For years I have used DF3CB's BV7 program for printing directly to QSLs. Unfortunately his software is now broken, ever since he changed it to correct for a 2010 date error. Apparently his support fo
Good to hear that old Woody is still breathing! Patty and I spent a lot of time with him in 1974 when we were in Barbados. I remember Jimmy Smith the dentist and good old Nick with his story about t
This subject has been hounded in the past, but I think the problem is getting much worse.During WPX when conditions were good the entire 20m band was loaded with clicks.No, my NB was not on!Many stat
I purposefully avoided naming the radios that I noticed had the clicks. I think people should discuss that off line. I can only say I agree with your comments, Jim. This problem was mentioned agai
When I had a FT-1000D I used W8JI's key click mod. It really did the job. Today W6KH has a FT-1000D with the same mod and has zero key clicks. 73, Jim W6YA the Yaesu FT-1000MP was famous for key cl
What year was the exchange altered to eliminate RST and Time as part of the exchange, and add the Check? Some time in the '60s? Jim W6YA _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest m
Thanks, Frank. I was amazed that in 1957 we actually exchanged RST and local time! That 1963 change was overdue! 73, Jim W6YA _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list
I just found when the current SS exchange was announced: October QST 1971. Jim _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contes
Jim, RST was a part of the exchange for years. Here is proof from the QST archive using 1958 as an example: 73, Jim W6YA _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Co
Anyone who has been operating in CW contests is aware of the rampant key click problem we all must deal with. If you are using a JA made radio, please check the CW rise time to be sure it's set to 8m
Where did this come from?? It has to be a joke, since all the fun is finding our own DX! - Jim W6YA But only one CQWW entry in the last 40 years from W6, where it's not much fun trying to find your
K8CX is a big collector of old cards. Check out his ham gallery at http://hamgallery.com to see what he has accomplished. it's a great reference. I have many old friends who passed their cards to
A contest based on SSB and ft8?? ft8??? What?? No CW?? Sounds like a completely backward form for a contest! Get rid of the ft8 and add CW! Jim _______________________________________________ CQ-C