Hi Scott, I'm not clear if you are using one radio, or two. With a tribander stack I suspect one. Having a second radio will help, though not so much in the sense that the really good guys can run on
The rules don't specify the amount of band changes so you can change bands as much and as often you like. NOT SO!!! 2.3.1. Multioperator, Single Transmitter: Stations are allowed only one transmitted
The couple's contest status would depend on their marital status. If they aren't married, then by definition they're Multi - Single. 73 - Jim K8MR In a message dated 3/4/2011 3:49:35 P.M. Eastern Sta
The results of the 2010 Ohio QSO Party are now available at _www.ohqp.org_ (http://www.ohqp.org) Congratulations to the category winners: Ohio: K8O (K2KW) SO Hi Power K8BL SO Low Power N8Q (N8XX) SO
And also congratulations to our favorite Wyoming guy, KO7X, who won the Single Op - Mountain/Pacific Time Zone plaque! The results of the 2010 Ohio QSO Party are now available at _www.ohqp.org_ (http
If you follow the CQ-Contest Reflector to discuss cut numbers, the pros or cons of packet spotting and skimmers, or the inequities of the CQWWDXC scoring system, feel free to press <delete> now. Last
And grid squares are really fun when you use cut numbers! 73 - Jim K8MR in ENNA (Just kidding!!!) In a message dated 6/14/2011 12:00:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jpescatore@aol.com writes: I realiz
What are the proposed changes? 73 - Jim K8MR In a message dated 6/18/2011 6:07:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, aa3b.bud@gmail.com writes: Dear Dick, I hope this finds you well. The purpose of this ema
I think the dupe rate at K8AZ just went up to about five percent :>) 73 - Jim K8MR (one of the regulars at K8AZ, in Zone 4) In a message dated 6/21/2011 10:20:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, w4pa@yaho
With the wonders of computerized scoring, the WorldWideWeb, and electronic publishing, there is no reason contest scores could not be computed via one or more additional algorithms. Keep the existing
I've long thought that logging programs should include an output that triggers an M&M dispenser for each new multiplier, 100K point barrier, full hour of operating without off times, etc. If rewards
You are closing in on a good idea on how to score DX contests, though I'd prefer to whittle the spread down to about a 3:1 ratio. Unfortunately you are talking about the wrong DX contest. Distance sc
My philosophy is that it is best to copy the call and the information that the guy sends. See you on the air in the CQ VHF Contest, where I'll be sending my call and information many times. 73 - Jim
Yes, FQP and Dayton traded weekends. The reason not to have combined qso parties is that in most cases mobile activity makes these events. CA not so much, but very much in FL and GA. Many mobiles do
I hope this gets moderated in time to be of use. I am in Toronto for the week, playing in the North American Bridge Championship tournament. Taking a night off from cards tonight (Monday), any contes
What's the big deal? We all know that we all make mistakes. No need to keep that private. It's like hanging out on a nude beach. Unless your UBN is much, much bigger than everyone else's, nobody will
I can't speak for why the Contest Committee did it, but I see one very good reason to have done so: There is only so much spectrum available for us. In contests it is much less than we would like to
Because much of the time only one band is really open and useful. Think 20 meters when the solar flux is at 70. Also because I don't think many SO guys can defend two run frequencies at one time. Two
A reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, is the Ohio QSO Party, from 1600z to 0400z Sunday. We have great activity lined up this year. Planned activity by fixed stations is listed for 80 of Ohio's 88 coun
I am throwing this out there for comment. In SS, I worked a number of ops who did not send their callsign as part of the exchange. I found this to be very frustrating for several reasons, namely (1)