Hi Jack: Legal and I see no reason whatsoever that it would be bad form. In fact, I set up once to do this. I honestly can't remember whether it worked or not...it's been a while! :-) I think I was t
Hi Rich: You left the TNC at N3HBX set to NN3W. We didn't figure out to reset it until after WPX SSB, so we made some spots using your call. (The "hidden" command is MYCALL. I hadn't dealt with a rea
From the 2006 rules: Sounds like a delta loop (one element) is OK, even a vee beam (one element). Oddly, it seems to permit multiple single-element antennas for 40, 80, and 160. A set of vee beams fo
Hi Vladimir: I believe this may not be a good idea. Many times during a contest I have a casual station call in who is not in the contest. I take the time to explain the exchange, thank the operator,
to time. I think the best thing a casual op can do to help is to remember to work more than one serious guy. not sure, then work four or five. This doesn't take much more than just working one guy. r
Hi Filipe: On many radios (I'm familiar with FT1000MP's), you have to use a STEREO plug, with the keying on the "TIP" to use the paddle connector to send CW. A mono plug causes what you describe sinc
Actually, this is likely to change the way I operate in rare cases. I have been known to solicit Sweepstakes contacts from net control stations, for instance, when they pop up on my run frequency and
I had a similar experience with BWI. I finally managed to get them to accept the paddles but have started checking them (and taking the risk of losing them of course as a result). This was several ye
Hi Rex and Warren: It is possible to run DOS alongside WindowsXP on these new computers. The computer needs parallel and serial ports which can be a problem for some new laptops. The process is descr
What if we had a contest where, instead of streaming audio and video, we had to submit our LOGS in real-time to the sponsor? Heck, the results could be ready when the closing bell rang! I think this
Good day, everyone: I have updated my procedure and bootable CD for installing FreeDOS (or MSDOS) on almost any WindowsXP computer. You can install FreeDOS (or MSDOS) beside WindowsXP without damagin
Hi Bill: There is no DOS with XP (unless you mean the ability to create a recovery floppy and reboot with that?). WindowsXP offers the ability to open a "Command Prompt" window which will run some co
Hi Dave: This works really well. There are simple, reliable boot loading programs (like GAG from gag.sourceforge.net) that make selecting which hard drive gets booted MUCH easier than using the BIOS.
This discussion continues to amaze me. :-) There is a whole list of items which are about technology - including SO2R - and then there is help from other operators to find stations to work. "Packet"
Good day, everyone: I am drowning in bureau QSL cards! :-) I think the answer to this is going to be automatically QSL'ing all of the DX stations I work. Does anyone have recommendations how to use t
[...] Now, the serious M/M's (and SO2R folks) have a much easier way to eliminate intra-station interference - just create a receiving site 50 miles away and you can hear a LOT better on the same and
Hi Mike: I hope that no one is doing this (remote receivers) in the ARRL contests or the CQWW/CQ WXP, where it is against the rules. Using remote receive sites would be a HUGE advantage. I think that
[...] These ARE NOT universally help opinions. I am against permitting computer controlled contest stations to compete, for example. These issues are not settled. 73, Mark, KD4D _____________________
[...] Hi Ward: Have you seen the "Contesting FAQ?" http://www.qsl.net/zs1an/contesting_faq.html I think ZS1AN has done a great job with this and I think it is a great resource. 73, Mark, KD4D _______
Good day, everyone: I'm going to be in Dayton Wednesday night, before the Contest University, and staying at the Crowne Plaza. Anyone interested in meeting for dinner Wednesday night to swap contest