Mine works fine Lee and others. One thing I did was commit "hari kari" on a mouse ( the computer type ) and wired the buttons so that when one is pushed, it grounds the line to that button.( I used a
Yep, some older sound cards do this, but a BIG source of this is a CD player, especially one operated by remote. Thing doesn't have to be playing, or turned on, just plugged in. Let's see, last time
Just a few comments on Kelly's message. 10/3 is really too large for the 240 line, unless you have a California QRP rig somewhere. This is good idea, but I would not recommend a duct. It's more time,
Bob is of course, absolutely correct. However, the only constant I can think of is time. Don't know or care, but they're probably using some period of time from the packet post to the logged time. Ma
Well, normally, I leave this subject alone, but a couple of questions here. 2. And why in the world would anyone think CQ is using a .ru address? That's a Russian address, and 99% probability fake.
Guys, you're arguing about 2 different apples and oranges. ( or something ) Craig is correct. NO file can have more than 1 extension. Bill is correct also. But he is speaking of fileNAMES, not file
For those not familiar with the "birthday problem", I seem to remember that if 27 people are present, the odds are better than 90%. Been a long time though... And never bet against professors! Ed
Trick I use is to put on 1 pl259, and then measure the stub with the 259 at a very high harmonic of the frequency I want. For example, 20th harmonic of 7.0 is 144 mHz. You will find the dip extremely
No, I doubt very seriously that is the case. The more probably reason is that your contest software put the 59 or whatever in place automatically, and the people you worked had their software do the
My question is whether it is legal to sign, for example, NH2K when located in the US. -- This is a definite yes, and has been so for some years now. NO US licensed stations is required to sign / when
OH1XYZ were to send "599 OH" ? If this were to happen, OH1XYZ would be in violation of FCC rules, assumming the "OH" is meant to be Ohio. While he may have FCC permission to operate from the US, he m
Chuck wrote: Zack Widup W9SZ wrote: KH2D has lived in Florida for a couple years now. He just signs "KH2D".... To which AD1C sagely replied.."I'll add him to the country file next time. Are there oth
KH2D has lived in Florida for a couple years now. He just signs "KH2D". I think he probably gets a few people upset with him when they find out he's not in Guam, but it's legal. -- Yep, it is legal.
Is not anticipation of a lack of materials a reason to stock up now? 73 Ed -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS! http
-- Bob has pretty well nailed this down. But, EQSLs are worthless for any award I am aware of. Yet, 17.5 cents at their cheapest price may be a bargain when compared to the postage to a DX station,
snipped-- And I suggest the ARRL could well have used it's own membership files for a great number of call registrations upon email request. Or do they believe ARRL members use fake addresses and cal
-- I think I screwed up here. Some kind individual informed me privately that doing the above would open the door for anyone to subscribe to QST, and then do what they wish. I think I'll just do it
Just for information, the Germany database is on the Buckmaster CDROM, as are most of the other countries. I have noticed one irregularity, some G stations have their call listed, followed by "no inf
-- All 3 are not in the FCC database downloaded Monday either. What I can't understand is why David is critized for pointing out obvious cheats. 73 Ed -- The world's top contesters battle it out in F