This is very important information for tower climbers. I have never heard of this before, but am very glad that it is posted here. http://lists.contesting.com/archives/html/CQ-Contest/2004-01/msg0000
Fun reading.... I guess many guys who sign /qrp during the contest are just qrpers who normally and sign /qrp for casual qsos, but get on during the 'test. It is very common for qrpers to sign /qrp f
Self-spotting, Packet, Ethics, and Cheaters I don't know about the other contests, but for CQWWDX, self-spotting is explicitly illegal. As for all the gentlemen who state that, "I swear I did not spo
BUO is correct. WAE used to be my favorite contest. Since they permitted packet for single/op, I have not entered or participated. Does my indivudual protest matter to them...maybe not. But it matter
Hi all: Here is what is wrong with some (many, most?) packet users. Emphasis on USERS. I pulled this from a posting by N2BA on cq-contestin.com. Since it is a public forum, I hope that N2BA is not up
First, a comment for "the other Doug." Once again, you are attempting to usurp my Doug-ness...this time with Slugness. HOWEVER....I received an email today from another station formally ack'ing that
In a private email, I received this comment: [snip] On the other hand I do feel it would be MUCH more sporting and a better display of Your and a few other guys talent..to eliminate the use of comput
Over the years (decades) I've found that "just tune on by" works for me. If they don't sign in 2 calls...I'm gone. What happens if you call a "non-signer" and work him and he still does not sign his
I guess some people are condemned to live a really boring existence. -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS! http://hom
Unless you are rare DX, it is exceedingly difficult to work a "unique" station in the CQWW contest (probably most other contests). Over the last two decades, I have (first-hand) investigated hundreds
Dear debaters and conjecturers: It's amazing how threads take on a life of their own.... Anyhow, prompted by Stu's latest post, I will be incredibly magnanimous (TIC). You can find ALL the answers (a
Contesters: Just my 2 cents.... The original question with this as the topic was answered quickly and long ago. If you are now going to talk about what the ARRL rules are -OR- especially if you are n
Hi all: For my CONTESTING antenna, I just took receipt of a piece of 12" x 12" x 0.25"cast acrylic sheet. Any suggestions on how best to cut this up into smaller, rectangular pieces? Thanks... de Dou
For those who have asked.... Doug KR2Q -- The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland! THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS! http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~jamesb/ --
Dear packet spotters of local friends: [disclaimer - the following opinion is my own and shall not be construed as the ruling of any contest committee with which I may be associated] So you state tha
Jim (EKM), et al: You missed the key element of this...namely spotting "your friend" MULTIPLE TIMES. Nobody gives a hoot if you spot your friend. But if you are pumping out his/her callsign, well tha
KR6X sed: <<Spot stations during a contest when your true intent is to aid the scores of those who receive the spot over the spotting network -- never spot a station when your true intent is to aid t
The intercourse now taking place on "spotting" your friends (or whomever) multiple times is becoming intolerable to me. Some guys must just enjoy mental masturbation via contesting.com. Volumes need
Dear 24-hour proponents: Lets suppose that you can get your wish. Just how do you propose to set it up? Will you specify which 24 hours (first, last, some formula)? Are you going to set up off times?