Yesterday, I played in the NYQP again - I don't contest much, simply because my station is so limited (I did enjoy the few times I've gotten to go to other stations) This year, I almost doubled my sc
I know a local club with the call WW2FD "World War II Field Day" -- 73 de KG2V - Charles Gallo Quality Custom Machine-shop work for the radio amateur (sm) ____________________________________________
...snip... Mine, actually moving the ON/OFF switch to the ON position -- 73 de KG2V - Charles Gallo Quality Custom Machine-shop work for the radio amateur (sm) _______________________________________
The other day, someone mentioned boats and the idea of a contest in a contest I actually brought this up with a contester (I don't really consider myself one, as I only play in the NYQP and Food Day
They do, they call it Pole Vaulting, and is still part of track and field -- 73 de KG2V - Charles Gallo Quality Custom Machine-shop work for the radio amateur (sm) ___________________________________
...snip... ...snip... I personally don't use the skimmer, or even the cluster, even when the rules don't say I can't, but honestly, if you wanted to WIN the high jump, and the rules didn't say that y
Or, just buy the new USB version from Unicomp - pckeyboards.com They were a spin-off from Lexmark, which was a spin off from IBM - Yep, they are the folks who made the original Model M -- 73 de KG2V
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I think part of the issue Newington is having right now. They have a system written in a fairly obscure database (well, compared to SQL server or Oracle) and written in C++ in that section of CT That
There is actually a 3rd option (Not MY opionion, but I know it well) "Spirt" and "Intent" don't matter, only the RULES matter, and if you can find a loophole, go for it (Hey, we can say that SO2R is
I'd like to thank the organizers of the NYQP for the award, and running the contest. Had a great time (again) 1st place, Single Op SSB Low Power (Won't thank the sponsor - that was me) -- Charlie www
Has anyone tried the UFlyMike with the QC-15? http://uflymike.com/ -- 73 de KG2V - Charles Gallo Quality Custom Machine-shop work for the radio amateur (sm) www.baysidephoto.com www.thegallos.com ___
I've thought that zigbee, which is what Green Heron is using, or Bluetooth 4 would be great for something like a switch box -- 73 de KG2V Charlie _______________________________________________ CQ-Co
My favorite miscopy either way. I'm not a well known contester, even if I have won some QSO Parties. Most common bust, because he is better known is K2GV vs KG2V. And yes, I've worked him, and also r
<snip> The issue with that is I know I used to SPOT people, but not look up - why not let people who use the assistance get the spot? Then again, I'm a popgun, and the only contest I take seriously,
Another reason to check log A few years back, I forget what contest, I was working SOLP SSB, when a friend called, and some semi-rare DX had been spotted. He didn't give me a freq, so now I had a cho
For all of this, when I first became a manager, one of my co-workers who had been in the military said "we are taught, NEVER give an order that won't be followed". The corollary is "never make a rule
<snip> Them's the breaks - fix it so it won't happen <snip> Again - it is part of the rules, you deal with the rules 'Sometimes You Eat the Bear, and Sometimes the Bear Eats You" <snip> If the Contes
Hey, I did it once, called P40w out of band (hi John). I did get an OO note the next week. I straight out blew it, and noticed about 10 seconds after the QSO. Oopps -- 73 de KG2V Charlie ____________