Here is the problem with sending QSO B4. Lets assume I have your call wrong in my log - that would be the only reason to call you a second time. I then get a QSO B4, but I have NO idea when I worked
Running QRP or QRO is not the issue. I think we have both been around long enough to know that running QRO does not guarantee a big signal on the other end, nor does running QRP guarantee a weak sig
Hi Art Its a pretty simple concept - copy what is sent OVER THE AIR, and that is what goes in your log. Once your log is submitted to the contest sponsor, change whatever you like in your own log. A
I don't have a dog in this fight - great discussion though! But - I must question this comment. If there are other ON stations on, does this mean "meh - don't bother - there will always be someone e
Come to the Ontario QSO Party on *Saturday, April 18 and Sunday April 19* - Everyone's invited! Exchange is S/P/C (out-of province) or Ontario county (in-province). Complete Rules and other informati
Before anyone starts throwing rocks at Randy, we need to remember he is not working alone on reviewing logs. There are a number of top ops that are part of the contest committee. My expectation would
Last call for logs for the 2015 Ontario QSO Party. The deadline is tomorrow May 19th at 23:59Z. Electronic Cabrillo logs can be submitted through the OQP Log submittal Page at: http://va3cco.com/oqp/
I am gong to read between the lines, and I will be the first to admit this is a guess on my part. This is aimed at folks with TOP 10 World scores. Not the "Boy and his radio" class entrant. By having
This is interesting and is similar to the issue that NQ4I has raised for several years now. Namely, that he is too far south to be competitive in a DX contest where working Europe is a must. FWIW: ev
Hi Jukka You logged the QSO based on what happened over the air - job done. No point in making changes after the fact, and you certainly did the right thing. I would have done the same. For someone t
Hi John Please keep in mind why you decided to play radio in the first place - namely - to have FUN. At the same time, you run into people of all types. Some don't like contesters, some have read (or
Thanks for bringing this up. There were several folks sending "QSO B4", and I am not sure what the purpose of it was. Clearly, EVERYONE is using computerized logging these days, and if one person dec
drastically different than it is today and the "unassisted" Sadly, this is already not the case. Look at what packet has done: get spotted - instant pileup. Busted packet spot - instant pileup of lo
Hi Marty Glad to see there are some young contesters here. Please don't focus on things others are doing wrong like "Please copy..." We all learn from our mistakes, and we get better through practice
And the problem is - non contesters came to *expect* QRM free operation. For a few years there were lots of "You're interfering with a net!!" type comments when running on phone. Thankfully - no so m
I expect one of the goals (among other things) of the NAQP is to serve as a training ground for new ops: to learn to run for example. But - they also need to learn how to find stations to work *witho
Hi Pete There is more to this than getting on and out of a pileup quickly. Assuming everyone followed - and was able to master your technique of getting in/out fast - before the pileup forms, that wo
I think there is more to it. First off, at the start of the contest, EVERY QSO is a new mult. So - NA works NA, EU works EU - lots of mults for everyone. Trying to find/work PJ2T, or any other Carrib
I think there are times when good judgement and common sense need to be taken into account, and there are times when running split is the only way to manage things. I worked 4W/K1YC, and had he NOT b
I would suggest that if you want a level playing field - mano-a-mano - the opportunity will be available a few years from now in DL land. Will be interesting to see if YOU qualify to be there. I expe