I don't think the rates are as high for them as they are in the Caribbean. That makes a difference. Lots of times we have to choose between running rate or trying to work a multiplier. PJ2T had 1775
John, Thanks for taking the time to do this survey. As one of the more vocal person's on the reflector against this practice, I'm very disappointed and shocked at the survey results. I really don't s
Why not allow high power in the NAQP? The guys that win all the time typically run HP in other contests anyway. Plus most of them have large antenna farms as well. You call that a level playing field
Stan, That's exactly what the NAQP rules do. Everyone has to run 100 watts and that's somehow fair and a level playing field for everyone? As we all know your antennas make your station not running h
Let me try to explain. Almost every contest has different categories like LP, HP and QRP, so you are competing again similar stations as far as power levels. This isn't totally perfect because some m
I like the NAQP because it's just about the only USA domestic contest that you can work stations on all bands. Unlike SS where you can make one contact. You can have fun even with a smaller station.
Anyone need anyone for their CW Sprint Team? I will be HP and am usually good for about 250 QSO's. More interested in a competitive team rather then a fill in just to get 10 people. Jeff KU8E _______
I think most of us contest to have fun or for occasional bragging rights with our peers. Plaques and certificates are usually secondary to that. N1UR is right about the Bermuda contest. In 1984 I att
Also forgot to mention that anyone who qualified for WRTC is compensated as well. You only have to pay to get there and your accommodations and meals are paid for. The resort in Brazil for the WRTC I
The PJ4G station is still available for some good contests this Spring. February - CQWW WPX RTTY CQWW 160 SSB March - CQWW WPX SSB May - CQWW WPX CW See www.pj4g.com for more info. Hans, PJ4LS, will
A simple solution. Make the callsign part of the exchange like SS. For example if I work P40W he would send KU8E P40W 5NN 5. There were several stations this past weekend in ARRL DX that wouldn't eve
Come on AR! I hope that was just an attempt at humor? I know both you and DG are funny guys! Either way I love the debate that there is on the reflector as long as it doesn't lead to insults and pers
Agree 100% with AB7E's observations. Unfortunately I think someday amateur radio contesting will go the same route as the horse and buggy. Those other hams who loathe us contesters will finally get w
The Alabama QSO Party is on Saturday starting at 1600z. The W4AN team will be out for our 3rd rover trip this season. There will also be a good number of other rover's on as well. All of the Alabama
I don't believe that CQWW has ever been a contest that truly has had a level playing field. Those stations on the continental boundaries have always had a big advantage. Not that they really need tha
I have to say this subject has been beat to death for years. There have been numerous suggestions for rule changes that always fall on deaf ears. The CQ Contest committee seems to operate like the Am
Ed, N1UR - It might be fun for you all in New England but it sure isn't for everyone else. The whole US contesting scene focuses on the east coast and all the sponsors are located there. Do you reall
Ken, I don't think that anyone is arguing that the activity is lacking in CQWW because it isn't. I believe this whole discussion revolves around the scoring system not being fair. I would like to see
Maybe all you so called experts should go to zone 8 and see how easy it is to win from there. Note the year that Andy won in 2014 there was no serious SOAB efforts from either zone 9 or 33. Plus in h
I'm curious if CQ has ever explored using distance based scoring like what's used in the Stew Perry contests? Figure points based on distance and keep the zones/counties as multipliers. Also make US