Not so. There's no need for the contest sponsor to sign the log. The contester would simply use TQSL to sign the log with his/her LoTW private key before uploading it to the contest robot. A copy of
Right. I'd forgotten that TQSL strips data required by the contest sponsor. Pete's proposal would require a TQSL mod, perhaps a special contest mode that would leave all data intact. A contest-specif
No, Pete specifically said both participants had to have LoTW certificates. And the answer to your question, "is it any more valid that a log submitted by F2xxx to LoTW confirms a QSO with me than a
Pete, (The following is my opinion. I don't represent or speak for ARRL): If you drop the requirement that both stations participating in the QSO be LoTW members, then it's quite easy to impersonate
Best to ask questions like this on the TowerTalk reflector. I don't know for sure, but the brackets fit snugly and there may not be 1/4" of slop in the spacing. The Maximum Vertical Downpull spec on
You'll probably get more answers if you ask this question on the Writelog reflector. I was using Writelog before N1MM came out. The main reason I stuck with Writelog is that it works very well for ev
I could definitely be wrong about it, but my recollection is that Writelog supports boxes like dxdoubler via the LPT port. That's not a great solution for me, and it may not fully support the stereo
It's true that Writelog continues to be updated on a regular basis. That said, there are a lot of things N1MM does that Writelog does not. Does this affect my ability to contest effectively? I don't
I agree with Al completely: QRP stations are much better off sending at normal speed than at slower speed. As Al says, the odds of a static crash or fade taking out part of the transmission are reduc
I'm hardly the expert, but Randy's advice to practice strikes a note for me. I tend to oscillate between working on antennas and equipment for a while, then focusing on operating. Antenna work, espec
With the same disclaimer as Doug (i.e., this is not an official opinion), here's my take on the question: As far as I know, no contest has explicit rules against recording QSOs and reviewing/editing
This is common practice in large M/M stations with multiple radios per band. CT even has a "Partner" mode which allows the second-radio op to enter his/her version of the call and have it displayed j
Dave is still without power. He hosts his own website, so it's available only when he runs his generator to warm the house and cool the fridge. Last I heard, they told him he *might* get power back b
I use a pair of Etymotic earbuds (different model) with my music player, and sometimes use them during contests when the headphones get too painful. The frequency response is OK for one of of my radi
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I like the idea of awarding plaques, trophies or even medals to the top three finishers in each major geographic category: World, Continent, Country. The awards don't have to be the same: the most ex
Excellent questions, Tom. I believe the ARRL General contest rules that apply to this situation are: 2.1.Entrants agree to be bound by the provisions and intent of ARRL contest rules. 2.2.Entrants ag
I think most of your analysis is correct, but your identification of each station's license class may not be correct. Per my previous post, you can't determine the operating privileges of a US contes
Actually, I was thinking about sponsors using observers during the contest to spot participants transmitting out of band. I don't know whether sponsors use observers on a regular basis, or how they m
Oops. I missed that (and I looked for it.) Do you know if that was added sometime in the last 25 years? I could have sworn there was a time when the FCC didn't require the control op's call to be inc