I'll operate 10M CW and 40 SSB when 10M is closed. Maybe I'll get a few hours of sleep out of the 24? I look forward to working many of you in between static crashes. We have six other stations who w
In most contests, the bulk of contacts come from non-contesters. Fortunately, most contesters don't behave like those described in this thread. We need non-contesters to play with us and maybe conver
I input my contest schedule manually so I have one iCal (in Google and Outlook) for each contest. I noticed WA7BNM's site has the weekly schedule available in iCal format, but I need to look further
I just tested this with Outlook 2016. It imported all (I assume) the DXpeditions currently on Bill's, NG3K, great web site. Importing the file created a new, separate Outlook calendar from my current
First, compliments to Mike, N1EN, for the correct plural version of forum! He just raised the forum a notch. Second, I agree with Bill, W5VX. I too prefer an e-mail format for many of the reasons alr
I "taught" at DX University at the Duke City Hamfest. (http://www.dxuniversity.com/). The quality of instruction varies. Interestingly, two of both (without prior planning) mentioned the DX Code of C
This is both an interesting and perennial topic, both for contesting specifically and ham radio in general. Many elements of it do not bode well for this aspect of the hobby nor the hobby in general.
The Huntsville (44 dealers) and Orlando ("17,000" attendees in 2016) hamfests are not the size of HamVention. I attended HamCation (2014) and the ARRL Centennial Convention. The latter, as mentioned
Sadly, the MRRC Sweepstakes Handbook does not appear in a quick Google search, although there are several references to it. I have a copy, and noted it is very well done. Some of it is more applicabl
If the radio has a real (K3) or a simulated second receiver, it will likely have stereo capability so each receiver's audio is on one side for a stereo headset. 73, Bill, K8TE Message: 2 Date: Wed, 8
Semantics. I am happy many "non-contesters" "participate" in contests, even if they don't "enter." In some, albeit smaller, contests, "non-entrants" make up the majority of contacts. We need to treat
Like my friend John, K4BAI, we'll celebrate our home State's event Saturday. You can find the details at http://www.newmexicoqsoparty.org/wp/. It appears we'll have all 33 counties (big counties) act
73, Bill, K8TE In a previous FD with my usual group, a good operator made less than 200 contacts using PSK-31. Watching the grass grow would be more productive and interesting IMHO. The "brag tapes"
20,000 hams in 40,000 vehicles? It took us almost two hours yesterday. Today we were 0.4 miles out when we hit the slowdown. 73, Bill, K8TE Sent from my Secret Decoder Ring Send CQ-Contest mailing li
Good points Jim and Ted. When operating in or promoting a State QSO Party, there are many things to consider. I believe foremost is participation, from within and external to the home State/Area. Wit
Good question Dave, I had the opportunity to bring my K3 to a local FD site where an IC-7600 was the "primary" radio, used exclusively for SSB and PSK-31. I ran CW exclusively on the K3 with a short
I have trouble understanding several aspects of this topic: Why do so many conflate listing an entry as a check log with DQ? They are not the same thing in any way other than where the score is liste
GM Bob, We use N1MM+ for a spare radio to train ops and get them familiar with operting FD. Its operation can be very simple. The easiest way to key your rig in CW is to use a WinKeyer by K1EL. Conne
When operating from NM (on and off since 1978), I don't use a portable designator except for the three character county abbreviation when operating mobile (roving) for the NMQP. When operating from C
However I know there used to be expanded results articles online. Do those still exist? It used to be nice as it also had regional breakdowns - regional competition is good for those who aren't in Ma