The way I understand it, Texas has the right to divide into 5 separate states if it wants to. I think that it would be great if a line were drawn south of San Antonio and we could call it the Commonw
Frankly I am really tired of this topic. The idea that cheaters are hiding behind every tree is not something that I want to talk about. This seems to be the favorite topic of a very small highly sel
I agree with Pete. I think that you could allow us to print out the certificates on line and it would be just fine. Send out the plaques. Bill W5VX I'm not sure I agree with Randy on this. If I could
I understand your thought in making this suggestion BUT... One of my main objectives in using LOTW is to reduce the number of paper QSLs that I get. I get lots of guys that want a card for every QSO
To upload logs to LOTW the QSOs need to be verified. Foreign stations need to submit verification of their license before they can get their log accepted. I have no problem with the concept but it wo
My brother called a little while ago and said that he was having to construct a diode tree and the schematic called for 4 - 6 amp diodes 1R60s4 or equivalent. He was asking me where to get them. I ch
After all the negative comments about LOTW (I didn't say anything but I was irritated too), I think it is only fair to comment that the staff has the system running pretty well as of today. At one ti
I was setting up my calendar for next this year and I believe that this is one of those years that the CQWWDX CW Contest is on the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving. (The last FULL weekend in November is t
I usually agree with Ward on most things but I don't think that online logging is a good thing. I work contests because I like to work contests. I like working lots of countries, I like seeing how fa
Thanks Randy, As usual I am more exotic to some than others. The usual contingent of stations that worked us as WH4X instead of W5VX...they even got my zone as 31 too! :-) Bill W5VX The final log che
I guess that since I have gotten old things like this just don't bother me anymore. I operate contests (not sure if field day is even one) for fun and so do my friends. I am not likely to "compete fo
I have spent about 45 years working with Jr. Hi and High school kids. Part of that time, I taught Physics at three different high schools. You'd think that I would have a pretty good insight about wh
This is an interesting thread. I have long noticed that different conditions/ running vs S&P etc require me to vary the speed that I send. When CQing I notice that if I stop getting replies, I start
I have been thinking that we have made a mistake in not allowing contesting on the WARC bands. These bands are real nice but there doesn't seem to be much activity. If we were to have a WARC band con
This is very interesting Charles. I have spent some time trying to maximize my efficiency in QSLing and you seem to have done a great job. I have received cards from you and I really appreciate getti
Charles, I agree with your post almost completely. The number of "bad apples" are few. However we were talking about the bad apples. My return rate on QSLs is very high and I sincerely appreciate all
I don't operate phone contests but my way of responding that I get the exchange is "TU W5VX". If someone repeats something back to me - that signals me that something has not been copied right. Bill
I had a phone call a few minutes ago and the fellow asked if I was operating the TQP contest. I said I had been on earlier this morning but had stopped for lunch. He said that someone was using my ca
Dave, The reason that it never gains traction is that the ones who like change talk about it after every CQWW contest and the ones that don't see any need to continually discuss the issue since the c
If you are looking for an easy interface And low price, try and find a TS850. This is an excellent radio and simple to use...if you can find a good one. We used several at 6D2X for years and they are