The reason to answer QSL's may be even more simple and elegant. The only reason non-contesters may become our log fodder is for that QSL. Since I live in a rare Nevada County, all SASE QSL requests a
1. Search your local radio clubs for a retiree who is fascinated by QSL cards and volunteer them to be your manager. I've had one for 4 years. 2. Get card stock and print your own QSL's. My station g
For those of you who remember the big K5XI station in the 90's, Sid has been into astronomy and skydiving for the last 5 years and is just now "feeling the urge" again. We've moved his equipment to N
I doubt that you will see very many mobiles in this weekend's CQP, a state dominated by mountains. You see, their highway department chose to build most of the roads in the valleys BETWEEN the mounta
Plus this discussion doesn't belong on this reflector. ENOUGH ALREADY. Tom, K5RC -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS
Also a formula for success in life, Jimbo. No wonder contesters are competitive (and generally successful) in most of their life endeavors. Tom, K5RC -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Fi
OOps! You just did what you accused N6TJ of, using management cliche's. Let's be consistent if you are going to be iconoclastic. Tom, K5RC -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE
Would you like to join our consulting firm as a writer of obfuscated opinions? :-) Tom, K5RC -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional
The Slow-Scan group on 20 and 15 and the pig farmers on 75 are annoying also. Learn to coexist. Improvise, adapt and overcome. It's a competition for which cunning and innovation is rewarded. Stop wh
I ran a pair of metal 6L6's upside down in a pail of oil. Now that was QRO! Tom, K5RC -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD an
Hmmmmm... That implies that PWR also means: PWR = School PWR = Unlimited PWR = Multiop Guess I can live with the social implications of that. Why not just just use what I use in the ARRL DX Contest,
In a message dated 11/17/2003 8:40:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, barry@mxg.com writes: Then I realized I had left on the Dual Watch mode and had the second receiver active on VY1MB's 15 frequency, whi
I would appreciate hearing from those using the W9XT VK-64 voice and cw keyer with WriteLog with your experiences and opinions. Does it replace the "PC Generates CW" function like the W5XD Multikeyer
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The UBN programs that the log checkers use will sort that out. To wit, on Saturday, I had a guest op show up to use the second station. He struggled and made one contact before he realized he did not
Shouldn't we stop biting the hand that feeds us? Packet spots are a convenience that allows some of us to maximize our airtime. For others it is a religion. Aside from spotting yourself, I think almo
C'mon guys. If we are going to compile records, let's limit it to arrays and towers built just for ham radio. My Elmer, W1FZJ, had three 180' towers, one with something like 16- 5 element 6 meter bea
After using the new Timewave filter at K5KG's QTH last weekend, most loud signals appeared to have clicks. It was very annoying. I don't notice the same phenomena on my 'MP with INRAD filters. Is it
When I was there 32 years ago it was the Radio Club Station on Tahiti. Tom, K5RC -- CQ-Contest on WWW: http://lists.contesting.com/_cq-contest/ Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.