Very sorry to hear this news. Dave was editor of the National Contest Journal for several years. First while I was publisher and then when the ARRL took over the publication. He was a guy who got thi
The actual goal of moving an hour earlier is to reduce the West "advantage". In the last few years, 20m has only been open in the Eastern USA for a short time after the start. This reduces it to a tw
As contesters we may feel that way, but the original point is valid. The casual guy who is chasing awards does not feel compelled to maximize QSOs. He is looking for contacts that could result in QSL
I worked that guy. Gave me a smile. I want to know why RTTY ops always send my call when they are calling me. So many times I would hear my call print in the clear and then there was QRM from other c
Nothing wrong with this default message. I believe the error is that guys send the exchange message when they are calling someone. So as the CQer, it is a bit confusing to see an exchange printing wh
You may only enter one Overlay category. You must make a choice. Randy K5ZD Is it possible to enter both the classic and the TB-Wires category overlays for the RTTY WPX contest? The robot won't let m
We are always looking for new and interesting ways to present the results of the CQ WPX Contest. Thanks to the efforts of Tom Morrison, K5TM, we can now display the number of entries over the past 10
There are several update to the CQ WPX web site due the category changes and to present historical data in new ways. Full details on the blog at https://cqwpx.com/blog/web-site-changes-for-new-catego
One of the great things about contesting is that everyone gets to select their own way to play the game. They may get on for a few hours, a lot of hours, high power, QRP, single band, or maybe they j
Yes, this can be annoying. Especially when there are two or more callers about the same frequency and signal strength. These days, it seems there are many people working CW who don't really copy it t
I think this page will answer your question. https://cqwpx.com/legacyrecords.htm Randy K5ZD GE All So now that there is no distinction between assisted and unassisted in CQ WPX CW thi
The change that really impacted WPX SSB/CW was when the limit for single ops went from 30 hours to 36 hours. This greatly limited the competitive opportunities around the world. Those extra 6 hours p
One of the fun things about the WPX contest is the number of multipliers. Every new prefix worked helps build the score. Ray NM2O has looked at the TI7W log from last year and made a list of the USA
Not sure about weird or unusual, but a QSO that has stuck in my mind from many years ago was working A35NN in and ARRL DX CW contest. His exchange was 5NN NN. I remember it took me a few QSOs listeni
Good question Steve! If I recall, the category was first adopted by ARRL and then later by CQ WPX. Not sure that it's continuation has anything to do with RHR... I don't see much downside for it to c
I think this might be what you are looking for. https://www.warca.org/ It is a contest operator ranking system that uses contest results from major contests over 3 years. It is not well know or easy
This is not a CQ or ARRL contest issue. It is a government regulations issue. It is also one where you may not want to ask the question and get and answer you did not expect... Good question Ed. Mike
The K1DG CTU presentation is excellent. Everyone should review it before the Fall contests! There is always going to be "stuff that happens" that causes some busts and NILs in your log. But, good to
The CQ WW RTTY contest is going on this weekend. Runs until 0000z. I have yet to work anyone in NM, ND, VT, or MT. Bands have been great. Especially 15 meters. Almost like we have sunspots or somethi
I believe it will depend greatly on whoever steps forward to organize the next WRTC. _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.con