Ed, You're forgetting a few things, so just to help fill out the checklist: 1. Pick a contest date 2. Start a website. 3. Spend a year or two chasing circular arguments about what the rules should be
Just in case anyone isn't clear, this was intended to be in full sarcastica font. Kelly Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesti
I'm not entirely sure that attaching a raffle to a radio contest turns us into professional radio operators any more than playing Texas Hold-em at the local Oddfellows Lodge turns people into Daniel
Not illegal. Not advisable, but not illegal. You're not being paid to operate, you have the remote possibility of winning a prize. There is a world of difference. Given the need for a contest to draw
Hi Jack, That's funny. They do have your back, however, as the rules forbid using recordings to confirm contacts prior to log submission. 73, Kelly ve4xt Sent from my iPad ___________________________
The rule as quoted does specifically refer to two operators using two transmitters, so it does not rule out SO2R. Besides, if all someone is interested in is getting on and operating, the only rules
If I wasn't entirely sure it wasn't my error, I might be inclined to change the log (though not until after my final submission to the contest). But, the moron lost all hope by firing back insults. H
Hi Shelby, Whatchyagonnado? This isnt really a problem, is it? You worked the guy and he appears to have a credible reason for asking. If it was four years ago, no contest results will be affected. I
Send first-time winners a certificate for free. Charge others enough to cover the free ones, too. Or: look at it as a money-maker. Surely, if ICOM can sponsor unsponsored ARRL plaques, Yaesu or Kenwo
Contests were never money makers for any magazine. The difference is the cost of the contest was easily covered by other revenues, including subscription revenue, which dictated advertising revenue:
The most efficient check, if this isn't your first time at the rodeo, is the check everybody is expecting you to send. If you've sent 73 in previous SSs, then 73 is your most efficient check. Otherwi
Interesting question, Ed. I wonder: aren't the odds of being spotted directly related to the odds the other station thinks you're at least a little bit rare? In SS, VT is worth a few dB on the odds-o
It's pretty simple. Geography places certain islands in South America and certain other islands in North America. If the battle over Arctic territory is any indication, there are specific geographic
Distance-based scoring is not without its own faults. Much of the same advantages remain, since its far easier to pluck off 8,000-km QSOs at high rates from Aruba than from VE4. Indeed, its not beyon
So, Fernando is upset he cant compete with the Aruba-Bonaire-Curaçao crowd. Hmmm. Welcome to the club! He doesnt like that the rules leave in place a natural propagational advantage, plus the added p
Hello Jim, First off, let me assure you I have the greatest respect for your technical prowess and appreciate all your efforts to help anyone who asks. However, I respectfully disagree on the merits
The study Rich refers to is eminently possible: all you need to is take existing logs, spit them through a system that retabulates score based on distance and look at the results. It's not hard and o
The problem with distance-based scoring for HF bands above 160 (and its even a problem on 160), is that even with extra credit for working extra distance (say from VE4 to Europe stedda K1 to Europe),
Correction: So, why should you get more credit for your 500 Asian QSOs than the VE4 who is lucky to get 10 JAs? Should read: So, why should you get more credit for each of your 500 Asian QSOs than th
I will agree with both. Dayton does have appeal to hams beyond the "fly first class or don't fly at all" club, but will also say; Forgawdsake! Shower daily and wear clean clothes! Nothing hurts the i