I agree that judicious use of not IDing is good technique. To me judicious means: 1. Only after a quick, in tempo exchange. Not after the other guy has sent his exchange with his J-38. You need to le
Several years ago a professional climber doing a tower inspection at the TV station where I worked was wearing a photographers vest - same principle as the RufusRoo, lots of pockets. It eliminated or
My guess: a) Not necessarily autofill, but maybe just the difference between the second call area and Colorado. After I operated SSB SS from WCF (thanks again, George/K5KG!) I got two emails asking i
On the other hand, you would do well to enjoy whatever sunspots we have while we have them. (And be thankful if you were able to be in CQWW last fall). There is a body of research out there that says
Keith, If there is no major pileup it is better to zero beat. Even if there are several people calling, one is likely to be louder, faster, or not on the exact frequency of other callers, and the CQi
Much slower, but at least on CW the faster rates today have little to do with internet and spotting, and a great deal to do with memory keyers and computer logging. Someday give paper logging a try a
The results of the 2011 Ohio QSO Party are now available at the OhQP web site, www.ohqp.org. Thanks to all who participated. We hope to see you, and lots of others as well, for the 2012 OhQP on Satur
I hear that with the P'dA victory, K1DG will now get to go to WRTC2014. Congratulations, OM! 73 - Jim K8MR In a message dated 3/30/2012 3:24:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dougk1dg@gmail.com writes:
However, I once did get expedited handling of a ZD8 QSL for passing on to Jim a limerick of the rare non-fiction variety: There once was a ham from Belize Or V-Thirty-One if you please Who'd rant nig
It is not so crazy. It is, after all, the World Radiosport TEAM Competition. Lots of Olympic teams are picked on non-statistical bases - think basketball. The question of how low power qualifications
Rules for cut numbers: 1. Don't use them except for numbers that are already known before you send them. A4 is a fine CQ zone number for a DL. AUTN is a bad serial number for anybody. 1a. ARRL DX pow
Checking solar conditions (SFI, A/K) via WWV or other means is of little direct use. I find it mostly to be useful as a confirmation of why conditions seem bad. If conditions seem good I'm too busy t
If SDR recordings, or other means, prove the multiple signals operation, would that be appropriate grounds for disqualification? If so, would that disqualification disqualify the operators from WRTC
If DC is not a state, does it count as Maryland for multiplier purposes? It is not a part of Maryland for the US political organization purposes you listed. (It is part of the MDC ARRL section for co
The mults in NAQP are US states, Canadian provinces and north American countries. DC is not a state. == This is not true. Canadian multipliers are not Canadian provinces. They are Canadian provinces
This Saturday, August 25, the fall QSO party season kicks off with the Ohio QSO Party (as well as parties in Kansas and Hawaii). The OhQP runs from 1600z Saturday to 0400z Sunday (noon to midnight ED
Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Ohio QSO Party, from 1600z to 0400z. I earlier posted a quick rules summary, and full rules are available at: www.ohqp.org. Kansas and Hawaii are also hosting parties this
Starts at 1600z, to 0400z Sunday. 80-10, exchange serial number & QTH. Full info at www.ohqp.org The K8MR mobile minivan is packed and ready to go (along with lots of other mobiles & fixed stations a
Thanks to all who participated in the Ohio QSO Party this past weekend. For those submitting logs, we have a new web based upload page, at the OhQP web site, _www.ohqp.org_ (http://www.ohqp.org) With
Hi Jeff et al, My desk height is 28.5". It just happened that way, this was a free desk they were getting rid of at work. I have installed a slide out keyboard shelf, which rests the keyboard 24" abo