If I here one or more "?" sent on a frequency but don't hear another station respond, it is a possible clue that the guy sending "?" is asking for what was a partial callsign of another California st
rigs, why Hmmm...maybe I'm missing something here, but what if the other guy sends a "dit" EXACTLY at the same time when you are sending a character or number with a "dit" in it? I could be wrong, bu
My very good friend Jim, N6TJ, had written: Nick, UT2UZ, responded: This raises an interesting question: Are frequency "Squatter's Rights" established by transmitting, or also duration of receiving t
This is one option, but IMHO, as I've said for several years now, contest Sponsors **SHOULD** include one simple reminder sentence in the published rules (BOLD type)...preferably in the section perta
You make a good point. At the same time, there *are* many on the CQ-Contest Reflector who may be involved in various event sponsor organizations or on the "Contest" committees of those organizations,
FYI... Some weeks ago, I offered (personally) to buy the 1st person to make or exceed 70 QSOs in an NCCC NS Practice Party Thursday Night event a one year subscription to the NCJ. Unless someone else
FYI, unless I cancel the trip again (for the 3rd time), a pending radio trip in early September prompted me to send an email inquiry to the TSA regarding my radio "stuff" including carry-on. I sent O
In case you don't watch the news or read the paper, the LARGEST battery recall in history just hit for owners of many DELL Notebook computers. Batteries have been exploding and bursting into flames..
showed $ At last night's NCCC meeting, one of our club's WRTC participants said he had judiciously wrapped his Vibroplex key paddles securely in lots of bubble wrap before packing in his suitcase, bu
I'm wondering if this "paddle" issue may warrant taping a copy of the pix, info & price from an HRO Catalog, etc. to the bottom of the paddles to eliminate a lot of explanatory chit-chat at the termi
Tnx, but I'm not too thrilled hearing about others having items stolen. You would think with "tightened security", that all our stuff would be much safer. Maybe the following will help? When Mike, K9
Yes, there were some typo & other errors on the Cargo Manifest, and the Farallon Special list was duplicated. Items were split out into two separate carry cases at the last minute, but I ran out of t
OK, all serious this time. At 3:59PM I connected with a friendly, helpful guy named "Ed" (via the TSA Customer Service # on the www.tsa.gov website). For starters, I said I was sure TSA was pretty ov
FYI, some good info from W6SC to the NCCC Reflector thread. Jim said OK to post to CQ-Contest...hope this helps someone else! 73... Rick, K6VVA _______________________________________________ CQ-Cont
1950's. Before moving to California in 1956 and a street with 3 hams in one block, I knew nothing of Ham Radio. However, circa 1955, I first learned the "American Morse" code at age 11 tnx to Station
Hmmm...try this one on for size. If Contesting is viewed from strictly an Operator Skill standpoint: 1. Everyone registers on the Sponsor's website prior to the event with an entry cut-off date/time.
Perhaps he will be unveiling a whiz-bang new Software program that has been developed to enable ARRL Contest scores to be published in the next edition of QST after the Contest ends (and on the Web w
No, No, No...I respectfully disagree completely. To "assume" anything in the heat of battle (and Monster QRM) is a gigantic...even Titanic class mistake. 73... Rick, K6VVA (Pse don't tell my Hand The
Why re-invent the wheel? Get **ONE** "Auto-Tune" amp. ACOM, ALPHA or check out the new Elecraft KPA amps ("coming soon" :-) 73... Rick, K6VVA _______________________________________________ CQ-Contes
Oh my gosh, I hope 'yal are taking along rigs & antennas to the one event, 'cuz October 7 is CQP (California QSO Party) !!! Whoever is at W5KFT, please point those big beams toward 6-land for have so