Due to a timing problem, the publication World Radio has printed last year's rules for the NC QSO Party. The contest rules have been updated since, including sponsor, time, points and bonuses. To get
I would very much like to contribute to such an effort with a chapter for emerging M/S operations. My experience here has been the M/S is a solid entry point into contesting as well as station updati
As an occasional sprinter, I'd like to hear from the guys who always win this thing- What are their thoughts? Their interpretation? Is this something they do? 73, Henry, N4VHK W4WS Contest Crew Winst
I agree with Jimmy- I think the category was created for the typical ham station. I think SO2R in this category just slams the door on another entry opportunity into contesting. Geez, guys, do we hav
Wally, Thanks for your post. This is a topic which, from time to time, has been tossed about then promptly disposed of. I think it is a good ideaMany groups would like to participate in the bigger co
After receiving numerous requests, I've posted a write up of my ARRL DX SSB W4WS low power operation on 3830, (http://www.contesting.com/_3830/200004/msg00081.html) I hope it is as useful to others a
Just a short note to let everyone know that I bought 3 of these filters last year for our Multi/Single operations. Keep in mind, our antennas are only 50' apart (its a city lot!) and they have worked
We've had a nice re-birth of the NC QSO Party, with many mobile operators running through our 100 counties. The Alamance ARC introduced the mix/match awards system, which offers PLAQUES for 10 differ
I can attest to the quality of these filters. I picked several up from Tim last year in Dayton, and they have proven themselves worthy in our M/S and M/M efforts this past year. Quality through and t
We will be operating Field Day from high atop the Blue Ridge Mountians in Fancy Gap, Va. If anyone is interested in operating with us, you can call 336-721-0540 x153 or email is fine. We could use so
I still think the letter of the law is clear. If you operate SSB in a CW test, you have operated outside the category of your contest entry, and the spirit as well as the written rule is broken. With
I have to disagree, HansThe rule states that you cannot operate outside your category for the contest. If your category is CW, that means CW. Operating SSB during a CW contest is operating outside yo
In the 10 meter test this weekend, does a mode change constitute a "band change" for Multi/Single operations? IOW, is the 10 minute rule in effect, even though you're not "switching bands?" 73, Henry
Fast response- thanks, Dan! See you all on the bands! Henry Henry: There is no band change involved, so there is no 6 band change/ten minute rule in effect. Thanks and 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Contest
Agreed Tom and Mike, except many ops, especially in our contesting group are a bit uncomfortable with 30-50WPM code speeds, and cutting out a SSB test just wipes out a lot of players. Lets not take
Anyone have info on the NCJ Server? Its been down the last 2 days...Is this just an expired link or high traffic? Henry Heidtmann, N4VHK W4NC Contesting Trustee, W4WS Audio/Video Specialist Summit Sc
On a recent flight into Trenton-Mercer County Airport in New Jersey I noticed a real nice antenna farm just on the outskirts of the airport property. I drove up to investigate, only to find the shack
After scanning through my February CQ-Contest, I noticed on the cover that the date is incorrect for the NC QSO Party. The correct date is February 28-March 1, 1200z-2359z each day. For more info, he