I sure hope that isn't true. In a contest, a completed exchange means that both stations copy the callsigns and the full exchange. Contesters should never assume it isn't necessary to copy part of th
2003 and 2004 used to be on-line.... The list for 2005 CW and SSB operators is there now (posted in the last week). http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/cqwwhome.html -- Tom -- e-mail: frenaye@pcnet.com Y
The results of the FCC action will eliminate the Novice bands on 80-40-15-10m. Novices (and Technicians with 5wpm) will be allowed to operate in the General CW bands. On 80m that means 3525 to 3600.
The message I sent included references with the details. A summary article is at: http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/10/11/100/ An FAQ with band charts is here: http://www.arrl.org/announce/regula
Contest managers (and their opinions) come and go. Contest log checking changes from year to year. The best advice is to follow the rules as closely as you can interpret them. I've lost contest QSOs
You should get a return message back fairly quickly. Your log is listed on the 10m received logs page so they did get it. http://www.arrl.org/contests/claimed/logs_rx.html?con_id=115 -- Tom -- e-mail
I think many of the problems with zero beating can be explained by packet/internet spots. If you're on 7030.5 and someone spots you on 7030 or 7031, then 7030 or 7031 is where a lot of people will st
CQ announced their policy of open logs in the rules for the 2006 CQWW as I recall... -- Tom -- e-mail: frenaye@pcnet.com YCCC --> http://www.yccc.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box J, West Suffield CT 0
Paul - Maybe you don't remember adding support for the European Sprint. That contest requires the callsign to be part of the exchange, not unlike the ARRL Sweepstakes. Hope that will make it easier f
IARU Region 1 (Eu/Africa) has posted their updated band plan on their web site http://www.iaru-r1.org/Region%201%20HF%20Bandplan%202009.pdf There is no change in allocations in Region 2 (North/South
Actually, Mal. The way I read the ARRL contest rules, you could be penalized if the person you work copies your exchange or callsign incorrectly. That isn't what has been done in the past, but I thin
See "Applying the ACOM 2S1 Commutator at Multi-Multis" from NCJ Jan/Feb 2003 I think N0AX was the author. -- Tom -- e-mail: frenaye@pcnet.com YCCC --> http://www.yccc.org/ Tom Frenaye, K1KI, P O Box
see comments below While Brett has some strong opinions, I don't think they are all accurate, at least from the information sources I've seen. The November 2009 IARU Electronic Newsletter, written by
One good way to get your answer is to look at which contesting software you will be using. You need both a rig capable of being computer controlled and software to do it... There's a long list of ra
As a comparison in ARRL DX 2010, I have 30% of 2600 CW QSOs from and 31% of 900 SSB QSOs with DX stations confirmed via LoTW. (That includes a few USA to USA contacts) It was nice to get three 1983 Q
Pete - Don't assume cq-contest is the center of the universe. The RDXC guys, as those who run other contests, don't all spend a lot of time monitoring reflectors, even this one. Questions about conte
Assuming it is not just in the receive line, a bandpass filter may help you keep peace with any neighbors who are on the same band and others in the contest - as it will cut down on any extra "crud"
I have had logs checked for signal report from major contest sponsors. They can do it. And DXCC does not require a signal report. Bad analogy. -- Tom/K1KI -- e-mail: frenaye@pcnet.com YCCC --> http:/
I hope everyone is thinking ahead to the New England QSO Party on May 4th and 5th. The NEQP is a great time to check out antenna systems and radios outside of the major contests. Activity is usually