From this side of the big pond many think similar about the "old vs new" contest generations. Only few like to respond on platforms like this. It is not that we disagree with all new developments. It
Your logging program only tells you that because you are somehow connected to a 'QSO alerting assistance'. The example below might prove you did not cheat, it does prove that somehow you have put you
Can someone, or the moderator(s) explain to us Europeans that if we add a personal critical remark its publication is being refused and every time hams from the USA soil practises this, no one interf
Contesting is about FUN. However, after every major contest the same debates start again. Year after year. Rules, more rules, interpreting rules, outsmarting the rules, enforcing the rules and then s
Oh yes there is: the '5' is currently replaced by 'E' where the RST exchange becomes effectively "ENN" I believe this is pushing it beyond the reasonable and I will not use it. Next the copiable 5NN
One missing letter in the log... Happened to me too, more than once, especially because there's one fine DX'er which has one digit less than my call. What did I do? I just smiled at the idea of a pos
Contesting is about FUN !! Oh wait..I elaborated about that already on may 25th... Anyway, let me offer a suggestion here: "Remove any incentive , reward, etc. from the SO class" Since the SOA class
Hi Mario, My experience during many experiments is that weak signals just around or above the noise level, totally disappear on many DSP based receivers as soon as you switch from carrier to modulate
The NPR test is flawed because of its reference MDS. MDS is measured using a STEADY carrier. As soon as you modulate a weak signal carrier, it disappears in the band noise of most DSP based receivers
The issue can be solved by removing the incentive for cheaters. For SO just cancel any prize, no wooden plaque anymore. Instead make the wooden plaque for SOA twice as large and preferably in gold. U
Call me naive but, when I participate as SO Unassisted I switch off ALL internet access/devices/routers in my house I am only 'connected' to my rig and antennas at my QTH. It should not be so difficu
Very interesting indeed! It will surely change matters in Hi-Fi music listening. For optimizing you S/N listening experience in Ham-Radio DX'ng/Contesting there are also other very relevant parameter
Very interesting and good feedback. Things I read: Instant gratification Visual attraction for 'mults' No investment, no build-up, no learning curve Start at winning level But it will take some time
Please do not spoil the fun of SO contenders because of your reasons. Instead, change behavior. Make assisted/all allowed category MORE interesting for the cheaters: - Raise the public recognition -
Please do not spoil the fun of SO contenders by deleting the category for whatever reason. Instead, change people behavior. Make assisted/all allowed category MORE interesting for the cheaters: - Rai
Please RE-read the subject; "Proposal for keeping..." meaning I am trying to offer an alternative BEFORE the contest organisations decide to combine SO & SOA. The angle here is I do not want the "bow
Being a Dinosauer, when I contest from home (unassisted) I Disconnect all cable TV/internet/phone entries to the house. Switch off mains to most parts of my house including the livingroom, killing el
Yes that IS FAIR. This is as absurd as those with no legs claiming to have a right to summit Everest. Results in life is because of your personal commitment, taking ownership of realistic goals. And
Very well put. Thank you! 73 Mark PA5MW Its far more speed, time, and calorie efficient to use a car than to walk. Would you be okay with someone saying you can no longer walk? SO Unassisted conteste