No spectrum is reserved for any group. In my opinion 14101 is too close Tongue in cheek. So, is the beacon frequency supposed to be reserved? 73, Hank, W6SX Mammoth Lakes, California Elevation 8083 f
RTTY is no different than the other modes, though some operators like to Longer contest exchanges on RTTY are not "training wheels." Longer contest exchanges are bad practice on any mode. On RTTY, we
Gentlemen, For crying out loud, let's please suspend this thread. It is unseemly at best. Criticize in private, praise in public. I would follow this advice myself, except there have been so many pos
Below is a repeat of announcement for the NCCC RTTY Sprint. This three-week trial event starts tonight. Once change to the original announcement. Report scores at http://www.hornucopia.com/3830score/
A few comments following the W6SX message about our "trial run" NCCC RTTY Sprint: == -- Upon joining NCCC in 2001, I promoted a ladder-style competition, the first of it's kind for ham radio contesti
We're off to a good start for the NCCC RTTY Sprint. 73, Hank, W6SX 2012 NCCC RY-Sprint - Mar 23 - All 3830 Claimed Scores 23Mar2012 NOTE: This list is NOT a list of submitted logs received by the con
Title:Getting Started In Digital Contesting Time:3 PM EDT (19:00 UTC) Registration(free): https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/982837010 (Registrationlink also posted on www.pvrc.org under the Upcom
2012 NCCC RY-Sprint - Mar 30 - All 3830 Claimed Scores 30Mar2012 NOTE: This list is NOT a list of submitted logs received by the contest sponsor. It is based solely on the claimed scores posted to th
If you use what I call 'true FSK', i.e. a varicap diode changing the Indeed. My first RTTY was in 1959 with a polar-relay keyed diode changing my Viking Ranger VFO frequency. It worked, but I had lot
FSK is the best mode for technological novices. Not necessarily. FSK often requires an FSK keyer and PTT control. AFSK requires only one extra audio cable. Not too demanding. You're already routing a
For crying out loud. What is all this? Mine is smaller than yours? Take a deep breath. Get on the air. Work a few. The first rule of contesting is to have fun (no matter what your station and locatio
Announcing the third session of the NCCC RTTY Sprint. _______________________________________________ RTTY mailing list RTTY@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rtty
The same number of qso's as the previous week but one additional mult. 40m You didn't complain, but don't worry about same number of QSOs. NCCC Sprints, partly because they are so short, are very dep
Lots of good answers by some of the best in the business. Here are some resources that will help you maximize your fun: CW Sprinting--Beginners Guide http://www.contesting.com/articles/198 N6TR Sprin
A tip for hams just getting started with sprinting. Sprint rules say if you call CQ, you are allowed to work only one station and then you must move at least 1 kHz. This rule is the beauty of sprinti
After my tip last night, I got a few queries about the NS QSY rule. The NS QSY rule is different from the NA Sprint QSY rule. Here is rule for the NS (NCCC Sprint). 1kHz QSY rule for both calling and