I've had a cheap-o $50 wireless keyboard and mouse combo in the shack for about six months now and love it. This particular one operates at 27 MHz (27.095 and 27.145). I've had no RFI problems, even
How about we change nothing. So what if a few weekends out of the year find the bands congested because of major contests? Toooooo Bad! Should he have the right to the expectation of a clear frequenc
Like Dan, I've been considering one of these antennas and share his concerns about their durability. I'd really like to hear some comments from those who've installed them, especially from those livi
Who's collecting the stats? Born :1962 Licensed: 18 Years. Employment: Technical-Communications. Average $$/Year on hobby: Probably $1500-2K on average. Don't tell the wife. Time spent on hobby/week
I have been using a 27 MHz mouse and keyboard since late last summer and have had no RFI problems on TX or RX. I had expected some problems while running high power, but haven't had any. I've really
Ditto. We try to be competitive in 1A, and the 15 minute rule definitely is a factor in deciding whether to operate certain bands. seldom dropped below 50/hr (the lowest I saw was mid 40s at 5AM Sund
far Absolutely. Any endeavor requiring skill and technique requires practice. Effectively operating an amateur station under pressure, whether in a real emergency or a contest situation, is no differ
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Have you tried tapping it lower? I'm probably wrong, but 50-60' seems kind of high for an 80m tap on that tower... I'm building a pair of 40m verticals using the TT tubing. Not sure what info you're
Well said, Bud. 73, Steve N8NM participation by the "newbies" and "little guys", I'm surprised this is the first reference to one of the biggest dis-incentives of recent years -- ARRL's decision to s
I find that brain damage starts setting in after the first several hours ;) But seriously, I know that I ask for repeats more frequently after I start feeling tired. My brain just doesn't process inf
Ditto Don's comments about the 735. I put together a portable SO2R station using a pair of these, and everything he said mirrors my experience with them (and also the older Kenwoods). One thing to co
I don't normally get involved in these discussions, but I have to ask... Am I really your QSO #160? :-) Just kidding. 73- Steve N8NM _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing
I've heard contesters referred to as cliquish on several occasions. I have to say, I haven't found this to be the case at all. For instance: When I first started playing this game in the mid 80's, th
Don't you mean that the unassisted stations are more dominant? At least that's how I'm reading this, but I'm sleep deprived at the moment. I took a very quick glance at last years SS CW results, and
Hi Paul, I don't really see a need for optos unless you've got an unusual situation, for instance: a difference in ground potential between your rigs and the switchbox. I did use them at one time in
Along with many of the things that others have mentioned, I've found that my alertness is improved when the shack is clean, desk uncluttered, and the room well lit. I like halogen over incandescent o
This has worked well for me, too. 73, Steve N8NM _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-cont
GE Dick, Lowering the monitors is the right move; you'll wonder how you ever got by with them elevated! One thing that I find helps is having a good quality, adjustable chair. I also like a small foo