I haven't seen a web site published for the UBN (or is it more proper to say LCR?...) reports for the past contest. I want to make sure I didn't bust any of those funny looking accent marks in the ex
I've been trying to remember where and why the whole packet/internet spotting started during contests. I seem to recall that it originated with the large contest clubs that had big MM stations. The b
Yuri - I also dislike the DX Cluster in general, and its effects on contesting, in particular. However, I disagree with your conclusion that we should allow use of packet spots for all categories in
I don't know if it's the best, but I bought a 4-port, model PL-4COM connectors and one SUB connector; no dongles. It works FB with all my computers running XP Pro. Power comes directly from the USB p
Good point, David. I should add that I am using the serial ports from the USB to serial adapter for rig control, rotator control, and digital modes. I use the parallel port on the computer for CW key
I seem to remember looking at some software (I think that it was web-based) that plotted the QTH's for contest logs on a world or U.S. state (ARRL section?) map. Does anyone have a better recollectio
One of the reasons I like the SS exchange with the callsign embedded in with the other information is that when S&P'ing it gives me the change to do a dupe check without waiting for the exchange to e
... snip ... Speaking of dumb errors, as Tree knows, in my Fall CW Sprint log I had the following QSO: QSO: 07045 CW 2008-09-07 0135 W4AU 50 JOHN VA N6TR 1163 TREE OR I knew that he was GOOD, but tha
I seem to remember that a few (or many, >10 years since time seems to fly by so fast) years ago that some of the better contesters got together and operated unannounced in the CW sprint using not onl
I vote yes. Of course, this procedure is SOP in the Sprint contests and really does give you confidence that the other guy is actually working you and not someone inside your skip zone. Good idea. 73
I remember a talk given by Tree at Dayton a few (many?) years ago. He started off with a language pronunciation lesson stressing the fact that there are no "L" sounds in Cabrillo. He then proceeded t
Yes, but another obvious point is that you never see all these types of vessels competing in the same event, which would be a handicapper's nightmare :-) ... 73 - John, W4AU _________________________
One good idea for mobile ops might be to adopt the CQ used by W4AN, which went something like this, as I recall: CQ FQP W4AN/M W4AN/cty It left no doubt to anyone that they were mobile and also what
Wait a minute. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for 10 years is more like 20,000 hours... 73 - John, W4AU _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com
Hi Bob - Sorry for using the reflector bandwidth, but direct email to K0RC bounced. Bob, do you have a more recent version than 1.0.5 of your SS log analyzer? Also have some other questions. tnx es 7
Carol - Tom has it right. I have a EDZ for 40 that is ~190' long, horizontal, and is fed with 17' of 450 ladder line. I get very close to 50 Ohms, 0j at the feed point where I have a 1:1 balun. No tu
On aspect of a call, either short or long, that hasn't been mentioned and that I have found to be helpful is its "rhythm". Certain letter combinations just seem to flow together in CW better than oth