Steve; Go for it. Then wonder why you guys could only manage to get 74 sections! As usual, we are in agreement here. Always leave the stations in the log, and work everyone you can... And we will be
And make Campbell, CA a mult also. I'd really like to be on the "chased" side of things for a change... Jack Brindle, W6FB _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-C
That is kind of the point. Washington, DC is not a state either. Let's leave well enough alone. Jack Brindle, W6FB _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@c
Wow. I'm almost salivating at this one. Consider the effect of a combined NCCC and SCCC in the world of contesting, along with the reduction of PVRC, SMC and YCCC to state-only clubs. I don't believe
After the contest ended, I was curious to see if I was in the RBN data base. To my amazement, I was! This in spite of the fact that I was purely S&P and never sent CQ during the effort. I don't see t
Ken; Even though the US handed over control of the Canal Zone in October 1979, the section still existed for Sweepstakes that year. The 1979 Sweepstakes was in fact the least year for the CZ section.
Yes. It works great, although I still prefer the Apple Magic Mouse. I have had no problems with either device, both in use for well over a year. I use a Mac mini for contesting, development work, and
Maybe not. If the computer is connected to the radio and directly controls it (such as telling it to send CQ or the exchange), then it becomes part of the radio and should be included on the radio po
Keep reading. From the Field Day FAQ: Q. What equipment at our Field Day site must be operated off of the emergency power in order to claim the 100- point per transmitter bonus? A. You must operate a
Check the latest ARRL Contest Update. They are phasing in the category (SO Unlimited) starting with the RTTY Roundup in January. Youre just a year early Jack B, W6FB _________________________________
There is a good side to this. THEY got dinged on their score, not you! Its a good thing that we are not scored on both sides of the QSO, where both ends must copy everything perfectly. Jack B, W6FB _
The triplexes is just one part of this solution. You also need the band pass filters to protect the receiver(s). I had a discussion with the original developer of the triplexes (Gordon, don't remembe
According to the ARRL November Sweepstakes announcement in November 1975 QST (P51-52), the class A limit (low power) was 200 watts input power. This makes sense - my SB401/303 combo was rated at 180
Why not? Having to repeat the phonetics over and over would drive lots of us nuts quickly. But be sure to say them in French (or some other non-NA language) so we get the full treatment. Or better -
Hmmm. Doesnt sound dead to me. NA Sprint SSB is definitely alive at this time! - Jack B, W6FB _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://
Actually I found being second to have benefits. I found that everal BIG signals would come back to my CQs, resulting in a lot of non-understandable QRM with nothing to pick out. Then a weak station w
Wow. This is a pet peeve. Same country is zero points, but a valid multiplier. I have seen several US stations do this same thing. I can understand not wanting the zero-point QSOs, but it is very uns
I think I can provide a different perspective on this. In NCCC, we encourage ops to spot everyone. Yes, everyone. Doing so has many advantages - it tells others where our guys are, and tells us where
I would point out a different reason, one I experienced in SS. At least twice during the contest N1MM+ dropped QSOs with VA stations after I worked them and made sure they were in the log. I reworked
I find it interesting that these generators have very limited 12VDC output (marked for battery charging only). It seems that for our use a unit that generates reasonable levels of clean 12VDC and 120