Jim, I am so pleased to finally see someone put the proper prospective to this subject. The idea that there are cheaters lurking behind every corner, or that it is imperative that we root out "evil d
Folks, I realize that packet causes lots of problems in contests but it is not the cause of all evil in contesting. There have been lots of stations that identify infrequently for years...certainly b
Mal, I generally like to have some idea of the outcome before I make changes. We don't have much real data about packet usage, and it's negative and positive influences in various contests. We have a
The discussion of sending the other stations call sign (a real good idea) reminded me of something that happened to me several times. The station answered my cq with his/her call. I responded with hi
I think that the 300 miles made a lot of difference in the contest. I looked at the band totals of several of the stations with big scores and I noticed that their big bands didn't include 15. 15 was
Jacob, I decided to check out ten this morning to get a feel for how the band was "perking". I worked a number of stations with modest rigs (50 W and mobile antenna) and good signals. I didn't hear a
Folks, just look what we've come to. Isn't enough, enough! Bill, W5VX _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma
I think that QSLing is a pain but... I remember when I was getting started I personally checked the mail everyday for cards. I just loved to get the cards. It is real hard to not QSL to everyone that
I've had a change in schedule and can go to Dayton. I know it is a long shot but.....anyone have a room they aren't going to use (preferably at the Crown Plaza)? Bill, W5VX __________________________
Found a room..thanks for all the e-mails! Bill, W5VX _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-
I'm glad you mentioned this. I had a really fun time in this test but I wanted to remember to comment about the leading zeros. I have never worked so many stations that used leading zeros. I was wond
Mark, I also get a lot of QSLs and need to respond to them. My logging program is nicely written to help with the process. I use my logging program daily to keep up and import my contest logs into th
I am really surprised that this thread has gone on so long. There is no "controlling legal authority" on this cluster when it comes to the rules of these contests. If you believe strongly that the ru
The continuous complaining about packet is really interesting. It is interesting because you can blame almost anything on packet. I think that the attention on packet is obscuring other possible issu
It seems to me that we are talking about two very similar issues. Packet involves the use of stations in other locations letting us know about stations that we might want to work. Having remote recei
As I suspected when I first saw this topic appear, there is a lot more going on "out there" than most of us realize. We apparently have many contesters experimenting with computer controlled and/or r
Dave, I have been looking for something too. I think you could come up with a design and have it custom built for the outlandish price of the ones in the website that you listed below. I like to star
I haven't been following this thread very closely so maybe I missed the point. I sorta like stations to call up and down a little. I know that it is real easy to work stations that are only inside yo
I guess that I must be in the minority on this issue, seems like that is happening more and more often lately. When I am S&Ping across the band I am usually in a hurry, and the one thing that I am lo
I think that I am in the minority, although this conversation has been very enlightening. At the end of the contest I have Writelog make my adi file and I am through. My life is way to short to fool