Wow. So if I'm working phone and I say (over the air) to no one in particular "if you work someone from NNY, send 'em on over here" that puts me in the multi category? If that's true (1) I am guilty
Well Ken (and sorry I can't place you without a call sign) I trust you've been reading the other responses to my question. And, frankly, I can do without the snarky tone of your response. There are m
My two-cents' worth: I like the formats that include time for sleep. Twenty-four out of 30 is my favorite, but 36 out of 48 is reasonable for a DX test. Healthiest is probably operating as part of a
The 46th annual California QSO Party starts at 1600 UTC on October 6, 2012 We will strive to have all 58 California counties on the air. There are great awards, including specially labeled bottles of
The 46th annual California QSO Party starts at 1600 UTC on October 6, 2012 Operators are in place to put all 58 California counties on the air. There are great awards, including specially labeled bot
You can still get your CQP log in on time. Deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2012. New log submission form: http://www.cqp.org/logsubmit-form.html Email or Snail Mail: http://www.cqp.org/logsubmit-e
The California QSP Party (CQP) is extending the deadline for log submission. The new deadline is November 10. This extension is a response to the problems created by Hurricane Sandy. Electronic logs
That's a tautology--not a reason. 73, Alan/K6SRZ Because it's simply not going to happen. If you want an SS-like contest where you can work stations on every band, then the NAQP is for you. 73, Steve
Get ready for the 47th Running Of The California QSO Party! Save the date and time October 5-6, 2013 1600 UTC Oct 5 to 2200 UTC Oct 6 Lots of plaques and certificates to be awarded. The top 20 finish
Good work. W6PZ will be on from Sonoma: both modes, full time (I even put up a dipole for 75 M phone!), 73, Alan/K6SRZ (trustee W6PZ) All 58 California Counties will be on the air during the Californ
The Northern California Contest Club will be having a CW Sweepstakes practice session this Friday evening from 7:30 to 8:00 pm Pacific Time (0230-0300 UTC Saturday). Frequencies to be used: 160 M fro
Also known as "God's Radio to Heaven" to us guitar pickers... 73, Alan/K6SRZ Most important one: "Turn Your Radio On" Roy Acuff 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest
The cut number plague has apparently swept Japan as witnessed during the recent ARRL 10 Meter contest. Zero is no rarely "t" but now "O" as in (--). My favorite exchange this weekend was someone send
...and, of course, TNT is 90. I mispoke earlier. 73, Alan/K6SRZ What is it with Europeans and cut numbers? During a semi-fast run I had going, there was a EU guy (I forget his call, but suffice to sa
I got the same call. It seemed fishy... 73, Alan/K6SRZ -- Original Message -- From: "Radio K0HB" <kzerohb@gmail.com> To: "Barry" <w2up@comcast.net> Cc: cq-contest@contesting.com Sent: Tuesday, Decemb
...advanced and extra class ops are permitted to use phone above *7125* Many USA stations call me below 7150. They call constantly until I tell them they are out of the band and then they usually sto
Of course not. There are few competitive events where the "civilians" mix right in with the "professionals". Imagine an auto race where your typical Ma and Pa Sunday drivers were out there with the
Agree. The incident in question here is 4W/K1YC (9V1YC) on, if I recall correctly, 15 M. 9V1YC is a great op. He chose a spot way up the band and a very narrow (1 KHz) split. He still had the problem