Mark, This "problem" is easily solved. Announce the survey in the ARRL Letter! Those who care will respond. Those who don't care shouldn't matter! 73 de Bob, K6XX 73 de Bob, K6XX k6xx@arrl.net www.k6
I have updated and edited a similar document for the Northern California Contest Club. It is similar in many ways to the project discussed here on the reflector. I am not the "owner" of the this 100-
Jeff, The following suggestions are meant in a positive light from a guy who has done similar projects... I strongly believe that charging ANY money for this document will severely reduce its readers
While the GOAL of contesting and emergency communications are vastly different, the TECHNIQUES and URGENCY are similar. How else do you impart the necessary sense of urgency, scheduled far in advance
Indeed, it has been interesting to read the different viewpoints. Now, I'll present THE SOLUTION to this problem. It came to me on Monday morning, 21 February, while perusing the ARRL DX scores on 38
Ahh, IARU (or whatever it is called this decade...) Once among the fairest of contests: everyone works everyone, a rudimentary distance-based scoring technique (1, 3, 5 points), and relatively equal
You are confusing WRTC, where the fundamental goal is revealing the world's best contest operators under controlled conditions, with the IARU contest, which is a world-wide open event. The last three
If only this was still true! Unfortunately, the editorial policy of QST regarding contest reporting has changed significantly. The biggest entry incentives for newer ops (and many of us who have no c
Several years ago, I bought a DS-600 BPF and had access to an (also brand new) HP4396B network/spectrum analyzer. The resulting measurements are posted to http://www.k6xx.com/radio/dunestar/ds600.pdf
My present shack has 18" of space away from the wall. My next shack will have 24". 18" is simply not enough room (and for those that don't know me, I'm not exactly "hefty"). During discussions with o
Rich (et. al.) I've cut down the number of wires by utilizing the mic cable to carry mic audio/GND (separate so the Kenwood is happy) and PTT (plus ground). This one 3 or 4 conductor cable replaces t
Of course the Q counts. The rules bind competitors, not the "casual" participant (anyone that is not competing). 73 & log 'em Bob, K6XX _______________________________________________________________
Of course the Q counts. The rules bind competitors, not the "casual" participant (anyone that is not competing). 73 & log 'em Bob, K6XX _______________________________________________________________
The manual says 250mA on the meter. The tube mfg rates grid diss at <50W. I believe this manual is available on-line at Ameritron or MFJ's web site. Typical grid current at 1.5kW? "None" Why--1. Amp
Fred, Don't know if it is the "best", but one of the simplest (and probably the least expensive, parts-wise), is posted on: http://www.jps.net/k6xx/icbsciv.htm 73 & GL de Bob, K6XX __________________
Jim, Per a bit of light reading in a VHF book, for vert ants, vertical separation is crucial. For horizontal antennas, horizontal separation is important. To me, this indicates a single tower station
The results of the 1996 California QSO Party are now available on-line. Check out the web site: http://www.jps.net/k6xx ^^^ that's NET, not COM! 73, Bob, K6XX -- CQ-Contest on WWW: http://www.contest
Jiri's comments have truth, but... compete in JAs, antennas man operator make this Of course ops in NA, JA, or Eu cannot expect to WIN the SO categories. The reason for the change is to increase part
Talk about long-delayed echoes! I finally received my own message from April 3. Don't know where it has been hiding all this time. Please don't accuse me of beating a dead horse--it was relevant when
Bill is right! Out of the box, the Radio Shack boom headset is a weapon of self-torture! I've had one for a couple of years, with very little use, due to the pain-in-the-head caused by the 'phones. "