IIRC, maybe 20 years ago Dave, K1TTT did some pioneering work in identifying self-spotters, I think through the use of IP addresses It may be that the same techniques can be used today - or maybe th
O(K, understood about VPNs, etc. So SQRL looks good - what stands in the way? 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please u
Take a look at https://www.dropbox.com/s/x24d83s5dh66z0o/dropout.jpg?dl=0 for a striking visual rendition of today's blackout. This was captured by Viewprop beta, available for download at https://w
In copying that ViewProp display of today's dropout, I managed to cut off the time scale at the bottom, without which it doesn't make much sense. If you take a look at the replacement version at htt
I normally agree with the conventional wisdom on *not* working split in contests, but would make an exception for VY1/0 stations in SS, and for the real P5 that one day will come on in CQWW. Yesterd
I've read all these complaints, and I generally agree. but on Sunday, in SS, when the only VY0 then on the bands is being deluged with mis-timed or downright unthinking repeats, split would have bee
Just realized that I forgot to share this with CQ-Contest 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "ret
Well, actually, given the 0.1 khz resolution of the cluster network, all the spot-chasers are zero-beat with each other, usually not with the station being called. I find it useful, when clicking on
This may be more germane for CW - think weekend after next - but it's worth remembering that the cluster network only resolves frequencies to the nearest 0.1 KHz. Seems to me that given calibration
Jim, surely you jest. No way having your call on the SCP list puts you in Assisted. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, ple
The RBN team is planning to release a new version of the pattern file that Skimmer Server uses to validate callsigns that it copies, so as to be as up to date as possible by the time of the ARRL CW D
I'm really surprised at the apparent disregard for VE7CC's report of spoofed spots and spoofed self-spots during CQWWCW, all seemingly traced to a single IP in Italy. After the first time this happe
Sorry, Tim, but I think a lot of us have a legitimate interest in seeing this solved, and being patted on the hand and told to sit down and be quiet doesn't go over well with me. I got a status repo
I agree, but doubt that a properly secure spotting network will happen in my lifetime. As I implied, I'm hoping that the culprit will find it necessary to boast about his exploits, and someone will t
Nicely done, indeed. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. https://cqww.com/raw
Does nobody remember, just a few years ago, that the CQWW Committee dispatched observers to physically look over the shoulders of top-scoring ops. Fortunately, once was enough. Also, let's not over
Really? for CW? Then they are forgoing 99 percent of spots. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite
I think it is fair to say that both were involved pretty much from the start. PVRC was an early and active participant 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://bet
I'm curious to know - except maybe on 160 or VHF, most of my receiving problems in CW contests seem to come from QRM. When I'm contesting, I find that the only RX controls I use on my K-3 are the mai
Yes, in both receivers. Hey, it's only money... ;^) 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "retail"