I don't there is any doubt about where part 97 FCC stands. You can't be compensated for "operating" a radio. Operating for no compensation but having your result possibly resulting in a cash prize is
With the upcoming ARRL SSB contest, why not see if you can actually beat us this year by voluntarily abiding by the US Phone Sub bands. Its really kind of silly to think you have won something (other
Kelly, I agree with you that, like VEs out your way are not challenging the East Coast of NA regardless of sub band advantage in this contest. However, there are many more stations than VY2ZM and VY2
Jorge, I would agree with you if the only certificate you could earn is a PY/LU/CX certificate and there was no way to win CX with other competitors. In ARRL DX, there is only a W/VE certificate. The
Kelly, I accept it, for the reasons you stated. Sure feels like a hollow win to me though. Maybe people will think about as they sit on 7120 to open the contest. 73 Ed N1UR HI Ed, So can I put you in
Gerry, An easy way to prove your hypothesis. Voluntarily stay below the clear air line and see if the results work. The Single Op Assisted means nothing honestly, since there isnt any VE competition
Ed VE4EAR, has nicely made my case as to why its unfairly advantageous to be able to operate below the US subbands. To be clear, the current open letter is not attempting to change the rules. Its to
Hi Tom. Thanks for your comments. Actually, as soon as I saw that the WAE and Russian DX contests were must wins to be qualify for WRTC this time, I didnt even bother. I can never get those contests
Ken, Thanks for your comments. And certainly sorry to hear about your hearing loss. I think we all fear that could start happening to any of us some day. I agree with you on location, location, locat
Funny story? Actually sad story, but funny. I hear a station from down south running a pileup - from the second radio. I have a pretty good run going so I wait. I listen to probably 15 stations worke
I appreciate all the comments on my open letter. Time to move on to other subjects I think. To all who doubt the advantage described, please take the time next weekend to listen for 10 mins of the de
Arguing the "West Coast" is not NM is no different than calling W1 just W1. W1 and W2 are equally as capable in the DX contests to win, it depends on where you are in W1 or W2. And the area is not ho
Frank. Thanks for the knowledge base and I agree with your statements. The key for my area, similar to what K3LR experienced last weekend, is the further north reflection point and the MUF and absorp
Frank, I have never focused on the reflection points. But obviously, that is where the interaction is most critical. I notice that my path to EU is virtually the same as K3LR, just somewhat shorter.
Folks, there already is competition among all S & Pers. You just have to set your goal appropriate to how you are competing. Top 20 in your category or top 5 in your state in your category or whateve
Its ironic, that because of the digital characteristics of the CW transmission, its been sucked into the processed and distributed world of the internet and changed the face of contesting. Skimmer an
I would like to offer some advice to the group of people struggling with this issue. I have contested using wires low power and am now up to the stacked yagi high power class. I wrote an article for
Mats, I accept your EU perspective. I have other low power friends here in the states that make my 2002 advice work still. So it sounds like a different issue on the EU side. Which I will just accept
Bob, You were probably motivated to write this (just as I was about to but you beat me to it) after having another amazing WPX weekend. In my case, 3800 Qs and only 25% of them from the US. This desp
Guys. Discussing which category the activity belongs to has no bearing on it being allowed or representing the younger generation. I think that most people are thinking the gaming generation is going