My initial reaction to this debate was, "lets do what we can to level the field". However after reading some of the excellent points on here, I am beginning to agree that a level field is a dream and
Every contest has its challenges and to keep things interesting, they should all be a little different. Different exchanges, different lengths etc. As for the poor folks on the east coast, I have no
I would echo the comments on the Linemaster Clipper products. Specifically the double wide model 642-S model. Nice and wide so you can be sure you will hit the switch. Heavy so it wont slide around.
I am just getting ready to leave on my first mini Dxpedition and started to wonder, and worry, how many problems will I face traveling with all sorts of radio equipment and electronics? For those tha
Thanks for all the replies! Wer are heading to Timor Leste (4W) from Oct 19 to 27 and including CQWW. So far the Government has been very accommodating with license requests. The down side is there h
There have been a lot of posts concerning these changes and it looks like I am in the minority, but I like the changes. First, the ultimate goal remains unchanged. Operate in the designated contests
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time contester and DX'er, Ed Henderson, VE4YU. Most will recognize Ed as the VE4 multiplier in many contests. Ed was the past treasurer a
It seems several times a year there is a discussion on this forum about leveling the playing field. Based on past years scores for ARRL DX, the field seems pretty level already, as long as you happen
I lost an 80m multiplier from a Jamaican station. He was running and I was S&P. I went back and listened to my audio recordings and without a doubt he responded to my call, sent me his exchange. Howe
I am a relative newbie to sweepstakes, but gosh....shouldn't we all agree to make whatever changes are possible to help the unfortunate souls that live on the east coast. After all this is a contest
Greetings all. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the big event this year. I have a King bed room at the CP available. If interested contact me off list at ve4ear@rac dot ca for more details.
The Organizing Committee for the Canadian Prairies QSO Party is pleased to announce the first ever event highlighting amateur radio activities in the three Canadian Prairie Provinces: Alberta (VE6),