Speaking of paddles: I noticed the biggest improvement in my paddles feel came from a proper adjustment of the gap and tension settings. Used a dynamometer and feeler gauge to follow suggestions foun
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The emailed QSLs usually have a stunning photograph. . . . which I enjoy. If I have time, I reply by email with a thank you and say I enjoyed it the photo. I suspect there is an automated program tha
Our club has been asked by convention organizers to arrange pileup contests for attendees. With stalwart assistance from Chuck, NO5W, we have the the CW pileup contest covered. *But still need to get
Very good points Stan. I tend to try being funny - especially about things I know little about. If someone comes up with an FT8 / FT4 pileup trainer, I might actually learn something, develop some sk
Mike is correct. I was looking for leads to a SSB Pileup COMPETITION. Fortunately, I'm now informed that someone else will be handling this task. So I am now off the hook. Thanks for the ideas and co
I've had opportunities to be on the DX end of cluster pile-ups. We all know, they can be brutal. 11 years ago, I operated in CQWW CW as PZ5AV (SOAB QRP). It goes without saying, QRP stations have a h
This is the way top guns sounded in 1971. https://hamgallery.com/dx1970/w4bvv.mp3 Certainly not as quick & crisp as contesting signals are today. 73, Alan - K0AV _____________________________________