I didn't see the e-mail requesting signal reports until after I left the station where I was a guest-op, so I didn't get to make any systematic observations. I did want to comment that WC6H was at le
--Quoting W6WRT-- A station with only one radio can not compete against one with two. Other factors being equal, they will lose every time, just as an LP station will lose to an HP station every time
Steve, No offense, but I think you're painting a rather grim picture. Though its true that computers can do what humans can do, it's not always true that they can do it better. For instance, it's fas
I think the push to trim the fat of contest exchanges has been going on for some time. I recall a few years ago working a European station who did not give RST in CQWW. I logged "14" as "59 14" and d
I was intrigued by this award as well when I saw it in the ARRL Letter. I'd say whoever gets certificate No. 1 will have to beg quite a bit, but lots of people will get it through regular contest ope
I experienced blessedly little intentional interference this year in phone SS. W4QG and I split the op time about down the middle but found ourselves in the extra-class portion of 20m most of the tim
What would the Skimmer output of that segment of the phone band look like? There have apparently been recordings made and forwarded to the FCC with little effect, but more certainly won't hurt. The o
The Florida Contest Group and Yaesu are pleased to present the very first Orlando Hamcation Contest SuperSuite on Friday, February 12 at 6pm. Come join us at the Orlando Hamcation, which is rapidly b
Just a friendly reminder that the FCG Contest SuperSuite is scheduled for February 12, just two short weeks from today. Come enjoy beautiful weather, one of the largest hamfests anywhere, and the gre
If you're planning to come to the Orlando Hamcation, please make plans to come to the Contest SuperSuite, sponsored by the Florida Contest Group and Yaesu. Make the short five mile trip from the hamf
Though this is a little late (sorry about that...digest mode you know) I think the idea was to avoid the much more popular WPX RTTY Contest scheduled for next weekend. The conflict with the XE RTTY C
Remember that the FCG Contest SuperSuite is scheduled for 6pm-10pm this Friday, February 12. The SuperSuite is a drop-in event scheduled after the Hamfest closes for the day, and will feature slidesh
Don't forget about the Orlando SuperSuite, sponsored by the Florida Contest Group and Yaesu. Tomorrow night from 6pm until 10pm at the American Legion Hall in Orlando, come join us for free pizza, $1
Contest Community, Thank you for your attendance and support at the various FCG events this weekend at the Orlando HamCation. Despite Dayton-like weather with temperatures in the 50's and rain, we ha
K5RC wrote something addressing this in NCJ at some point in the relatively recent past. I don't recall the details exactly, but the title was something like "The Next 3db." The thesis of the article
Bruce, I'll offer the other side of the coin for argument's sake, because I think there is more to the potential conflict between the two contests in question than your email makes it appear. First,
Connection to the RBN is not prohibited for the M/2 class, and connecting to the DX Cluster is allowed by custom. I've operated the last three NAQP CW contests as a part of a M/2 team, and for the la
Dear Fellow Contesters, It gives me great pleasure to announce the 2011 Florida Contest Group Orlando Contest Dinner and SuperSuite! Mark your calendars for Friday, February 11 and come to the Orland
Just a friendly reminder that, if you're planning to come to the Orlando Contest Dinner on the evening of February 11, tickets are required. Tickets are $20 per attendee and must be purchased ahead o
The Florida Confest Group is pleased to announce the return of the Orlando Contest Dinner for 2012. After the Orlando Hamcation closes on Friday, February 10, come just up the road to the American Le