Sure, the East Coast has the advantage in the DX contests. The W5s have the advantage in the Domestic contests. And the West Coast has the advantage in any contest that focuses on Asia, like the AA.
Hi all: Thanks to the hospitality of John, VE3EJ, I'll be S/O AB from his house this weekend in the WW SSB. Looking forward to my first S/O in a DX contest in a L O N G time (5+ years). My question f
Thanks for the replies. Of the 20 or so I received, most (90%) echoed my own thoughts: stick with what people know! The extra activity generated by VX probably isn't worth the repeats it will generat
I don't think it is the sole reason, although probably makes it worse. In this case I just call 'em and if it's a dupe, it's a dupe. I'd encourage you to do the same. Maybe we can change the behavior
I don't think it is the sole reason, although probably makes it worse. In this case I just call 'em and if it's a dupe, it's a dupe. I'd encourage you to do the same. Maybe we can change the behavior
I don't think it is the sole reason, although probably makes it worse. In this case I just call 'em and if it's a dupe, it's a dupe. I'd encourage you to do the same. Maybe we can change the behavior
Jamie, Although the scores show SOA as being lower than SO, I agree w/ Tree as to the cause. It's the competition level. Given the same station+operator+antennas in an all band category, the use of a
It's true that in most years, for CQ WW and ARRL DX, the highest single operator all band score comes from the operator who is Unassisted. But I do not believe that means "Help", call it packet or sk
Having been on both sides of this equation, also from Z33 and Z8, my answer is: Nothing. 73, Jeff N5TJ _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.c
Sorry all, this was meant for W7EJ. I can operate a radio but not e-mail. 73 Jeff _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contes
Interesting topic and angles. I can confirm that I *do not* send my call after each QSO during big hours. When working as many as 8-10 people in a minute on SSB there's no time/reason to sign each Q
Good questions Bob. And agree with K5TR comments. People need to know how to run/adapt to their situation. Being able to run well/effectively at what would be described as more typical QSO rates is i
In NAQP CW I had no issue finding a run frequency. My antennas: 9' tall vertical dipole for 10-20 GP on 40/80 Was I on xx.030? Maybe a few times, but more likely lower or higher in the band 73 Jeff N
Agree, SS is a one of a kind contest with a rich history. No reason to change it, there are plenty of other contests for those that prefer a different format. 73 Jeff N5TJ ___________________________
Over the years I've had the pleasure to guest op from some great stations in the CQWW SSB in both single op categories, SO Assisted and traditional SO. Assisted from Texas and Canada, traditional fro