Remember, this is not a petition to the FCC. This seems like an open ended petition directed at contest sponsors (e.g., the ARRL and CQ). Mind you, that the petition would eventually like to influenc
Hah, well it appears at the MMSN petition folks are busy deleting posts and commentary critical of the petition. Excellent! _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-
I'd say you have 6 contests where conflict is likely... ARRL DX WPX RDXC WAE CQWW Sweeps 73 Rich NN3W -- Original Message -- From: "Tom Haavisto" <kamham69@gmail.com> To: "Don Field" <don.field@gmail
You also need to remember that the scoring analysis is done with prior operating habits and rules in mind. For example, I don't consciously work more than 1 K station on each band except to grab the
Since its going to be a locked up in the house type of weekend, I might as well get on for the RAC Winter contest. Does everybody work everyody with the knowledge that non-VE QSOs are worth only 2 po
the standard alternate is the Double Tree which is about 2 blocks off. 73 Rich NN3W _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.cont
I fully agree with Tonno. I've done both SOHP assisted and unassisted - with the #1 SOAB in 2006, the #2 SOAB on 2007 and the #1 SOAB(A) in 2008. My score in 36 hours in 2008 - assisted - was basical
I am not sure that they know better. Many times I will listen to the ham calling me, and he is either a mobile or a 2x3 call. You can't presume that there is malice intended and I think its not a goo
Hi Rick. Owing to work commitments, I too am sidelined this year. Been going and down the band spotting folks, and have noticed some folks waaay too close to the edges. We really need to clean up thi
Thats not correct. ARRL DX received 5800 logs in 2009 versus 3506 for RDXC... 73 Rich NN3W _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lis
Multiply the QSO count by 2 to get what? A 48 hour count? If so, thats not valid since, under normal conditions, there is almost always fewer QSOs to be made on Day 2. A more realistic factor would b
As to receive antennas, I'd allow for 1 beverage or for a combination of smaller, compact antennnas (K9AY, pennant, etc). 73 Rich NN3W _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest maili
Jose, I too like IARU, but I think the HQ competition routine is becoming, frankly, stupid. Dozens of HQ stations spread across the band, acting as CQ monsters for a full 24 hours. I also think the v