The NA SSB Sprint is coming up this Saturday evening local time (starting at 0000Z). Rules are at: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php Team Registration is at: http://www.ncjweb.com/ssbsprintteamre
the Icom IC-746PRO is a great radio for a new ham, which is why i purchased it. it's all mode HF, 6m, and 2m is very appealling to someone who is just starting the hobby. with that said, the shortcom
i guess you never found recordings. i'll mnake some saturday night and post them to the web. can't help you, but maybe it will help the guy looking next year ;) -steve hanlon KB3KAQ -- The world's to
never was able to record. i missed it due to a young child having nightmares about scary giants. no more Harry Potter from him! maybe someone else did some recording? -steve hanlon KB3KAQ -- The worl
I like the idea of more Sprints. It's tough trying to get good at something you can only do 8 hours a year! Let's avoid 10 meters in the summer time, though. 73 Steve K0SR quick turnaround of the log
As far as SSB Sprint is concerned, I would be willing to do the log checking for at least one more Sprint. I do think we have to be careful when and how many we schedule because Sprints tend to be mo
The following stations had over 100 QSOs in SSB Sprint and haven't sent in their log yet. Please e-mail to ssbsprint@ncjweb.com W7GG W7WA KW8N K7RI W5TM N2ETJ WA9IRV W2LC K7ZS W4NF N0NI KL2A VE3NE K9
the first step in bringing new, younger (30's??) contesters into the fold would be to introduce them to ham radio. i have known about ham radio since i was 9 or 10. several family friends and the as
i would argue it does matter how you found them. i guess the joke is those that take pride in being able to have a score based on skill and understanding of propagation and experience. i'm not only
While we're on the subject, the cut number I find the most confusing is the practice of using "J" for a "1". That "J" is one dit away from being a 2....So was the guy trying to tell me 100 watts, or
Would think that if you mis-logged what the DX station sent, the DX station would not be penalized but you would. -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 200
i believe there is value to having the two single-op categories. the exact reason as stated is enough justification. i can not commit 36 hours to a contest, esp. when the harmonic wants me to read h
a quick search of the FCC database shows the license was issued on 5/21/2003 and the first offense was in that same month. the Notice also states that operation was on frequencies not allowed by Tec
But another advantage to PTT CW is that the 'hang time' tracks CW speed, rather than being fixed, like with VOX. -- Steve K8LX -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FIL
don't feel bad, i did this the morning after working 40m. i forgot the radio was set to split and for the life of me could not figure out why the VI station couldn't hear me. a loud 4 letter word wa
I'm surprised that CHU didn't tell you "Frequency in use!" Steve K0SR listening -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS!
Barry, On point 2, how would you determine if he's a multiplier if he doesn't identify? The problem was worse on Sunday, when there weren't a lot of other stations to work (at least from up here). 73
The February 2004 SSB Sprint Results are available on the NCJ Web at the following url: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintresults.php Select SSB Sprint / Feb/Mar / 2004 to see the results. If you would lik
I wouldn't disagree with Jeff about the "Iron Man" aspect of DX contesting. Staying in the chair is a big reason the top scorers end up where they are. However, I would have more incentive to stay in
Pete many ops had a hard time copying my 3 since it is bracketed by a B and K - seems to get lost in sound shift. i resorted to saying the number three times in groups of three. three three three th