I'm annoyed as well. If I call qrl twice with no response I'm going to call cq and keep the freq. 73 Darrell AB2E ________________________________ From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com>
Greetings Andy, Can you clarify what frequencies should be avoided so as not to be dq'd? 73 and cu in the contest, Darrell AB2E ________________________________ From: Topband <topband-bounces@contest
Hello all, Sad news from N3BNA Dale, who was just in ZP the past few weeks. Juan ZP5MAL became SK yesterday. Juan was an avid contester and dxer, and usually multi-op when ZP6T. Over the years, Juan
Hello all, Hope it's oK to ask this on this forum. Trying to figure out if it's worthwhile to make one delta loop that will cover most of CW and lower part of SSB. Does anyone have up a full wave del
Thanks to all who replied and gave me some excellent info! Bottom line consensus was cut for SSB and for CW add in a length of wire to get it down to CW. Hope to get it in the air in the next couple
There's an ad for fully automated software for ft4/8 today on one of the portals. It also has the warning not to be operated unattended(violation of FCC rules). So Zack and Dave, I agree with both of
Very sorry to hear of Jay's health problems, I hope he overcomes them. Every time I was in SS it seemed like Jay was always there. He will be missed from the ham bands for sure. I notice that Nunavut
Pete, Good point about the new ops showing up. It's been 3 or 4 years since I operated SS CW more than just a couple hours. I noticed quite a few CKs from 00-18. Also quite a number of ops coming bac
Pete and group, I start with PR, but if that doesn't work, usually YR for year works. 73 Darrell AB2E I think most folks use PREC? but if the guy on the other end says "?" I try "NR?" in hope that he
My apologies, asleep at the wheel here. For PR I will ask NR and hope they also send the letter. Disregard YR is what I send if they don't get CK. 73 Darrell AB2E That doesnt work. Prec and YR are no
As a contester, my current favorite is the FTDX-9000D, and FTDX-5000D probably its equal. Setting up the 2nd radio for dabbling with SO2R. I still have a K3, mainly for FD and forages to V2, and a IC
Hello all, If anyone has the CQ Magazine this far back, there was a product review. Maybe the programmer is mentioned there. "Product Review / Announcement, AEA Doctor DX Morse Code and Contest Simul
Mark, First, great to always work you in WPX and many other contests. You make good points. The original SO category is being diminished. Why not keep the 36 hour SO category unassisted for those who
I agree with Ria's comments. And any major changes to the categories or rules should have been openly discussed and brought up prior to being dictated as adopted. I have entered SOAHP now for 10yrs p
Hello all, I'm wondering what's out there in the way of an A/B switch powered in the shack (Top Ten made an A/B switch like this but it's now out of production). My plans include having a 2nd tower w
Thanks for the replies! A couple good plug-n-play options, as well as homebrew with a little searching for the parts. Initially, I think I can get the Emtron ES-1A switch to do what I want (I picked
Jim, A hearty thanks for all that you do with the country files! I'm sure it's an ongoing mammoth undertaking and you do a great job! No worries on the 4U9A guys. I looked them up last night then add
Bill, val@acom-bg.com Val is quick to respond, and very knowledgable, I believe he is the chief engineer for Acom. 73 Darrell AB2E ________________________________ From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-Ovatio
Hello all, By any chance does anyone have an HA8DU DU3500AL high power auto antenna tuner? I need some help with tuning it. The manual is lacking several key component labels and functions, but mainl
Hello all, Can anyone tell me the approximate duty cycle for 30-35wpm CW in a contest? Thanks and 73, Darrell AB2E _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@c