Here's a solution to e-x-p-e-d-i-t-e the issuance of certificates from contest sponsors, in consideration of the following: 1. Most contest ops have a computer and Internet connection. 2. Most logs a
A more "stupid idea'" was that I had planned to operate the August NAQP from Alaska. Fortunately, I cancelled my plane reservations on Monday (was supposed to leave for KL7 on Tuesday). Your post con
It just came out of the blue today...the solution for a ZERO error rate for all contest log submitters, and it's very simple. If each contest exchange required both parties in the QSO to re-send what
(Subject Re-Threaded for brevity) Jim, N3BB, had written: I just remembered that Jim and I talked about this during an eyeball QSO next door to HRO in Sunnyvale (CA) a month or two back, and for most
Thank you for your supportive comments, Alex, especially as one who does 48 hours in many contests and wins #1 positions! It is obvious that you understand how such a less-hour duration category (for
What I am advocating, along with others, is that "former" greyhounds (now on 3 legs), be allowed to still run competitively with the other 3-legged "greyhounds", but in a "3-legged Greyhound Category
Fun!" What a GREAT idea, Scott Go-For-It, OM !!! I find it most interesting that the "art" of CONTESTING *could* actually be carried on without radios, just as other aspects of amateur radio *can* pr
really missing... for FREE! BEWARE!!! From personal experience circa 7/16/05, the N1MM Installation Procedures are whacked-out vs. reality on an XP machine, and results in unnecessary CONFUSION to th
You have nicely clarified the precise benefits to all participants that AL, 4L5A/D4B and I mentioned. Thank You. Mr. Wardster, N0AX, commented: Methinks the contest sponsors and admins need to FULLY
Congrats, OM. BTW, your "next contest" (opportunity) is sooner than you think...it's this Thursday Night...the NCCC NS :-) See N6ZFO's post with the details. Or, click here: http://www.nccc.cc/pdf/ns
The problem is NOT with my new computer. FYI, I just got this direct from yet another contester: Pete, N4ZR, commented: IMHO, most folks simply do not report problems, abandon the attempted install a
Gosh, the only ops I heard & worked signing W1AW/5 on several bands were QRQ sharp guys and was curious who *they* were! FYI & 73... Rick, K6VVA _______________________________________________ CQ-Con
Jim, N3BB had written: Little did Jim know at the time both QSOs were being taped (Video & Audio) as a part of the NCCC SO2R Clinic v1.0 :-) I was the "Videographer", et.al. for the event, but won't
Bill, K4XS responded to Bob, KE5CTY's question with some sage advice: experience Great advice from Bill, as well as the various suggestions from Ward/N0AX & Mal/W7MAL. Also see #4 below :-) I'll add:
"Dipole Derby" ... cool idea, except the "Cliff-dweller" up 7,000 on the side of a mountain with equal skills most likely do a LOT better (some directions) than the guy down in the flatlands (or in a
Perhaps a good reality check on the "equipment" part here can be found via the pix at: http://www.qsl.net/d44tt/ (D4B) http://www.arraysolutions.com/Users/cn2r.htm http://ru1a.ru/eng/ (check out the
(Subject Re-Threaded for brevity) Jim, N3BB, had written: I just remembered that Jim and I talked about this during an eyeball QSO next door to HRO in Sunnyvale (CA) a month or two back, and for most
Thank you for your supportive comments, Alex, especially as one who does 48 hours in many contests and wins #1 positions! It is obvious that you understand how such a less-hour duration category (for
What I am advocating, along with others, is that "former" greyhounds (now on 3 legs), be allowed to still run competitively with the other 3-legged "greyhounds", but in a "3-legged Greyhound Category
Fun!" What a GREAT idea, Scott Go-For-It, OM !!! I find it most interesting that the "art" of CONTESTING *could* actually be carried on without radios, just as other aspects of amateur radio *can* pr