I have uploaded the audio recordings of my operation as V47T in the ARRL DX Contest SSB 2020. Some of you may be interested in hearing what it sounds like from the other side. The recordings are in 1
I would say it another way... those with good audio quality really stand out and usually get through the pileup first/faster! Well worth listening to Randy's audio recording. Many of his callers have
I used to listen to W6PH complain about having people spell out their state abbreviation instead of just saying the state name. For an experienced USA contester, we know the state names and how to ex
Don't be fooled. He works on this all year! --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+k5zd=outlook.com@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jack Parker Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:52 PM T
The raw scores for the 2020 WPX SSB Contest are now available online at http://cqwpx.com/raw.htm?mode=ph The listing shows raw scores as calculated by the WPX log checking software prior to any check
Was the purpose of this post to complain about scoring inequities or to make a request/suggestion that the WPX web site be improved? Hard to tell. I had the same thought about a button for USA in add
The WPX raw scores now allow selection by Continent or Country. https://cqwpx.com/raw.htm?mode=ph If you make changes I will be happy with a "Country" selection as with the Final scores. Why only US
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rich Moseson, W2VU w2vu@cq-amateur-radio.com Joseph "Bud" Trench, AA3B, Named WPX Contest Director (Hicksville, NY April 13, 2020) - Joseph W. "Bud" Trench
I am working on getting the early years of the CQ WPX Contest scores into the online database. Looking for someone who has the December 1974 issue of CQ magazine that could scan a page for me. Thanks
I am trying to update the online score database at cqwpx.com. Looking for the first page of the magazine results for CQ WPX SSB 1974. The scan that I have has the some of the callsigns cut off. If yo
I have what I need. Thanks to all who responded. I am trying to update the online score database at cqwpx.com. Looking for the first page of the magazine results for CQ WPX SSB 1974. The scan that I
I understand the reluctance to call out other people by name, but calling out radios is something that needs to happen. Only by shaming the manufacturers will we start to make this problem visible an
Jeff, What I am hearing you ask for is that the definition of single operator be changed to only allow one radio. Then take everyone else and put them in a separate "assisted" category? Randy K5ZD Di
EI5DI: " a good option might be to spot them with a suitable comment - for example "severe clicks". " That is a great idea! One of the challenges after the contest is that no one can remember which s
I use WriteLog. I mailed the Cabrillo file it created to aacw@jarl.org and the log appeared on the logs received page within a few minutes. Randy K5ZD GM All Maybe someone has a clue abou
There will be two online scoreboards accepting scores during ARRL Field Day next weekend. Might be good tools for those clubs doing a distributed number of class D entries. You can see how your buddi
It appears that people are using CQ WW as the CQ message. And yes, you should include your grid in the CQ. Randy K5ZD Hi, I'm thinking about getting on in the Batavia FT8 contest. I have two question
You have it backwards. Think of the (N) as a badge of honor held up by those ops who want to declare their superior operating skills! Operators who submit logs as unassisted shall have a red U brande
A few notes for those who might be trying the WW Digit contest for the first time this weekend. (See https://ww-digi.com/index.htm) WW Digi only needs grid square. So set your FT software accordingly
I was proud to make a presentation about contesting for the virtual HamExpo arranged by 4Z1UG last month. The presentation is now public on YouTube. Tips for Being A Better Single Op Contester - Rand