I know we have overlay categories for all sorts of things and that's great. But, I'd like to suggest just one more. For those of us who have been in the game for a very long time, it's hard to compet
At 82, I feel myself slowing down, but I don't want a handicap or a special class! K2VCO, N6AA, K4BAI W6OAT, and I are all of the same vintage, worked each other in SS and CD parties when were in hig
Good Evening Pete Well I have 50 plus years in the game so I sure know about what your bringing up. Heck Pete there are probably more seniors than those under age 60. I
You left out a call... W1 Boy Girl Dog 73, Steve, N2IC great. KN2UTV. I _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/m
What new category are you suggesting? Strictly age? Years in ham radio? If age, what constitutes being a real senior? Randy k5zd _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing lis
Yeah, that was SS. Then, when I moved the station to my home in NY, W1BGD/2. Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net From: Steve London <n2icarrl@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2023 8:28 PM To: w
I'm 82, been contesting since the 1954 SS, and really don't much care about a oldster overlay. I get my kicks from the process of making lots of Qs for however long I can, and contributing them to m
Most of the best and well known contesters in the US are probably in their 70s and 80s now. Just about everybody would qualify for the overlay 73; Mike W7VO Sent from my iPhone, utilizing a very tiny
Well, at 81, I'm a senior. I suppose we could say age 75 for the senior category. Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net What new category are you suggesting? Strictly age? Years in ham radio? If age,
I'm skeptical about that, Mike - my peak time spent in a contest was CQWW back on the early 2000s, at about 37 hours. I have trouble doing half that now - not the way to win, even if I had a station
Pete. Totally agree we should recognize real seniors. With a penalty, say one percent deduction in score, per year over age 70. That way the rest of us will have a chance to compete against you guys
Aw, we have enough penalties as it is. Needing a nap in the middle of the day, fumble fingers when typing. You name it... Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net Pete. Totally agree we should recognize
I am 80 and am not in the class of the big guns even though I have a full legal limit station. I don't feel the need for an overlay to point to my age as my excuse for not scoring higher. Instead, I
How many astute readers noticed "Overlay" was spelled incorrectly in the subject line? Anyways, to continue with the silliness, I think only one more overlay category need be created. For those of yo
Author: JOHN GEIGER via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:45:10 -0600
The ARRL contests now have an overlay for just wires. In addition, the ARRL Digital Contest has an overlay as well for "enclosed antennas", if you are having to use only indoor antennas. 73 John AF
At the suggestion of a group of contesters, the ARRL Contest Advisory Council proposed, and ARRL adopted, Rules for a limited antenna category for ARRL contests. This change was adopted this year. Tr
REALLY gotta pee in the middle of a nice run! 73... Randy, W8FN Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com
The ARRL "Limited Antennas Overlay" comes pretty close to matching your overlay request. I do not believe there is a stipulation as to how many single element antennas you can have and if they can be
John, Thank you for bringing me up to date. That overlay definition works for me. Stan, K4SBZ "Real radio bounces off the sky." _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list
Author: JOHN GEIGER via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:47:55 -0600
One thing I have wondered about in the limited antennas category/definition: Does a single element wire allow for use of a Rhombic antenna? Isn't there a way to make a Rhomic where it is just one c