I agree that using any of these aids, call history, super check partial, qrz during contests are less than ideal, and ruin the fun, like bowling with bumpers that prevent gutter balls. Regarding the
Very nice to see everybody. But Flee Market??? Hope it didn't come to that. I think you mean Flea Market. Barry WA2VIU -- Barry Jacobson WA2VIU bdj@alum.mit.edu @bdj_phd _____________________________
Did I miss a msg in this thread? Why is Ukraine being excluded? Barry WA2VIU -- Barry Jacobson WA2VIU bdj@alum.mit.edu @bdj_phd _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list
Hi, I am new to this and a bit confused. I see N2NT was on one of the teams, I42W, but I worked him Sat night under his own call. Also, maybe I missed it but I was unprepared for double number calls,
Thanks very much. You made me feel less stupid and upset at myself. But I will be a good boy next time and do my homework in advance, hopefully. Let us all stay well. Barry WA2VIU -- Barry Jacobson W
Whatever format of calls chosen is fine as long as people know ahead of time. For some reason, this very important email went to my spam folder, even though I get almost all from this reflector. See
I remember as a kid in Wrigley Field they had separate cards with each number and they would manually stick them in the windows of the scoreboard to display the score, as it changed. It was outage pr
Wow! You've had a fascinating career. Thanks very much for the memories. They used to say about the Cubs, anybody can have a bad century. I watched Ernie Banks's 500th homer on TV called by Jack Bric
Hi Mark, I had a good time but only 2-3 hours to operate. I am wondering what is the average percentage of disqualified QSOs for whatever reason? Thanks and looking forward to next one. Barry WA2VIU
Beautiful words, Bob. In May 2024 will be my 50th since I was WN2VIU. But wasn't active the entire time. Great people, great hobby. Only other hobby I can imagine may compare in quality is flying pla
I personally believe all QRP operators should be shot. If I am elected US President in 2024, I will enact this on my very first day in office. It isn't fair to use taxpayer money to buy them all amps
Hi, due to poor hearing, I am not on SSB that much, but mainly CW. However, some improvements with my hearing device have made me more willing to try SSB. I am wondering if people always use integral
Thanks very much, Richard, Jack, Ed and Pete. Seems consensus is not to worry about whole numbers. Best, Barry WA2VIU -- Barry Jacobson WA2VIU bdj@alum.mit.edu @bdj_phd ______________________________
You hit the nail on the head! That is why since I was a kid was so afraid of SSB. I wore hearing aids then. But few years back, had to get cochlear implant. While it is louder, but there are issues w
Interesting approach, Hans. Never considered spotters when choosing freq. If you ever want to compare notes on hearing issues can always write me privately, any time. Best of luck. Barry WA2VIU -- Ba
I think he said in Canada they will use 500 Hz increments. But the FTDX101 can go down to 5 Hz on SSB, if you like. Makes tuning slower, though. Barry WA2VIU -- Barry Jacobson WA2VIU bdj@alum.mit.edu
There is something to be said psychologically for round number freqs. Just like companies pay big money for phone numbers ending in 00 or 000. Makes you seem like a very big operation. Not saying sho
No clue why the old format W6FB/5 is no longer used. And sometimes I think I hear W5/W6FB, in reverse. I am kind of a Rip Van Winkle because was inactive for a while and things are quite different. B
Hi Jack and Jim, ok I understand what you are saying, and Jack took the time to write at great length. Nevertheless, it is still my personal preference to know where someone is from his callsign. Som