This is pretty much the sequence that LotW users use. Except we don't upload a raw ADIF file, but instead sign the file to create a .tq8 file and then send that. I haven't needed to fool with a .tq5
From the 3830 Scores list summary: All Single Op HP WJ9B 769 187 10 143,803 FCG NF3R(K3ASK) 218 96 20,928 Pasadena Contest Clu The rules do say "Output power must be limited to 100 watts for eligible
I know I've told this story before, but it bears repeating. In 1999, I was part of the #1 USA M/M WPX CW team at NQ4I. Since I'm only a mediocre CW op, Rick put me on 10m, and he swapped out with me.
Bill, I have one question for you and Jeff to answer: Why did you submit this petition for mode segmentation prior to the ARRL bandplan taking effect? How could you possibly tell the ARRL bandplan wo
Just a reminder for NAQP Phone operators this weekend of the ARRL bandplan. SSB operation ought to be above 1843 kHz, with domestic QSOs above 1850 kHz. See you on the bands this weekend. Bill Colema
Seems like this comes up a couple of times a year. And it seems like the same tired old arguments are made each time. And it seems like the same tired old refutations are made each time. So, here we
Typically, when contesters refer to the "rate meter" they mean the "last 10" rate displayed by many contest programs. Traditionally, programs like CT and NA (and I don't remember for TR) display the
Tom, one detail. The FCC does not "enforce" ARRL bandplans. Bandplans have no legal force. The FCC DOES however enforce violations of willful interference. Non-compliance with a bandplan greatly incr
Skilled SO2R operators may find it to have an advantage. Highly skilled SO1R operators may disagree. Just having the equipment isn't enough -- you have to have the skill. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL
Easy. Region 1 (and much of Region 3) only has 7000-7100 kHz. SSB operations typically go down to 7040 kHz. Then RTTY, then CW. You'll also note that the QRP CW calling frequency is 7040. 7040 is the
You obviously haven't listened to the Novice CW area in a long, long while. This area is a virtual wasteland now. It is grossly underutilized. Says who? Is there an ARRL survey for that? A petition?
You right, but perhaps they are just the most egregious example. I mean, I remember reading an article about an Italian M/M effort writeup in NCJ. The author went to great lengths to describe all the
There are plenty of Muslims, Jews, Hindi, and others that do not celebrate Easter. Of course, for me, having WPX SSB on Easter weekend means only a part-time effort is possible.... Bill Coleman, AA4L
Are they? I mean, if you've crossed the line at 300 watts, why stop at 1.5 kW? Why not go to 3 kW, or 10 kW? After all, if you're breaking the rules, you might as well break them good, right? If Ital
I wonder if we need smarter spotting software. Why couldn't the software keep track of the last 30 minutes or so of spots, and then inhibit spotting of a station if it was spotted already? That way,
Uh, Jim you mis-interepreted me. I was speaking of spots *OF* K3LR or W3LPL. Not spots of other stations FROM K3LR or W3LPL. In CQWW, I can't work K3LR or W3LPL for credit from the US. (OK, it could
Right! And you might consider comparing the comment field as well. Consider, say a 40m spot that has QSX 7220. If the DX changes his listening frequency (QSX 7240), you'd want that spot to go out. So
I think this depiction is inaccurate. The so-called "dead years" have a number of innovative rigs introduced: Elecraft K2 and K2/100 TenTec Orion IC-7800 FT-7900DX And even that misses the FT-1000 va