<<Now the current rules (3 digi modes) spread the activity too much. Working RTTY and FTx in the same contest is not the logging-wise straightforward either.>> I am beginning to agree with Tim and ot
Do you think all CW discussions should be moved to a CW reflector and all SSB talk moved to an SSB reflector? This is a discussion about contesting and is best kept here. Stan, K4SBZ "Real radio bou
Ed, Not at all true. If there is a disagreement, then one or the other gets a NIL. The operator must be the one who terminates the string of transmission. He either accepts the call into his log or d
Ed, person on the other end does the same. If the logged items match its a Q. Both computers could have suggested and autofilled something different and it doesnt matter, because humans actually inte
Here is what Dave Edmonds, KN4ANF, Bruce Horne, WA7BNM, and I have come up with to increase interest in State QSO Parties. Bruce's SQP Tracker on 3830Scores.com currently shows 2019 results because t
We tell people who complain about contesting that they have the WARC bands specifically designated to be contest free. How will we be able to continue to say that if we let any little group declare t
The IARU Region 2 band plan states clearly: Contests: Contest activity shall not take place on: 2200 m (136 kHz), 630 m (472 kHz), 60 m (5.3 MHz), 30 m (10 MHz), 17 m (18 MHz) and 12 m (24 MHz). Non-
I am always amazed when I read/hear someone complain about no conversations with FT8, but it seems acceptable that there are no conversations in DXing or contesting. The only difference is that some
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If you want auto tuning with an amp, you cant beat the SPE amps. I have an older one, the 1K-FA and love it. Solid state autotune up to FOUR antennas with two inputs. Stan, K4SBZ "Real radio bounces
I agree that this form of operating gives an unfair advantage and should not be competing directly with non-media operations. However, the obvious benefits of merging social media with contesting and
Sterling, It's great to hear from a younger ham. That was extremely well said. I hope more of the older and traditional (not always the same) hams read and reread what you said. BTW, at 76 I fall int
I agree with Peter that the sponsors of the major contests now need to get together and hammer out some new rules/categories. Not just for this current situation, but with a better eye on leveling th
OK, Paul, we get it. You are completely anti-FT. You keep claiming that it is automatic, which it is not. Anyone who is experienced with the mode will tell you that there is a lot of human interactio
Ria, I am a member of the ARRL Contesting group and am waiting for this incident to be discussed there. My question was "Are the sponsors listening?" It would seem to be to their benefit to be monito
I agree with Jeff. The horse is long dead. Everyone did a fine job of raising all of the issues along with a few suggestions for improvement. Now is the time to turn it over to the officials. Since h
I have been following this discussion with interest. I am a proponent of leveling the playing field as much as possible. My concern is with the real world contesting environment. Today's contest logg
What do you suggest for "S"? Sierra doesn't work, I've used "Sugar". Is "Santiago" universally understood? People have trouble with "Zulu". I use "Zanzibar". Any other suggestions? _________________
Mike, Many ops had dozens of contacts in the NEQP. Just because you were only able to make two isnt a good reason why NE should cancel the event. Consider your location, propagation, etc. Stan, K4SBZ
AA4TI has 27, 24 on SSB. WA6POZ (right here across town in Tallahassee, FL) has 30. Both qualify as dozens last time I went to school. Stan, K4SBZ "Real radio bounces off the sky." __________________