It was recently posted that: [snip] That's not Single-Op Assisted, that's (technically) Multioperator. The definition of "Assisted" in both CQ and ARRL contests is specifically limited to spotting as
Dear DO, et al: 1. Unlike SS where you MUST send both calls, a typical qso in CQWW is: a. a bunch of guys send their call b. one station is called in reply and gets a signal report c. the "chosen" st
Dear CØ3Ø9 You really scare me, José. Please do NOT share how you handle your biological functions. de Doug KR2Q _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailin
HI all: Somewhere inside, I just know that I am going to regret posting this. LOL Let's revisit the original wonderful example about changing the flat tire. 1. Vehicle operator discovers they have a
Sure sounds like, "use of spotting assistance" to me. de Doug KR2Q _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailma
You're right. I was not explicit enough. When I said "stop by" I should have said, "stop by ON YOUR FREQUENCY." de Doug KR2Q ..._._ _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing
HI all: Well, I guess I'm the guy who responded "in private" in total support of the idea...all points, one through five. For those of you who don't like point one (no directional CQs), you have to p
Hi all: Earlier this year, I asked "why do you use assistance?" and suggested that folks send me their replies so that I might understand their mind-set (not to criticize, just to understand). CQ-Con
Hi all: Pretty lofty subject title, huh? LOL This is a long post, but hopefully not verbose. I'd like to reframe single op in terms of an historical perspective as well as a future persepective. I fe
Hi all: Okay, I'm telling you now...this posting is OUT OF CHARACTER for me. Here is a JUST FOR FUN posting (well, mostly "just for fun"). Single-Op, Assisted Single-Op, Unlimited Single-Op, Enhanced
Hi all: Okay...so all of us have experienced the agony of having to wait through 2, 3, or 4 QSO's before "the other guy" signs his call. "What's the matter with this guy?" is really more like "Gee wh
HI all:I am really frustrated.As many of you may recall, I do a lot of qrp work and have been doing so for several? decades.? I'm a decent op, but I can't seem to work any (not much) DX on 160 with q
Hi all: Another approach...that I actually used. Import the "wrong" text file (.log) into ms-excel (the file missing the RST). Add 2 columns at the "right" places and populate them with 599 (or whate
I first met Dave in 1975/6 when I was invited up to K2GL's?M/M. We operatedat K2GL's?several times per year until 1986 when Buz?passed.At that time ('76?), we were voting on which callsign?to use in
Bill: As N2AA has said in the past, "GOT ONE!" de Doug KR2Q _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listi
HI all: One might ask if "digital voice" is also phone. After pondering that.... I would also point all readers to W3ZZ's THE WORLD ABOVE 50 MHZ column in Feb 2007 QST, under the "digital" section (p
For CQWW 2006:As of today at 22:40z....electronic submissions only:4365?? SSB4336?? CWFigure perhaps a couple hundred paper on top of that.de Doug KR2QPS..nothing "secret" here...just to go CQWW.com
Hi all: I received an audio file for one my QSO's in the sprint. I liked that....I sounded "loud." Do YOU have our QSO (or did you hear me CQing or working someone else) recorded and if so, can you s
No, this has nothing to do with Jim. I just went though the Dink USA listing, observing the "hours operated" column. Gee whiz. So far, only four guys broke into the 40's in terms of hours of operatio