I have just been informed that K2DRH worked CA last night in the Perseids for 11 people previously known about and published in radio magazines ... That also makes 3 of 14 completing on digital, KM0T
Since I posted to the list a few days ago, I have received info on 10 more people who are close, as well as new state totals from some that are already on the list. The summary file is at: http://www
Thanks Tad for the comment on they QST article. As to the strong uptick in June, I think it is related to both the HF + 6 rigs and the club competition since 2003. I wrote a prior article comparing
The VHF Distance Scoring Working Group has been considering many distance scoring options over the last several months. This effort has been a grass-roots, independent activity outside of the usual c
Terry: Thanks for your comments, and good question. There was a lot of discussion on the pros and cons of band weighting in dx events (and many other controversial areas, too!). The general idea is
I have updated the lists for 2 meter, 48 states terrestrial activity. While the focus is on the Midwest area where achieving 48 states terrestrial is possible, I also have lists for the NE, SE, and W
Several people have provided new info. The lists have new updates on: W6AOL WD8ISK K8SIX NL7CO K1WHS KA2ILM K5VH K2YAZ N1RZF K6ZE corrections The updated info is at: http://www.w9smc.com/SMC%20VHF/2%
To reinforce K9JK's recent post on the Spring Sprints, the upcoming events provide a great opportunity to see if distance scoring is workable in the US. Please everyone get on for one or more of the
I have completed a working paper on trends in all US VHF contests, including those sponsored by ARRL, CQ, and various regional societies. The paper can be found at: http://w9smc.com/SMC%20VHF/The%2
Thanks to the great assistance from Nick, NA3M and all the folks on the N1MM reflector, the N1MM logging program has been updated to include distance scoring in the Spring Sprints. The latest versio
I have updated the summary file on those stations who have worked, or have come close to working, all 48 contiguous states on 2 meters terrestrial.The summary file is located at the SMC VHF web page:
I am testing out various scoring rules and schedules for distance scoring purposes, and am in need of logs for this year's September VHF QSO Party. Last time we asked for logs in the 2009 June VHF QS
I have now received several log extracts on the 6 meter Es openings in this year's January VHF Sweepstakes. Tnx for all the logs. I also have received two logs on the AU in the north as well as tw