I use Bills method. I can just imagine cheaters having one of their buddies spotting a busted call forcing you to move then taking your good run frequency. I routinely get spotted as NR2J. That said,
This contest I have basically given up - it's a run fest. So if you can run, you can do well. Ria N2RJ _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.co
My name is Ria and I hate the exchange in NAQP because I dont have a common name. Too many repeats. _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com h
Historical reasons. There is not ARRL international DX RTTY either. There is the RTTY roundup which is a different contest. Ria N2RJ _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing
Last time I used David (in honor of K3LP) and people asked for repeats. This is literally the only contest where this happens. I can only assume they were using a partial check file or something. Ria
Computer working computer also applies to RTTY, because you can't decode the didle. I've used FT8 in contests and it's basically just another mode. Ria N2RJ __________________________________________
CW: me: RIA NJ Them: AGN? me: RIA NJ Them: NAME? me: R I A Them: STATE RI? me: NO NJ NJ them: IA? etc Its not too too bad but it happens sometimes. Im hoping eventually Ill be like Tree N6TR and peop
Mike - As Ive stated in my last 3830 submission for NAQP I dont mind using my name. Im just amazed that people have difficulty copying three letters. But as time goes on people will recognize me. No,
Hi Syl, I am not sure what you mean. The IC7610 doesn't do full duplex, therefore you cannot receive and transmit simultaneously. If I were using the tri feed with two radios I would want nothing les
My take - I am not a very good CW operator by any means. The long exchange at high speed is frightening to me. I am afraid I will mess up and I can't realistically run SS on CW. I think this scares o
FT8 has blown out the other modes on 6 meters at least. There are few doing SSB and CW during band openings and in contests many are on FT8. Now most don't even bother getting on CW and SSB. They jus
I haven't seen the 1/2 harmonic problem with my Flex-6700 or other Flex radios I've tried here. But I should do some more investigation. It probably exists, but I probably have enough separation for
I think what is a bad weekend will vary per person. To me its just not the same if its not in November. September also has several other contests including WAE, All Asia, CQWW RTTY and September VHF.
My take on 10 years from now: A lot of the old guard will sadly be SK, with not a lot of replacement from younger generation, unless we do something. Top 3 US for the majors will almost exclusively b
There was one op, a KP4 signing his call/KT6. multiplier in WPX but I am wondering if it is valid or if it will be removed. What are your thoughts? 73 Ria, N2RJ ______________________________________
Technicians will get active contesting on their new bands, to the chagrin of many established operators. Techs already have a ticket to the biggest contests today on 40, 80, 15 and 10 meters. Why don
Are there any Tech only or Tech-oriented CW sprints/contests, besides the rookie roundup? Field day. As for the CW concern, thats largely a function of elmering. This is my problem with some of the r
Im always open to offer help, advice, tips in a non judgmental manner. I think this matters more than people think. Also for YLs, who I mentor, there is something to be said of being mentored by othe
In FRC we invite new people (new to contesting) to take part in multi op operations such as K2AX and Jay does with K2TTT. Multi op maximizes op time and also enables mentoring. Some branch off into t