That's not a choice. Get both! 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Maarten van R Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 10:28 AM To: C
The Texas QSO Party is set to roll this coming weekend, September 23-24, with 10 mobiles and 20 fixed stations currently having announced plans to cover 188 counties with both CW and SSB modes being
I think the actual contesters do not really care what is posted on this reflector. Postings seem to follow popularity, which often is biased by numbers such as dynamic range, that have little to do w
It came to realization during my best hour in Nicaragua as YN2KW in the CQ WPX contest. The minimum signal level of a mix of stations on my run frequency was 10 over S9, with peaks of 40 over at time
This happens to me a lot of times. I figure it is mostly QRN. I have heard suggestions about running the rig off of a UPS, or other battery back-up, and turn off the main breaker in the house AC serv
Reminds me of the old saying: What is the best antenna? The one that you have. 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Taylo
Have not seen a list for this topic. It is likely you will find most rig discussion here, at least as it pertains to contesting. I would like to see a list for mobile radio. I like to run mobile HF (
Of course, if you are calling CQ in a CW or RTTY contest, you are automatically spotted on the reverse beacon network, assuming at least two stations listening get your transmission. It even spots yo
I think it is the same for many contests - tradition. 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Geiger Sent: Wednesday, Novembe
As the coordinator of a contest, I take exception to your negative comments on rules. To me, rules are written as guidelines to contesters. It is a rare occurrence when contesters protest rules, and/
Apples and Oranges. Signal report is subjective. Year licensed is a fact, not subject to judgement. However, you have brought up an important point of contesting. Speed is important to a good score,
I tried the Heil Pro 7 at the Heil table at Hamvention. They are very close when compared to the Quiet Phone, which is essentially a Heil Pro with battery powered noise cancelling circuitry. I still
I have the CQ WPX SSB 2017 Contest Expedition World Winner plaque, for station YN2KW. Our score grew about a million points in the last four hours. What a rush! 73, Keith NM5G/YN2MG I ll be using the
I will be 86. I hope to still be doing contests during DXpeditions. Listen for me in YN2 next year during ARRL International CW. I still like knobs. That is one reason I use the Yaesu FTDX9000D. LOTS
I did not help, but kudos to you and the talented contributors (lexicographers) for producing a work of art. 73, Keith NM5G WRTC contributor If you were at Dayton, you may have helped with this. I cr
This thread has been Bogarted so much, is it time to kill off the remains? Let's hear from folks who actually run/define contests. Thanks. 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest <cq-con
I wonder how many persons have purchased devices which use the "atomic" clock setting feature. Will they complain if their device no longer operates as advertised? Personally, I like to have the abil
I have the MFJ-890 DX Beacon Monitor. https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-890 Accuracy depends on timer sync from the built-in atomic receiver. It attempts to sync each morning a
That's your only problem? I have a similar problem with my low 160 dipole. My wife reports the garage door opening/closing, and the TV turning itself on and off. These problems are eliminated when th
You are not alone. I think use of data modes in contests is for computer users, not traditional contesters. Like RTTY, the new data modes should have their own contests, apart from the regular phone