Before the flames start too much on my next comments, understand that I am mainly a CW operator, who is getting interested in the digital modes also. Maybe part of the solution to operating out of ba
I think that we should go below 3700 to 3650 at least. Here is one reason why. On other bands, like 40, 15, 10, and even 20 (without the novice band), the convention is to have 100 kc for CW operatio
Nothing wrong with operating on 21.347 and up a little, unless your sideband extends for another 100 kc-I heard a few close to that last weekend. 73s John NE0P _______________________________________
Now that we are coming up on the weekend where ARRL sections receive more attention than anything else, does anyone understand any rhyme or logic when it comes to creating ARRL sections and/or mults
How does the Icom 746 do as a contesting rig? I am not interested in things like computer control (or problems with it) since I don't do that, just in basic contesting performance. 73s John W5TD ____
Great article! Thanks for sharing it with us. Brought back the memories of dupe sheets (pre computer logging) and having to search for sections since there was no spotting clusters back then. 73s Joh
And how about some little more recent calls that you used to hear every SS, that don't seem to be on any more: N5AU, AA5B, K5LZO come to mind. 73s John W5TD http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listin
THanks for all of the comments on the Icom 746 and contesting. I recently picked one up again after owning a 746 from 2000-2002, but no hard core contesting with it back then. Along a similar line, h
Has anyone on the list had a chance to compare the new Yaesu FT2000 with the 756PROIII or PROII? If so, how do they compare? 73s John W5TD __________________________________________________ Do You Ya
Here is a question I have about station design, but first let me set up the situation: Current setup-I recently picked up a rig in good condition that does a pretty good job for me. It covers HF and
I am trying to collect some opinions for an article I am looking to write on equipment. In your opinion, what is the best contesting rig for $600 or less? This would be for both CW and SSB contesting
I didn't read over the report extremely closely, so I may have missed this, but given that extra SSB frequencies will be 3600-4000 and 7125-7300, how does this affect the novice bands, which fall wit
How much stock does everyone place in the Sherwood Engineering receiver test numbers (www.sherweng.com)? While I admit that the 2khz spacing is a much more useful measurement than the 20khz the ARRL
Its time for the contest I have thought this for years also. Not sure why CQ magazine won't allow you to work your own country, unless they want to make sure that the USA doesn't win the contest. Alo
Now this does present an interesting idea. Every year they have fantasy football leagues based on the players you draft and their season stats. Maybe we could start a fantasy WRTC league, where you "
And have the WPX and IARU contests turned into stateside QSO parties? 73s John W5TD ................................................................ http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-co
The ARRL VHF contests end at 11pm Sunday on the East Coast. Probably really tough on the Rovers. 73s John W5TD http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest ________________________________
Or become the editor of CQ, then you can change the rules any way you want. 73s John W5TD http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-conte
Wow! That is great. My contest time has been limited since the birth of my 3 year old daughter, partially by choice, and partially by sunspot numbers and a fairly limited station. My wife has told me
Isn't the WRTC an attempt at a level playing field? If you really want to see a non-level playing field, look at some of the VHF contest. I am sure the level of activity is very different in New Engl