I'm an experienced SO2R op in the DX contests, but never seriously operated SS (and don't plan to be serious this year either, as I will be returning from HST in DL just a few days prior to SS). How
I once went back and listened to my recorded CQWW CW QSOs to hear the dinged QSOs again. For the most part, the removed calls were done correctly. There were a few instances where the other station s
You'd better confirm your reservation. I booked it shortly after last Dayton, prior to K3LR's block for Crowne Plaza. I finally got around to cancelling it, but was unable to do so via their web site
The skimmers suck. In SS, I'd estimate 50% busted calls and this is perfect, computer sent CW. Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest
If there were a limited category and many or most of the current full-time ops cut back, that tells you something right there - that the 48h category has outlived its usefulness as the contest commun
Solutions: 1. Tune by without working the non-IDer. 2. Ask for his call BEFORE you give your exchange. For example: TUer: TU You: K4ZW TUer: K4ZW ENNN You: CALL? etc. I've had the occasional TUer say
That's another brilliant move - spending more time telling the guy you worked before, rather than simply working him (again). Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO ___________________________
A PY sent to me 599KW. Do you think I logged that? We can discuss the morality and rule interpretation ad nauseum, like we do with IDing, but I would log what is correct. Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner,
There's a pragmatic issue, too. I doubt if there's any way for the log checkers to distinguish between those using local skimmers vs. the RBN, as was the case several years ago when they came up with
My favorite headphones are Sony in-the-ear MDR-W08. They were about $10 at Wal-Mart or Target. The model number may be different now as these are about 10 years old. I've used them for 48h contests w
I prefer another VE3NEA creation - Morserunner. Faster pileups, better ops, and everyone signs their calls :-) Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO __________________________________________
Wow, a callsign after each QSO! Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting
I noticed that my lookup number increased by over 100 after the 10m contest weekend. Does that mean: a) the autofill came up PA, but I sent CO - better verify this b) they couldn't copy my exchange c
I cancelled my Crowne Plaza reservation, booked through K3LR's NCCC block, so it should be available if anyone wants it. Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO ________________________________
Gary was my teammate at HST 2009, and my wife and I had the pleasure of traveling around TA and LZ with Gary and his wife before the competition. We had a lot of fun with them. RIP Gary. Barry W2UP -
Is there a way to run CBS.exe, or similar program, to get a max rate breakdown between clock hours in a multi operation? I ran CBS and it gave me a total for all stations on the air at the same time.
I can't answer your question, but packet, etc. generate massive, unruly pileups and can slow down the rate. Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO _____________________________________________
I wrote an article in NCJ titled, "An Audio Controller for SO2R Contesting" in NCJ in May/June 2001. I gave away my NCJs before moving a few years ago, but I'm sure someone can help with a copy. Barr
I'm a fan of the Dell keyboard, too and have purchased several of them. Be aware that the newer Dell keyboards have moved the INS, DEL, etc. keys from 2 rows/3 columns to 3 rows/2 columns. They had t
If and when crap like that happens, it's time to find something else to do. Barry W2UP _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.c