Although numerically 00 - 06 are smaller numbers than 12, they represent the years 2000 - 2006; 12 represents 1912 (at least for another 6 years when we finally overlap the centuries). So 12 is still
W1MX is wrong. Or more accurately, they mis-interpreted the check rule. The key is that the check is supposed to be the year FIRST LICENSED, not the year FIRST QRV. And by that, so that we don't have
Had they called the category something other than "assisted" (what, I don't know... in SS they call it "unlimited" but that too causes some interesting assumptions), we wouldn't be having this discus
It could be very interesting. Same station, different ops/calls, diffeent times... a comparison between the two logs would really come down to propagation and operator skill since the equipment avail
Some of these simply can not believe that computer programs aren't perfect and/or that people, especially themselves, are not infallible. I can remember one time in the very early stone age of comput
Hmmm. Albert, I agree with you... to a point. Here's the problem with not working dupes. In a given contest, I don't have you in my log on 20 meters, but you think that you do (let's say for the sake
Why is "assistance" undefined? Is it? That's a very odd statement. I thought that when the various major contest sponsors started adding a new SO category for those using packet, they called it "Assi
Tree, My suggestion is to first do exactly what you propose... point out the discrepancy to the operator involved and await explanation. It is POSSIBLE that there might be a legit reason for the bust
When the packet spotting networks first came into being, there was a perception (true or not) that they gave an unfair advantage to the relatively few amateurs using them. The perception was that the
Mark, There's no one ideal solution to the dilemma. And I don't know if an "ideal" solution in terms of volume would also prove to be cost effective. But, one suggestion (assuming you want to farm th
You mean merge eQSL.cc's electronic QSL generating capability with LotW? Bill, yes, it could be done, and could be done with relative ease if desired. BUT, as memory serves, during the Logbook of the
May I make a small suggestion? GIVEN: That there are contests out there that no longer require an RS(T) report as part of their exchange (Stu Perry and the Pa QSO Party just to name two); GIVEN: That
Ev, You have got to be kidding, right? Or are you auditioning for the John Cleese role in the latest presentation of "Argument Clinic"? I suggested using "00(0)" as a 'placeholder' for a non-existant
Roger, I think you're wasting your breath, electronically speaking, on this one. There is sadly a segment of contesters who decline to recognize band plans. They seem to have the mindset of "if it's
Hah! Thanks Doug for "the rest of the story" (with apologies to Paul Harvey... good day). You certainly brought me up short the first time I heard EE5E this weekend -- frankly, stopped me cold for a
I think we're missing a small but key piece of information in this discussion: Intent, or, WHY do you want to have a remote receiver or station? If your intention is to operate in the event when you
Gerry, You may be somewhat mistaken about the Omni VII; either that, or I misunderstand you. You say that the "remote control" is via computer, leaving me with the impression that you think it is con
Oh, c'mon. I'm sorry, but the most tedious part of signing up for Logbook of the World was waiting for the post card to come in the mail. And renewing my certificate was a piece of cake. The most ted
First, regarding LotW: What? What "buggy programming"? What "inconsiderable expense"? What "extortion-grade fees"? And what "profit motive"? I for one am sick to death of hearing these types of comme
OK, maybe I'm the one confused, especially after reading that long, redundant rant... But I thought that Cabrillo was a standardized LOGGING format, not a standardized SCORING format. The scoring sof