Joe is 100% right, logical in the true spirit of ham-spirit. Contesting is a technological sport, including mastering of technology, operating skills and knowledge of propagation. Yuri, K3BU.us _____
Exactemundo! It is another person or another skimmer, swimmer etc. outside of one's shack that constitutes assistance whatever. Lets look at the "crime" that skimmer would bring: 1. Enhances contest
Really, Really??? Same as III A 1 except the passive (self- spotting not allowed) use of DX spotting nets is allowed.<< If we read further in the rules and see the the definition of ASSISTED B. cate
For Assisted category CQ WW rules: Same as III A 1 except the passive (self- spotting not allowed) use of DX spotting nets is allowed.<< If we read further in the rules and see the the definition of
Huh? It is just amazing how so many choose to ignore B as a further explanation of difference between SO and SOA. Without CQ Mag. knowing that skimmer is commeth, rules clearly indicate that "DX aler
No, but by describing "the other side" of "DX alerting assistance" by logic, it indicates that it refers to a PERSON and not a GADGET. As far as I know, the "any kind" was to cover telephones, intern
Good treatment for bamboo poles is to paint or dip them in the Latex based driveway (asphalt) coating. Yuri, K3BU _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@co
Lemme see... We operate contests on the air, when anyone, the whole world can listen. Nowadays one can dedicate Skimmer to monitor whatever. Now comes the "private transaction" or even copyright of
Yuri, K3BU is celebrating 50 years in Ham Radio and contesting and inviting you to a great party at MountainView Resort to Oktoberfest, which will be held on Columbus Day weekend, October 11-12, bigg
We will be in Barcelona from Oct.31 am, till Nov. 2. (returning with XYL from CQ WW cruise :-) Any contesters available for getting together ? Please email me directly Yuri, VE3BMV, K3BU.us K3BU@opti
uhm ... like.... end to simple tests with live operator? ...test 1 heloooooo radio ...test 2 heloooooo radio ooover first, skimmer classified as a person-assistant now reverse bacon buddy? too many n
This is terrible! Very sorry for anyone that has to go through just looking at the destruction. Had my share of similar damages, but just on one tower. The only solution is to have inserted heating c
.......... I think it is well summarized, plus who is the best to do the "secondary" check than next one or few competitors in the category. Log checkers and software do rough processing and we know
This was done in 2000, offered to ARRL, CQ, FRC, YCCC and lately S5/YT community to co-sponsor by providing publicity and some volunteer help, so far no support. Contest with good rules and remedy to
And then there are those who do not bother logging "zeroes" that might need them for multipliers.I had record attempting, unusual record breaking entry in CQ WW CW in 40m non-assisted, single OP, no
Like fishing in the aquarium? Because.... if you are running Marathon, you do not want clowns on bicycles, Harleys, Ferraris to "show" you how it's done. Again, I can just picture some 6000 stations
Hi Rick,Isn't there insulator - spacer midway?Maybe deteriorated, contamination causing resistance - heating?Yuri, K3BU.uswww.MVmanor.com> Hi all..this is probably the best place to air this one....I
Great chance for radio lovers and contesters to meet, check out the facility for future Hamfest - Conventions. Special table marked HAM will be set up. Glen Spey Oktoberfest at MountainView Returns H