Over the years I have tried the various permutations and came away with = the conclusion that for me 2 monitors and 2 keyboards work best, = especially since with typing I operate in S & P mode (that
Hi Dan, K3ZO posted comments and queries on how the ARRL log-checks certain types of "unstable" exchanges. I am not sure that they were ever addressed or responded to and I would like a clear and def
This reminds me of an experience I had in January 1986 just a few days after Aruba - P4 became "Status Aparte". I had come down to Aruba to put the new country on the air on January 6, 1986 (Aruba be
The 9K2ZZ method of dealing with this problem would appear to be self-deafeating. (I'm not picking on Phil here but since 9K2ZZ was mentioned specifically I thought I would respond)... First, it take
We have left out one additional example of the bad operating practices that "last two" callers foster.. How many times have you had the following exchange: KQ2M "CQ Contest.... KQ2M Contest" Pileup "
I had a real good belly laugh with KR6X's second method "exchanges". Tnx I really needed that! There is no doubt that #1 is the superior method IF the guy understands to give his full call without pr
The 9K2ZZ method of dealing with this problem would appear to be self-deafeating. (I'm not picking on Phil here but since 9K2ZZ was mentioned specifically I thought I would respond)... First, it take
We have left out one additional example of the bad operating practices that "last two" callers foster.. How many times have you had the following exchange: KQ2M "CQ Contest.... KQ2M Contest" Pileup "
I had a real good belly laugh with KR6X's second method "exchanges". Tnx I really needed that! There is no doubt that #1 is the superior method IF the guy understands to give his full call without pr
Dale, The contest log-checking should catch the error IF that is what is being checked - this of course varies by contest, but of what relevance is this? Certainly I would attempt to correct the bust
Hans, You missed the point of BOTH my posts. I am NOT suggesting that accurate signals reports should not be given, I am saying (again) that using *the meter* to determine the signal report is a bad
Guys, Why NOT have a Grid Square contest for HF? I agree with Kelly, VE4XT. It should be a NEW contest and not alter the rules of an existing one. 23 years ago the "Bicentennial Contest" was born whi
I was surprised to learn of existing grid-square contests for HF but because my "radio-time" is so severly limited by my businesses and now a newborn daughter, it makes sense that I was unaware. HOWE
Outstanding Doug! IMHO here are the two format's that I think might be best: 24 hour Mixed mode format SOAB HP, LP & QRP, unassisted or packet Work everyone once per band mode 10-160 CW and SSB qso's
Fellow Contesters, There seems to be a LOT of confusion on this issue. The NEW contest that I proposed, based on Grid-Squares and distance-based scoring, is a NEW, repeat NEW contest, NOT the ARRL DX
Dale, The contest log-checking should catch the error IF that is what is being checked - this of course varies by contest, but of what relevance is this? Certainly I would attempt to correct the bust
Hans, You missed the point of BOTH my posts. I am NOT suggesting that accurate signals reports should not be given, I am saying (again) that using *the meter* to determine the signal report is a bad
Guys, Why NOT have a Grid Square contest for HF? I agree with Kelly, VE4XT. It should be a NEW contest and not alter the rules of an existing one. 23 years ago the "Bicentennial Contest" was born whi
I was surprised to learn of existing grid-square contests for HF but because my "radio-time" is so severly limited by my businesses and now a newborn daughter, it makes sense that I was unaware. HOWE
Outstanding Doug! IMHO here are the two format's that I think might be best: 24 hour Mixed mode format SOAB HP, LP & QRP, unassisted or packet Work everyone once per band mode 10-160 CW and SSB qso's