As part of the ongoing effort to automate the log checking process for the CQ WPX Contest, one of the big issues has been the variety of club names, spellings, and abbreviations that appear in the Ca
A new release of the Super Check Partial database files is now available at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/ Statistics: Calls in master file: 43,068 Source Logs: 2,932 Total QSOs: 4,069,611 (unique calls: 1
I will again be streaming live audio from my station during the CQ WW CW contest this coming weekend. I am planning a serious SOAB effort, so there should be something going on most hours. Audio will
An interesting way to look at it Ulli. Probably the most valuable component of any station is the location! You could spend much less money in EA8 or P40 and make big scores than doing the same in OH
The log checkers care and want to see all QSOs made! There is only one way to do this. Put all of the QSOs into one Cabrillo log. Be sure to indicate your category correctly (single op, unassisted, 2
The WPX Contest has a tribander/wires only category. "Tribander/Single Element (TB-WIRES): During the contest an entrant shall use only one (1) tribander (any type, with a single feedline from the tr
EZ4EBL and HK0T are two calls that have been discussed on the reflector in the past days. People were more than happy to point out these calls were incorrect and what the correct call was. I was very
How would you feel to win world high in a major contest and not get a plaque for your wall? I am putting the finishing touches on the CQ WPX CW results (to appear in February 2009 CQ Magazine). I not
A few points in response... I record the contests as part of the audio streaming that I do from my station during contests. The recording happens and provides a useful archive for others who want to
I am looking for a few good pictures for the WPX CW 2008 writeup. I have scoured the web using Google image search, but not found any that get the job done. This is your chance to achieve extra fame!
Hey, we have a contest like that! WPX is signal report and serial number. There are other contests that require copying serial numbers as well. CQ WW is like the Mount Everest of contesting. It is th
The rules for the 2009 CQ WPX Contest are now available. See http://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm There are changes throughout the rules so participants are encouraged to read the complete rules carefully.
This is even more important in contests that also check exchanges such as Sweepstakes and WPX! Every log received makes the log checking more complete. Merry Christmas to all. Randy, K5ZD ___________
Plaque manager K1DG and I were extremely gratified to receive such incredible response from the contest community. The result is 17 new plaques for the 2008 and 2009 WPX CW Contests! New WPX plaque s
Time to prepare a new set of SCP files before the Spring contest season. I am requesting your logs for input to the Super Check Partial database files. Please send me the same Cabrillo format log tha
I am pleased to announce that the 2008 CQ WPX SSB Contest results are now available on-line at http://www.cqwpx.com/results.htm. The web page includes links to the full magazine results (write-up and
A new release of the Super Check Partial database files is now available at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/ Statistics: Calls in master file: 45,845 Source Logs: 3,379 Total QSOs: 3,889,366 (unique calls: 1
An interesting question that has generated some thoughtful replies. The single biggest factor that has contributed to my success as a contester was being licensed at age 13 and having hours and hours
W1UE will be operating SOAB HP from my station for the ARRL DX CW Contest this coming weekend. Dennis has agreed to allow audio streaming of his effort. Audio will stream in stereo exactly the same a
A fantastic effort in a contest deserves some extra recognition - and some attractive wall art! We are planning a record number of plaques for both modes of the WPX Contest in 2009. You can see a ful