In a private e-mail to me, the esteemed Dr. B(afoofnik) made a great suggestion: With a 24 hour category, why not back-to-back contests? I LIKE IT! Here is the answer to those skeptics who say that p
No, there is no dupe issue. You can only work guys once on each band during the 48 hour contest period. So.... that introduces a further element of strategy in the TWO 24-hr events. I predict that th
I think ice-wrestling is more fun than 160 SSB. But I know that the real reason you want a guest op this weekend is so you can play laser "fetch" with your dog. :-) Bob KQ2M
It is a nice idea in THEORY Jim. But try explaining it to a 4 year old child! :-) And after you have explained it for the 5th time DURING the contest, then try to get that child to actually follow yo
CQ WORLD WIDE DX CONTEST -- 2003 Call: KQ2M Category: Single Operator Power: High Power Unassisted 41.4 hours ON Band: All Band Mode: SSB Country: United States Zone: 5 BAND QSO QSO PTS PTS/QSO ZONES
Hi Guys, I will on vacation with my family from 12/29/03 - 1/09/04 in Boca Raton, FL. I will have a car and can travel so if there are any contesters/Dxers, etc. that would like to get together, plea
Hi, I am interested in buying several Hygain HG205-CA antennas in very good condition. Please reply to me off-reflector with price, details and a full description of condition including any extras or
Hi Guys, I am looking to replace two non-working Palomar tunable preamps that I use with my beverages. I want to buy two new TUNABLE preamps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which ones to buy
Hi, I am looking to buy 1 or 2 Hygain HG205CA's now known as the LJ205CA. Please reply off reflector with price/quality and details. Thanks and 73, Bob KQ2M kq2m@earthlink.net _______________________
My vote to limit operating time is NO! Here's why... At 45 and not in the same shape healthwise that I was a few years ago, it has gotten exponentially harder to do 48 hours. No doubt it will continu
I recently received two contest plaques for: 1) 2003 WPXSSB donated by Oms, PY5EG and, 2) 2004 WPXCW donated by Dennis, K7BV. First of all, many thanks to both of you for sponsoring these plaques whi
I have no doubt that use of packet/spotting, etc. would add significantly to my score. Score increase % would depend (among other things) 1) Number of bands open simultaneously, 2) Availability of pr
0 Sun spots last 7 days. K = 0 A = 1 Auroral Oval = 1 WE ARE FINALLY HERE! Looking forward to cycle 24! 73 Bob KQ2M _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@
Hi, I would appreciate some help from the reflector as I locate items some items necessary for rebuilding my station. 1) Can anyone tell me the exact bolts I will need for use with Star Guys, and whe
Hi, 1) I am looking to buy an M2 40M3FS-100. Does anyone have one they are looking to sell? Please email me privately with price and condition. 2) I need to buy a large quantity of Ferrite Beads. Ami
Hi, I am looking to buy 1 or 2 Hygain HG205CA's now known as the LJ205CA. My need is immediate. Please reply off reflector with price/quality and details. Thanks and 73, Bob KQ2M kq2m@earthlink.net _
Hi, I need to buy a reliable quality laptop that I can use for business applications and must be able to use with contesting software, preferably networked with a second laptop or desktop computer. I
CQ Contest? NO! Yagis have been taken down I wait in silence. 73 Bob KQ2M _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com
While I was scrolling the Charter Internet Cable TV choices during CQWW on Saturday evening I saw this movie title: DEADLOCKED: ESCAPE FROM ZONE 14 I didn't watch it, but I cringed when I thought of
Hi, I am currently using several WIN XP computers with regular connected keyboards and mice. I would like to switch to wireless keyboards and wireless mice, but am wondering whether or not this will