Perhaps part of the problem is that those people who dislike contests often write complaint letters to the ARRL, while those who like contests (probably a much larger number of people) never write th
Hi Jeff, How about a chapter on contest strategy, which would include (but not be limited to): 1.) when to CQ and when to S&P 2.) how to S&P efficiently (which end of the band to start on, how long t
The last I heard, some people had volunteered to do this for the ARRL contest department. I haven't heard about them since then. I have been maintaining a list of all sectional records in YCCC territ
I've been doing this contesting for a number of years, and have been operating more and more of the 48 hours the last few years. One thing I've become familiar with is the strange mental effects of s
I believe that the contest was cancelled due to dwindling participation, which was probably caused by the fact that K1DG always won every category! 73, Dave Clemons K1VUT Dave Clemons dave@egh.com Ev
Hi Doug, Thanks for all the clarifications. We were somewhat confused before, but everything is cleared up now. And do keep taking the medicine that the nice doctor gave you. You'll feel ok after awh
I don't know why we should need to practice. I can always copy Randy KH7D the first time he calls me at 45 wpm! :-) 73, Dave Clemons K1VUT Dave Clemons dave@egh.com Evans Griffiths & Hart, Inc. 55 W
Hi Larry, What an idea - and I thought playing hide-and-seek with a dropped screwdriver (which embeds itself point first into the ground when dropped) was the epitome of tower amusement. 73, Dave Cle
Hi, I'm a little confused. I've heard that the average age in contesting is getting kind of high, so that seems to indicate that contesting may be dying out. I've heard that the average age of amateu
A few weeks ago, I asked the reflector if anyone knew which lead or leads being opened would cause a DVS-2 to stop operating, the purpose of which was to add this voice keyer to my low-tech switch bo
Hi Jim, I, for one, certainly hope you don't give up contesting for bird watching. It is always a pleasure to hear ZD8Z coming in loud and clear during a contest. However, if you decide to take up bi
Hi Jim, I, for one, certainly hope you don't give up contesting for bird watching. It is always a pleasure to hear ZD8Z coming in loud and clear during a contest. However, if you decide to take up bi
Hi, A very good point was made by J. (concerning the danger that the lineman can be in if a generator is hooked to a house wiring system in an incorrect manner). I have employed a solution which is a
Hi Tom et all, I won't certify that everyone follows the rules, but I think it is dangerous to assume that a very loud signal implies illegal power output. Although not the norm, I've often enough ru
Hi, 5's are certainly loud in New England. Perhaps they are loud everywhere. Everything else seems to be bigger in Texas, so probably they are using Texas Kilowatts... :-) 73, Dave Clemons K1VUT -- C
Hi Randy, Well, it's always great to see rookies in the contesting fraternity! My advice to you is to do your best in this contest, and don't get discouraged (which is often easy for new folks). If y
Gee, I thought the reason that the East Coast operators did the best was that we are the best. (Oops, sorry - today's April 2, not April 1.) 73, Dave Clemons, K1VUT -- CQ-Contest on WWW: http://www.c
Hi all, OK, this has to be the best and most interesting discussion I've seen for awhile on the contest reflector. I want to propose a couple possible solutions for those advocating the rules change.
I can just see it now - "CONTESTS FOR DUMMIES" by Dr. Bafoonik "W1's Are From Mars, W6's Are From Venus" by W0OOOZY "CONTEST REORGANIZING FOR DODOS" by I. Wana Wynn "Why W1's Always Win" by W1RUNS L
Hi, To slightly alter a famous phrase, I would say that this new rule should not be considered evidence that the sky is about to fall in on the WPX. Lest you think that this opinion comes from one of