I have followed this talk of the WPX exchange with some interest, and some folks seem ready to call for the disqualification of one of the front runners. Before everyone gets too excited, please keep
The problem I have with this stance is that the rules for the contest require it. Failure to send one (meaningless or not) means you did not follow the rules (silly or not). Don't expect a lot of sym
Hi David I believe you have come to a workable solution: have a Classic category - no packet, no skimmer - just "A boy and his radio". That said, I do have one concern: the proliferation of categorie
Perhaps we are looking too hard for an answer. Prior to the advent of Skimmer, we were (largely) happy with how we defined SO(U) and SO(A), and we arrived at these two categories over an extended per
Hi Randy I guess the one thing I would add to my renaming of SO(U) to SO (Classic) and SO(A) to SO(Unlimited) posting: Clearly, time is a factor in these discussions, and we probably only have a few
Hi David Lets put it this way: in car racing, they use restricter plates in the engine, carefully measure the cars for exact dimensions, and on and on to ensure a level playing field for all contesta
By bringing up NASCAR, I was not trying to have everyone use the same radios/antennas/compete on a level playing field. That is what the WRTC is for. Rather, I wanted to point out that there is no "s
Hi Jack I purchased the complete works from N3FJP. However, there are several contests he does not support. I now use N1MM - supports pretty much every contest, offers SO2R support, as well as many,
Hi Rick I am mentoring a new contester along, and I have a good idea of what you are looking for. Basically, it boils down to one thing - experience. Each of us had to start from zero, and work up fr
Hi Tim Not sure what information you are looking for. I am using last years plan as a starting point, and with the help of open logs (VERY helpful), I was able to come up with an operating plan for m
Over the past year or so (the time I have been subscribed to this mailing list), I have noticed a few high volume discussions take place. During, and sometimes after, one or two folks will send a mes
Hi Jim The mail is automatically threaded for me based on the subject - makes ignoring certain topics a breeze. Personally, I find when a conversation continues for an extended series of postings, ol
Hi Fabian Since you know there are issues with your call, perhaps you could get a "contest" callsign? Use your other call the rest of the time... My first call was VE3HHS (try THAT in a contest!) Bad
I like that idea - I think I might even qualify :-) However, I suspect this too will end up in the hands of a "minor super station", and over time, there will only be a handful of stations that take
I think part of the problem is some folks use what must be considered SWL type gear on the ham bands. While this may be fine on a day-to-day basis, it certainly does not stand up to congested band (i
By leaving both QSOs in your log, you do not get a penalty. The log checking software will find the first QSO, and not find a match in my log. It will find the second QSO in your log AND my log. It t
Hi Kelly I have a QRO HF2500. Purchased new on eBay, and it is a very nice amp. There are pictures on the QRO web site, and it includes a vacuum realy for QSK operation. I also have an Ameritron AL-1
The only other reason I have seen mentioned is that if you closely look at a log, find someone who is close to your call, you can then trick him into sending you a QSL card, on the assumption he bust
With your proposed change, you are assuming that everyone we work in a contest is an active participant, or at least made some effort to prepare for the contest. Consider the problem of trying to ex
I think you are missing the point, so lets see if I can clarify. Typically in a contest, I will be calling CQ. Maybe I sound "needy" - whatever works I guess, but I manage to get a number of folks to