxiliary equipment (microphones, keyers, comput
Stan, Randy, et. al., I would support this style of contest. I enjoy the TBDC. I propose NOT using "half points" instead giving 3 points for the 40m contacts and drop the "Signal Report" exchange. As
Vladimir, I wrote a message along these lines a few weeks after this debate started but moved it into my drafts folder. I didn't post it. I went as far as looking at the ARRL and CQ websites to see w
That's another good contesting nuance you brought up Mike. If I am running and I get a "?" after my CQ, I immediately press the F4 key (my call). That is, if no one else is calling me. Why would you
But Mike, pressing the F4 or F1 button will eliminate the problem you stated. Answering with a "?" only compounds the issue and can trigger the "machismo reflex". If it's your frequency, F4 or F1 let
Ladies and Gentlemen... Last fall I received a solicitation to participate in Short Term Memory research to be conducted at the University of Pittsburgh. I responded and learned they were looking for
The idea that you will be able to unplug your speaker or headphones or physically leave your station and run a contest on auto-pilot using the Skimmer technology is false hope. As an operator with 40
Ron is correct. If the contesting community cannot agree what "Assisted" means, it's fruitless to try to fabricate contest rules. (Sorry Randy) This term needs to be defined first, then the rest will
I don't think laziness (flame bait) is the case at all. I will speculate 90% of contesting participants enter for reasons beyond the expectation to win the competition. To the other 10% of the opera
Ted, I choose A. And anyone who thinks otherwise should try this task... Write your own contest rules today (2008) that will still be valid in 2058. Or here, an easier one... define the Universe. :-)
That's an interesting idea Stan. But I see one fly in the ointment... You said "I believe it would attract more people. The multiplier factors could be tweaked in a couple of years to be as fair as p
Come on Paul... you mean you are going to argue that CW is not a digital form of communication? One's and Zero's. Dits and Dahs? Off and On's? Make and break? And just because we train ourselves to i
I have an Excel spreadsheet that contains the IARU stations and designators. I haven't heard much feedback of who will be on the air. Download a copy from http://chudek.aberon.net and go into the MWA
Hello Renner, KØSR tells you about his experience with bamboo and the problems with sealing them with fiberglass. I concur with his conclusion that this will add considerable weight to the spreaders,
The 2008 IARU HF Championship runs this weekend. Trying to work all active Headquarter stations might be a goal for some participants. Here's the rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/iaru.h
Not enough caffeine in the fingers yet... the correct url is http://chudek.aberon.net 73 de Bob - NU1AW/Ø in 2008 IARU 15m SSB The 2008 IARU HF Championship runs this weekend. Trying to work all acti
Revision 1.8 has been posted with updates. The 2008 IARU HF Championship runs this weekend. Trying to work all active Headquarter stations might be a goal for some participants. Here's the rules: htt
I want to thank Ryan Tiff KB9OWD for sponsoring the 1st place plaque for this years 7QP SOLP Mixed mode category. Also thanks to the 7QP team who sponsors and promotes this QSO Party. It's great to g