Hi Jeff, I'm responsible for the scoring process for the SCQP. We use a 3rd party online scoring software that will crunch all the logs and provide you with online scoring data. Our software was crea
Do you enjoying working QSO Party contests? If so, visit the QSO Party Connection Yahoo Group at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/qsoparty/info Since April 2015, we've grown to 90 members. Include
The Carolinas Weekend" is coming February 25-26, 2017... SCQP on Saturday and NCQP on Sunday. We are currently (and always) seeking mobile operators who would enjoy the challenge of running SC and NC
HI Tim, I had a nice "run" on 40m for almost 2 hours during the NAQP. As many have mentioned, I knew my station's abilities and I had a good pulse on band conditions and contest activity. I was using
With the South Carolina QSO Party, we allow in-state multipliers and QSO points for in-state contacts, but we also are encouraging our in-state stations to "run" and "run" and "run"... especially on
Jeff... thanks for sharing this insightful article... Congrats to John for his real work outside of our hobby...not because of what he does, but how and why he does it. Regards! Dave WN4AFP -- Dave E
One more reason for the 1 point USA rule... I was working the contest as time permitted and on Saturday evening, I noticed that I didn't have a zone 5 contact. I heard heard a zone 5 station calling
I recently got out of 'band jail' by upgrading to Extra...What freedom it's been to enjoy the whole band to 3 Khz on the edges. I learned my lesson as a Novice when working PJ2PP on 21.099. I was usi
In my 2015 SS, many stations responded with "S/N, Prec, Ck, Sec" they didn't include their callsign in the exchange... Is this a valid report/exchange? Should I omit my callsign from the exchange? Th
I'm going to include my callsign in my exchange and I'll accept whatever I receive.... TY Dave AFP -- Dave Edmonds PK Ministry Webs 864.288.6678 dave@pkministrywebs.com www.pkministrywebs.com "Webs f
I agree that the callsign should be in the exchange... so... If a station that I work doesn't include his callsign in the report to me, then should I include him in my log? Dave AFP -- Dave Edmonds P
I was amazed to work CN2R, P44W and other DX ops with 75w and dipole at 10' at 2130z (4:30 pm EST). Frank, thanks for sharing the reason. 40m was quite enjoyable all weekend. 73s Dave WN4AFP -- Dave
I've got two things that drive me crazy in contests... 1. Stations that send CQ and wait only 1.5 seconds before starting again. Please allow time for me to send you my long callsign. 2. Stations who
One of the best ways to get kids involved with amateur radio is having a school club/station. In this scenario, there are other kids in the mix with similar interests.. I'm sure that this is easier s
When I was converted from WN4AFP to WB4AFP, I remember hearing another non-novice on the bands and his callsign was WN4KKN (Trey) from Alabama. I thought that it would be cool to have the WN4 callsig
Hi Scott, The MNQP was a ton of fun.... If you are out of state and calling CQ MN, then you should use "/WI" following your callsign because other out of stations stations will assume that you are in
I am considering operating 80m in the wpx. If I run on 80m during daylight hours, is my callsign rare enough that ops in my area will QSY from high bands to work me? Dave WN4AFP Greenville, SC ______
The ARRL DX contest could be renamed as the "US QSO Party", because only out of country stations can work US for points... We've got another BIG contesting weekend coming up. The Carolina Weekend beg
HI Guys, The SCQP and the NAQP RTTY will both be on the air on Saturday. The SCQP begins at 1500z, so please work it as long as possible...I know it's tough to work two contests, but many of our SC o
I totally agreement with Steve. Additionally it's very difficult to police then to prove. As a contest manager, we recently allowed it for the SCQP and more contacts will be the result. Dave WN4AFP -