I'm in the process of buying a new computer and looking for suggestions
for a mult I/O card, with 3 LPT ports and 4 Comm ports. Ignoring the
question of interrupts, any suggestions?
73, alan N2ALE/6
>From H. Ward Silver" <hwardsil@seattleu.edu Fri Apr 22 20:37:20 1994
From: H. Ward Silver" <hwardsil@seattleu.edu (H. Ward Silver)
Subject: handicapping
Message-ID: <Pine.3.07.9404221217.B21023-8100000@bach>
Handicapping seems to work ONLY if ALL participants compete on the SAME
grounds with the SAME (or very similar) equipment. This is about the
exact opposite of contesting in ham radio. :-)
73, Ward N0AX
>From mbarts@vt.edu (Michael Barts) Fri Apr 22 11:47:10 1994
From: mbarts@vt.edu (Michael Barts) (Michael Barts)
Subject: handicapping
>The subject of handicapping has been beat around for years. There are
>pros and cons to the idea.
>
>
>Every golfer I know is different but they are all able to compete for the
>prize because of the handicap.
>I have to believe participation would increase with such a system.
>
>I am interested in hearing your ideas.
>
>-Paul
>N6MA
>
>--
>
Paul, handicapping works in golf because all the golfers are playing on the
same course (give or take weather conditions over time). I don't think
you'll get many contesters in the Mid-West and West to agree that they're
playing the same "course" as those in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. I'll
let those from the Black Hole expand on this one.
Mike
KB4NT
Michael Barts mbarts@vt.edu
Research Engineer
Litton Systems Poly-Scientific
Blacksburg, VA 24060
>From Robert A. Wilson" <n6tv@VNET.IBM.COM Sat Apr 23 00:19:16 1994
From: Robert A. Wilson" <n6tv@VNET.IBM.COM (Robert A. Wilson)
Subject: New toys at Dayton?
The reflector is getting so quiet -- it must be that everyone is already
at Dayton.
I'm missing out this year. Would love to hear about any new products
announced at the convention that would be popular with contesters.
Last year I thought the new Heil boom mic. was the hit of the show.
So, all you lucky people who went to Dayton, how 'bout a little report
on your favorite new CONTEST-RELATED product? LED callsign badges
that glow in the dark don't count.
73,
Bob, N6TV
>From Beryl D. Simonson" <KE3GA@delphi.com Sat Apr 23 01:17:33 1994
From: Beryl D. Simonson" <KE3GA@delphi.com (Beryl D. Simonson)
Subject: handicapping
Message-ID: <01HBHL8ZVJOY9S6I67@delphi.com>
Paul (N6MA) writes--
> The subject of handicapping has been beat around for years. There are
> pros and cons to the idea.
>
>
> Every golfer I know is different but they are all able to compete for the
> prize because of the handicap.
> I have to believe participation would increase with such a system.
>
> I am interested in hearing your ideas.
>
Handicaps in golf are only used in friendly games--not in serious
competition. Can you imagine a "30" winning the US Open anymore than you
can imagine a guy with a multiband vertical in the black hole region of the
US winning CQWW. There is no reason to level the playing field, other than
to give the guys(or gals...don't mean to be sexist) who don't have equal
skills, stations or locations and ability to win.
I happen to be one of those with a multiband vertical (working on zoning for
the tower) and still have fun with no chance of winning...and wouldn't want
to be handicapped into a win. Let's not turn ham radio contesting into a
sport where everybody can be equal regardless to committment to skills,
station and location.
73,
Beryl (KE3GA)
===========================================================================
Beryl D. Simonson Internet KE3GA@DELPHI.COM
Wynnewood, PA 19096 PacketCluster KE3GA@WB2YOF
Frankford Radio Club
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>From GOOSE WD8LLD <GOOSTER@delphi.com> Sat Apr 23 02:43:41 1994
From: GOOSE WD8LLD <GOOSTER@delphi.com> (GOOSE WD8LLD)
Subject: TIC ROTATORS
Message-ID: <01HBHO763FI09S6XQM@delphi.com>
HAS ANYONE TRIED ONE OF THE "TIC-GENERAL" RING ROTATORS YET?
I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING BUYING ONE AT DAYTON AND AM CURIOUS
ABOUT THEIR PERFORMANCE.
REPLIES TO MY ADDRESS "GOOSTER@DELPHI.COM"
73................DE GOOSE, WD8LLD
>From James White <0006492564@mcimail.com> Sat Apr 23 01:40:00 1994
From: James White <0006492564@mcimail.com> (James White)
Subject: He QSY'd AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Message-ID: <70940423004007/0006492564PK4EM@mcimail.com>
QSY QSY QSY QSY
de K1ZX
NEW ADDRESS FOR E-MAILING, NOW IN EFFECT....Please mail me at:
K1ZX@MCIMAIL.COM
....where there is no per msg or hourly commitment entailed...I will use
this address for my incoming mail, and another for outgoing - yes, MCI
outgoing is not the cheapest - but for reflectoring, where 90 % or more is
reading, it works for me at a yearly fee of $35.00 - Period
__
....so, send me a lot of e-mail....at: K1ZX@mcimail.com AR
73 Jim, zx
....I do have two computers in the shack with modems, if only I had a second
telephone line-then I could do Single-Multi E-mail....I could be checking
the Contest Reflector on the 386, and the DX Reflector on the Mac...then
quickly check the N6TR with the Mac while reading my incoming CT Reflector
mail with the '386....then do my banking on the Mac while checking for any
new Contest Reflector mail
.........yes, I've lost it, need a few days in Ohio....cul
>From Randy A Thompson <K5ZD@world.std.com> Sat Apr 23 05:15:25 1994
From: Randy A Thompson <K5ZD@world.std.com> (Randy A Thompson)
Subject: "Enchanted Sweepstakes"
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9404230009.A2639-0100000@world.std.com>
This was a great issue of QST! Two contesting articles and the SS results.
I don't know about Chip keeping his ego in check... He kept intimating
that ANYONE could make 1300+ QSOs with puny antennas. Hah! It only
works this way if you operate from the West Indies (and especially the
hill top of NP4A).
Still, if it gets more newcomers into contesting, he can write anything
he wants.
Randy
On Thu, 21 Apr 1994, Bill H Parry wrote:
> The new format for Sweepstakes seems fine and Randy and Billy are to
> be congratulated on following the wishes of the contesters that asked for
> a change. But... I was most impressed by the accompanying article by
> Chip. It was refreshing to read an article by someone who can (a)
> still clearly enjoy contesting because it is FUN (b) do very well without
> a $100,000 station and (c) keep his ego in check long enough to write an
> interesting article. My complements to Chip for his fine score and for
> the excellent article.
>
> Bill W5VX
> bill@tenet.edu
>
>
>
>
>From David R. Siddall" <0006358668@mcimail.com Sat Apr 23 05:19:00 1994
From: David R. Siddall" <0006358668@mcimail.com (David R. Siddall)
Subject: Dayton Stouffers Avail
Message-ID: <32940423041923/0006358668PK1EM@mcimail.com>
Have room at Stouffer's Thu, Fri, & Sat. Roommate can't go, so anyone
wanting to share pls contact me ASAP directly. 73 Dave K3ZJ
0006358668@mci.com
>From mike hansow <mhansow@hebron.connected.com> Sat Apr 23 07:53:07 1994
From: mike hansow <mhansow@hebron.connected.com> (mike hansow)
Subject: CQ Michigan...
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9404222308.A27100-0100000@hebron.connected.com>
I am looking for a contester/Dxer located near Standish, Michigan. A
local ham buddy of mine is relocating his family to Standish in a couple
of months and is wondering if there is any activity in the area. Is there
any Dx repeaters or packet cluster networks? Are there any Dx clubs or
hard core contesters near by? Please reply E-mail to me if you can help
with any info.
Thanks, Mike Hansow KA7CSE <mhansow@hebron.connected.com>
>From H. L. Serra" <hlserra@teetot.acusd.edu Sat Apr 23 12:24:13 1994
From: H. L. Serra" <hlserra@teetot.acusd.edu (H. L. Serra)
Subject: PED411i Anon. FTP sites
Message-ID: <Pine.3.07.9404230413.A5460-7100000@teetot.acusd.edu>
Can someone give me the anon. FTP sites for PED411i? I didn't keep them
when they cme through. TKS. Larry N6AZE
>From Bruce Herrick <bdh@mixcom.mixcom.com> Sat Apr 23 16:31:29 1994
From: Bruce Herrick <bdh@mixcom.mixcom.com> (Bruce Herrick)
Subject: Internet badges
Message-ID: <199404231531.KAA01229@mixcom.mixcom.com>
Thanks to all that ordered the internet email badges. I have 31 orders at
this time. The badge guy says he's not going to start on them until Monday
morning, so if a few stragglers still want badges, I can stuff an additional
list in his mail slot Sunday night. That will be the FINAL deadline.
I have noticed three things since I made the original posting:
1. There are a LOT of netters out there who STILL don't include their
internet address in their messages or their signature lines. It's my
understanding that many of us out here do not receive headers containing
this information (I don't). I can't make you a badge if you don't send me
this information. There's still 3 or 4 people who sent me an order without
the address who haven't responded to my reply requesting this info.
2. Watch your case. I get postings containing the address twice - one with
upper case, one with lower case. There are some who mix cases. I don't
care, but I hate to be the one to make the decision on which to use. Most
use all lower case, but I don't think it matters that much.
3. Many postings have been made re: those who pay by the byte to receive
messages. I don't, but I still wonder why so many people copy my entire
message back to me. I know what I said. It's like a contest where some guy
gives your call six times and then quickly gives his once...
Thanks, and see you at Dayton.
73, Bruce WW1M
--
Bruce D. Herrick bdh@mixcom.com Home: 414.462.1270
Pryon Corporation Office: 414.253.5678
N93 W14575 Whittaker Way Fax: 414.253.2772
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 PacketCluster: WW1M > NB9C
>From peterj@netcom.com (Peter Jennings) Sat Apr 23 18:31:47 1994
From: peterj@netcom.com (Peter Jennings) (Peter Jennings)
Subject: PED411i Anon. FTP sites
Message-ID: <199404231731.KAA23948@mail.netcom.com>
> Can someone give me the anon. FTP sites for PED411i? I didn't keep them
It's now up on the SimTel sites:
ftp oak.oakland.edu:/pub/msdos/hamradio/ped411i.zip
Peter AB6WM
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>From wr6r@netcom.com (albert crespo) Sat Apr 23 19:18:16 1994
From: wr6r@netcom.com (albert crespo) (albert crespo)
Subject: wpx
Message-ID: <199404231818.LAA04771@netcom12.netcom.com>
WH6/WR6R WPX SCORE
QSO PREFIXES
80 203 22
40 613 117
20 744 203
15 1125 3314
10 1011 3016
_______________________
3696 738 = 9,819,828
ALHOA, AL
>From DKMC" <dkmc@chevron.com Sat Apr 23 21:13:15 1994
From: DKMC" <dkmc@chevron.com (DKMC)
Subject: USSR-USA Goodwill Contest
Message-ID: <199404232014.AA14007@portal.chevron.com>
From: McCarty, DK 'David'
To: OPEN ADDRESSING SERVI-OPENADDR
Subject: USSR-USA Goodwill Contest
Priority:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello, Gang:
Spent several hours cleaning up the shack including sorting some old logs.
I ran across a long-lost copy of my log from the USSR-USA Goodwill Contest
held several years ago. All the log has is times in UTC. Can anyone tell
me what the dates were?
73,
Dave
David K. McCarty, K5GN
dkmc@chevron.com
>From Gerard Jendraszkiewicz" <jend@midway.uchicago.edu Sun Apr 24 06:30:34
>1994
From: Gerard Jendraszkiewicz" <jend@midway.uchicago.edu (Gerard Jendraszkiewicz)
Subject: Kep. Elements
Message-ID: <84639.jend@midway.uchicago.edu>
Does anyone know of a FTP site to obtain Keplerian elements for Amateur Sats
? Not too much dx/contests going on so time to check out the birds !
send replies directly to: jend@midway.uchicago.edu
73 Jerry KE9I
>From robert penneys <penneys@freezer.cns.udel.edu> Sun Apr 24 16:15:08 1994
From: robert penneys <penneys@freezer.cns.udel.edu> (robert penneys)
Subject: TR-log help at Dayton
Message-ID: <9404241515.AA10564@freezer.cns.udel.edu>
I have not been able to successfully use N6TR-log and would love a hands-on
session with one of you who could walk me through it.
I will bring it on a disk to Dayton. I will be at the Hampton Inn in
Englewood with the FRC group, and nightime at the contest suite at the
Stouffers, the dinner Saturday, etc. Tnx Bob
Bob Penneys, WN3K Frankford Radio Club Internet: penneys@pecan.cns.udel.edu
Work: Ham Radio Outlet (Delaware) (800) 644-4476; fax (302) 322-8808
Mail at home: 12 East Mill Station Drive Newark, DE 19711 USA
>From Richard Hallman <0006135537@mcimail.com> Sun Apr 24 17:11:00 1994
From: Richard Hallman <0006135537@mcimail.com> (Richard Hallman)
Subject: SS Phone Results....
Message-ID: <42940424161124/0006135537NA4EM@mcimail.com>
Many have been asking me If I had one or two radios set up for SS Phone
1993. I only had ONE radio. For those who said that winning a
contest with one radio is a thing of that past, I say NOT yet. 1993
results show it can still be done for phone.
I am working on a two radio set-up for this years SS, and hope to have it
done soon. This should be a blast!!
73 Rich KI3V KI3V@mcimail.com
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