I have a WSJT FSK441 contact in the June test. What is the appropriate mode abbreviation to enter in the log? Choices seem to be phone cw or rtty. -- Greg Chartrand - W7MY Richland, WA. DN-06IF W7MY
So what happened to the "special" committee the ARRL asked to look at the rules? I bet they didn't like the results so nothing happened. I'm appalled with their inaction. Greg vhfcontesting-request@c
Tom, I curious. What were the key results? Greg As I remember it, we didn't like the results. We being a significant number of people on this list. Myself included. 73, Tom K6EU aka K6EU/R -- Greg Ch
Back in the mid 60's I operated my college club station W9BF. We had a Motorola base station on 52.525 with a vertical up 125' or so. I contacted many station in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and other
I just purchased one on Ebay but have no manual. I want to convert it to 222 but need the schematic. I'd gladly purchase a copy. Please RSVP direct. Thanks & 73's, Greg -- Greg Chartrand - W7MY Richl
I personally think this rule stinks. Greg -- Greg Chartrand - W7MY Richland, WA. DN-06IF W7MY Home Page: http://webpages.charter.net/w7my/ -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo
Shouldn't there be a multiplier for no QSO grids to even up the scores? Lynn -- Original Message -- From: To: Cc: ; Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 5:29 PM Subject: [PNWVHFS] Re: January Sweepstakes d
I sure wish we could have discusses wsjt modes before the contest :( I'm sure it would have made a big difference in activating those grids. I think I'd have a chance working those grids south of me
I would NOT recommend a FT 857 or 897 for contesting. Both have a problem with 6 meters that ultimately ends up with a trip for repair associated with the final amp stage. This problem has been arou
I disagree, read the 857 digest, there are all sorts of magical fixes that seem to work but ultimately fail. The only loose screws were in my head when I purchased the radio WITHOUT reading the 857 d
This link says it all. Greg http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FT-857/msearch?query=oscillation&submit=Search&charset=ISO-8859-1 So what did you find is the reason the amplifiers stages broke into oscilla
All I know is that the contests would be really boring if it weren't for the rovers in the PNW that drive through the radio badlands of EwA and give me something to work and look forward to other tha
I fully concur with the statement below. The ARRL publishes the results in QST that emphasize the same good ole boys who win or place high every year; oh by the way they happen to mostly be up and do
I fully concur with the statement below. The ARRL publishes the results in QST that emphasize the same good ole boys who win or place high every year; oh by the way they happen to mostly be up and do
Joe,I understand what you are saying, I resonate with many of your points, particularly the "ground hog day" reporting in QST that glorifies the same ole boys every contest. I made this statement ea
I agree with Frank. The ARRL is NOT a democracy, evidence their dumping of the assisted category. My only disagreement is that withholding participation may not be enough. If they continue to dump on