I use the FT1000MP, and it's a fine rig. But in terms of raw SSB receiving sensitivity it's a negligible improvement over my old faithful 940. All sorts of superior bells and whistles, many of which
Mark, Thank you for a reasoned presentation about QST plans. However, I would suggest the following. ARRL, through QST, should be the LEADER in amateur radio. I believe that serious contesters, serio
...and the WAZ/5BWAZ standings. John, NT5C. -- CQ-Contest on WWW: http://lists.contesting.com/_cq-contest/ Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.com I presume that CQ Magazine (being
Pete N4ZR wrote (re Dayton): That's true. I got what they said was the next-to-last room at 7.48, after holding the 'phone line from 07:00:00! Where did all the rooms go? Are there "block booking" se
There are several fishy things about the Dayton Crowne Plaza. Last year I had a confirmed room, in writing. Took the precaution of checking about five days in advance - it had gone - "no record"! My
Absolutely no effect whatever. Irrelevant. They're not proposing a rule to limit you to 10wpm are they? John, NT5C. _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest
Where in the world did you get that idea Art? Nothing could be further from the truth! The ARRL Board has emphasized that updated voluntary band planning by mode, well coordinated with amateurs world
I agree with Igor about the FT1000MP on 10M. "No good" may be a bit strong, but I still keep my old TS940S just for long-path DXing on 10M, because its noise floor and sensitivity in quiet conditions
Absolutely no effect whatever. Irrelevant. They're not proposing a rule to limit you to 10wpm are they? John, NT5C. _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest
Where in the world did you get that idea Art? Nothing could be further from the truth! The ARRL Board has emphasized that updated voluntary band planning by mode, well coordinated with amateurs world
Tim, That worked out well for the enthusiasts, although some folks felt consolidation at Hara would still be better if possible, for the overall health of HamVention. From a selfish point of view, I
Craig, I'm sorry, but I don't see the connection between IRLP (pro or con) and your conclusion. In our internal club discussion (CTDXCC) we largely agree that IRLP isn't really ham radio "contesting"
Ed, It's because it's not "our" Region. It's IARU Region II, in which both Canada and the United States happen to be located. And IARU rules permit U.S. 'Phone operation 7000-7100, just like Canadian
That's at least equally true in 40M SSB DXing, perhaps more so. A large number of U.S. stations hear all that rare stuff operating transceive below 7100 - and there are few Canadian DXers who seem to
Dayton is far from perfect. The greatest irritation for me is that the major events are split between two sites - Hara Arena and the Crowne Plaza - which have very poor (in fact, worsening) transport
In answer to Patrick Hoppe's question about 10M: Yes, it was open from Texas to W. Europe and N. Africa this morning (Sun). As usual on ten, if someone is there they can be quite loud. G7GNM, one of
Rich K2WR wrote: As far as the band plan itself, I think it's a laudatory attempt to separate incompatible uses of shared spectrum. However, the (40M) band plan is not necessary practical in every in