The SS rules say that spotting assistance is allowed for multi-ops. Does this mean general use of the packet cluster, or an op on a second radio? Sorry for the dumb question. 73 - Guy, N7ZG _________
Yes, thanks Ev. That is exactly why I asked the question. The answer I got was the one I was anticipating. I just wish the ARRL would use similar wording for both the Unlimited as well as Multiop cla
Thanks Ward. I was trying to get absolute clarity on what is allowed in the multiop class. I might do a multiop from my place for SS phone to introduce contesting to my brother-in-law. I thought he m
Wow, thanks to the Contest Club of Finland, we have access to this great issue of their club newsletter (at least this one I guess). Kudos to the Finns for sharing this good stuff. http://www.helsink
Nice work Syl, shouldn't here be a prominent message reminding everyone that they are in the assisted category if they use ZoneProp? 73 - Guy, N7ZG Q DX zones. The pages are refreshed every 10 minute
Take a look at the K1EL keyers. It should be pretty straightforward to adapt to your environment. www.k1el.com 73 - Guy, N7ZG _________________________________________________________________ All-in-
I'm 44 and I know I can do the full 48 if I am motivated. I love DX contests and the CQWW and ARRL DX are weekends I look forward to all year long. Motivation is not a problem for me. I did run into
Hi all, I'm thinking about trying the Russian DX contest this year. How is the activity level? Rates? I can't say I remember hearing what the bands are like during this one. I found the web site real
Thanks Denis, This is exactly the kind of detailed and pragmatic feedback I was looking for. I also agree with K5ZD that we should support contests outside the US. From here on the west coast I try t
Hi Randy, I think this is an idea that's time has come. I personally will continue to do/strive to to 48 hour efforts. Some years ago (many years actually) when I was involved with running I would do
I would further propose that there should be 5 areas. The Pacific NW should be on its own because it is under the auroral curtain most of the time. W6 and Arizona should be separate. These folks can
Steve, In Ward's Rate Sheet Newsletter I think he mentioned that the scores DB is currently being updated with the ARRL DX CW scores for 2007. 73 - Guy, N7ZG _________________________________________
Don, I'd be willing to bet that your rotor is just fine. It sounds like a bad "motor start" capacitor in your control unit. These are non-polarized electrolytics that are around 120-140 pf. You can g
Some of us on the West coast wish it would quickly move to somewhere between the East Coast and EU and stay put. ;-) _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top
I'm reviewing VOACAP SNR graphs as I usually do before a major contest. I'm puzzled by one thing. Just like last year, it appears that the MUF should dip below 7mHz at around 0300Z just like last yea
Jim, Are you thinking say,,, audio recordings? _________________________________________________________________ You keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the im Initiative now. ht
Good idea. Perhaps the WRTC areas 1-4 would work. 73 - Guy, N7ZG isions.)> > > > Does this approach make sense? Is there a need to subdivide Europe > > into geographic subregions for purposes of summ
I believe this could be implemented without requiring that grid square be embedded within the transmission. Also, in the process, busted calls could be eliminated. By looking up the call in a DB. I t
I think there are a number of reasons why people get involved in contesting. There are those who like the technical aspects of station building and see contests as a way to "prove out" station design
I'm in a CC&R neighborhood. Neither I nor my XYL and kids want to move. So the idea of a remote station appeals to me. If the contest sponsors rule against remote stations, then I'll just get in my c