"We hate them, but we have found that the easiest and quickest way to deal with them is to just work them quickly and get them out of the way." Working them, logging them and even worse, confirming t
"All I have to say to all of this is I hope that these sentiments do not get out to the general population. We depend on these folks to fill the gaps and make Sundays bearable." Come on Mike, you can
"There is no clear answer. Mine will tend to be more cordial than many I have seen posted here. I guess I will just continue to take the high road and treat people how I would like to treated." Mike,
Bob, I don't think anyone thinks the issue should be ignored. It's more about the approach to resolving the issue. Since I have been visiting this reflector, I have learned that the approach to resol
I think the issue with amateurs using the "SSTV frequency" for non SSTV use is more benevolent than many believe. There isn't always an SSTV transmission taking place. Often when a contester, DX'er o
"If you are not serious in the contest -- please don't send in your log. This will just cause lost points for the other stations. Randy, K5ZD" I've not often disagreed with Randy, but here's one of t
"That the only thing that may eventually require our intervention would be making sure that we can log correctly and properly confirm a QSO in a real two way fashion." Not a bad idea. Create a contes
Yes Chuck, it seems they do. I just checked the logs and these were our operating frequencies near SSTV... 14.225 14.226 14.235 14.245 14.246 14.247 14.248 David ~ KY1V From: KI9A@aol.com [mailto:KI9
Here is what some SSTV ops are claiming for 20 meters... 20 meters: (USB) 14.230 MHz 20 Meter Band SSTV Call Freq. 14.233 MHz 20 Meter Band SSTV Call Freq. 14.240 KHz Europe SSTV Call Freq. Every day
That is certainly my experience at the various multi-op stations I have worked from. When I leave the chair, the meter is usually on ALC. When I get back to the chair, it is invariably on PWR :) 73 d
"We need less apparent cheaters along with the sunspots." ... "Do Caribbean stations really need the extra help?" I am all for the sunspots!!! Here is another problem caused by this idea that "Sunshi
"If you do not understand the rules, do not play the game. Anything else is just BS." First, the way I read... ARRL General Rule 3.14 [1] "3.14. In contests where spotting nets are permissible, spott
Anyone here from the PJ4G M/x team? I haven't seen their score posted on 3830. David ~ KY1V _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://li
I have argued that these incidences should be reported to the contest sponsor and handled privately between the sponsor and the individual being reported. I have also argued that many of the people s
Let's not take this statement out of context. I shall rephrase so that the context becomes more clear. Anyone that believes there was reason to publicly embarrass PU2FAN is a disgrace to amateur radi
At the moment, the 6Y1V contest station has no planned activity for WPX SSB. Having broken 2 NA records last year, this is an excellent opportunity for any category. If interested, please contact me
I wish to thank everyone in the contest community whom sent emails wishing me well following my recent health issues. I will reply to each of you personally as time permits. For the time being, docto
I believe there are two flaws in this discussion. 1) Many are comparing apples to oranges 2) Many are losing sight of the subject, ETHICS Please allow me to elaborate. KNOWINGLY working a another sta
It's going to get worse before it gets better. Perhaps next we will be forced to place a camera in our shacks and record the entire contest, both video and audio. Then when it is discovered people ar
passes Extra calss license at Huntsville Hamfest!!! Yea!!! Congratulations John!!! David ~ KY1V/6Y1V _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com