Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:44:46 -0400
Interesting question. Stations run split all of the time on SSB. On 80 meters and 40 meters, split is run all of the time. You will even hear split run on 20 meters because of the bedlam. If this is
Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:08:47 -0500 (CDT)
I'm going to have to agree. For one thing, how does one know beforehand that they're going to have a world ranked score??? I wound up #2 in the world in the SOAB(A) category in last year's CQWW SSB,
Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:12:57 -0400
Also, I would like to put up a 6meter and 10 meter interlaced yagi on top with the hope of 6 meter priviledges awarded to HS soon. Any ideas ? I'd recommend that you simple have a local aluminum extr
Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:25:48 -0400
* - Lowest dial setting for LSB Voice mode: 1843, 3603 and 7053 kHz* But it does not mention the highest dial setting for USB on 20-10 meters. So is it allowed to work USB on 14349 what concerns the
Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:27:57 -0400
Thailand exported some 2,100 Metric tons of aluminum tubing in 2011. So, someone is producing there. 73 Rich NN3W Have you explored the possibility of sourcing the needed material locally? What is th
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:38:19 -0500
Mike W0MU So why did I get multiplier credit for KP4 in the last NAQP? 73 Rich NN3W _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.cont
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:57:04 -0500
Not really. With respect to Native American reservations, Public Law 280 grants the states authority to enforce laws within reservations that are located within their respective states. 18 U.S.C. § 1
Usually if it says nothing, the assumption is that you must classify yourself as multi-single as the single operator rules have language about the -operatordoing all of the activity. ARRL 160 and ARR
Author: Richard DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:18:24 -0600 (CST)
Tim, as one who has done extensive operating in both SOAB and SOAB(A), there are different strategies involved in how to operate and entering into the (A) category requires you to adjust your mind so
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:20:27 -0500
I'm not sure why SO2R is being demonized or even brought into this conversation - unless you're talking about the issue of lockout boxes (or lack thereof). We have global SDRs that can deal with that
Going to have to agree with the general sentiments of the two TJs. Sweepstakes is unique, steeped in tradition, and a contest where you must actually listen. If you want a pure rate/mult fest, operat
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:59:24 -0500
Why not make it more fun by changing the rules so everyone can enjoy an extended period of high rates ? The same stations that dominate all the domestic contests will still win anyway so what does it
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:48:07 -0500
On 2/4/2013 12:04 PM, Cqtestk4xs@aol.com wrote: The SS can be won from just about any place east/west or north/south. I won SS phone HP in 2009 form KH6, in 2010 VY2ZM won and in 2011 W6YI did it for
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:37:51 -0500
John, W2GD won the ARRL SS CW single operator category from his home station in New Jersey in 1978. 73, Tim K3LR Excellent. Terrific to see that SOAB is winnable from the East coast (once every 35 ye
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:52:25 -0500
Ya know, I think much of the issue on Sweeps is the fact that people don't recognize what their stations can do or what -they- as operators can do. K6QK described it as a "killer instinct" in contest
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:04:46 -0500
K1TO won B in 1998; KM9P in 1992; and W2GD in 1978. CW: W2TZ, WA3DSZ, W2GD (ALL A OR B) 70-89 SSB W4AAA, K1BX, N4PN, K4VUD,N4PN, K4XS (ALL A OR B CLASS) 90-09 Those are are all -A- class. No operato
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:38:26 -0500
On 2/6/2013 11:03 AM, ko7ss@yahoo.com wrote: Since the SS Sunday doldrums is again being talked about (!) just a thought: Why does SS have to start late Saturday afternoon and end late Sunday evening
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:56:34 -0500
This is not about creating or removing advantages for either coast. This is about making the contest more enjoyable for all over the period and increasing participation. In CQ WW DX contests 15m migh
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:46:31 -0500
I think this idea has something for everyone. I know a lot of the older guys who no longer choose to stay in the chair due to ailments. I know a number of the younger guys who choose to not stay in t
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:28:21 -0500
Geez am I the only guy who feels bad about telling the kids that daddy isn't playing with them because taking a break would set me behind my competitors? This after working 40+ and commuting all week