Results of the 2005 CQ WW DX SSB Contest Disqualified: 9A4X ? illegal operation in T9; OE4A (OE1EMS) ? illegal use of packet spotting in the single operator category -- "I guess your "Hmmmmm" might v
-- Jim's note is so on the money I felt compelled to subscribe to the reflector (I read the web archives) so I could add my Amen! If you're really irritated by busted spots, there is one solution th
There are a couple of problems with this simple analysis. 1.) The numbers given are not put in any context relative to the competition. In the 2006 CQWW DX SSB contest, NQ4I had about 800 zero point
I admit I don't get this whole discussion and the hubbub it's causing. It seems kind of silly. I log the call and exchange I copy, send in my log within a week or two, and then wait for the results.
Kudos to Jamie NS3T for his coverage of the chat room debate on radio-sport.net at http://www.radio-sport.net/160chat.htm Ken K4ZW _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing l
Yup ? now we have chat rooms to coordinate QSO?s and software to aid in weak signal reception/decoding. So it goes? K4ZW _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Co
As I was reading Pete's note, I kept thinking how is this any different than Packet? Then along comes K5ZD to steal my thunder. I can only speak for myself but if something like Packet or Skimmer bec
A couple of points I'd like to add and then I'm going to QSY and enjoy the great weekend we're going to have. I certainly appreciate your prospective Don and I don't think most of us would disagree w
While you guys are expending energy on the small stuff, let me share with you, courtesy of the PVRC web page, what others are busy doing in preparation for the upcoming contest season. This month's f
Here's a warm-up for SS SSB. I'm sure the JT guys would welcome your participation in celebrating 50 years in Amateur Radio. Ken K4ZW (JT1ZW) "JT HAMRADIO-50" ANNIVERSARY DX CONTEST" The Mongolian Am
Let me know when you guys are going to do this. The rest of us might be in need of a good run frequency. Ken K4ZW _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@c
As announced on radio-sport.net, the Potomac Valley Radio Club (PVRC) is gearing up for a series of "Webinars" on topics related to contesting. These offerings will be free and open to the worldwide
Speaking of new technology and contesting, PVRC's summer Webinar series kicks off this week. The schedule has been posted at http://www.pvrc.org/webinar/webinars.htm Also on that page is a link to a
A reminder that the next PVRC Webinar, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Antennas and Towers for Storm Survival and Long Term Reliability, by Frank Donovan W3LPL, is Monday night, July 20 at 9
A good chance for me to remind everyone that Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA will be doing a Webinar presentation on this subject August 19 at 8 PM EDT (August 20 - 00:00 UTC). Here's an outline: Review of C
According to IARU Region I regulations, operation is not allowed in the following contest-free windows I assume this means DARC is prepared to disqualify anyone logging WAE QSOs in these zones? Its a
Here's a chance to get a sneak peak of what WRTC 2010 will look like! RA3AUU will be presenting a look at the Field Day style operation of RRTC this past year. The event will be held this Monday nigh
<CQ can't inspect my station, I have philosophical objections to >that, so I'm "pre-disqualified". There might be other stations >and Ops who feel the same way. Lets look at the rule...."A competitor
Last post for me on this topic. Lets look at the rule again. "..must agree to a potential visitation at any time during the contest by an observer appointed by the CQ WW Contest Committee." Sure in a
I am pleased to announce the Webinar schedule for September/October. Things kick off next Wednesday (9/9) with KR2Q's "When GIANTS First Walked the Bands - The Early Days of Multi-Multi." Doug's pres