It does take a awful long time. What is your solution? - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.
Good point, Bill. In my other hobby, Amateur Astronomy, it is pretty much the same thing. There are a number of people who want to change these hobbies to attract youth. It just won't work The kids w
A little bit of comparison here from a sponsor. The PAQSO specifies (suggests) frequencies and specifically notes that 5 KHz below these frequencies is reserved for mobiles. It is apparently routinel
Hey Hans, I've been thinking about instituting a "crappy radio/crappy operator" category..... Or maybe a 500 point bonus for each good excuse. ;^) - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - ______________________________
I should have put a sarcasm alert there Hans! But to answer your question.... Mainly to show how silly the level playing field concept is. My "poor operating practices" classes quips just point out w
Perhaps you could try for the vanity call K5EE? I could only wish that I was good enough that the length of my call sign was an impediment to sending CW in contests! ;^) - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______
Now THAT would be a good use of someone's time! (not) Maybe we should all just get together and pray for the next sunspot max to arrive early? The community is showing the strain.... ;^) - 73 de Mike
Amen!!!! Jukka, your post is printed and mounted on my wall now. I recommend all do the same! 8^) - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Cont
Sigh... There IS NO amount of clarification of rules that will be specific enough to preclude interpretation. I've been writing rules and guidelines for over 10 years now, and have not found one rule
I wouldn't. I was pointing out the hazards of having to "go lawyer" for every single aspect of a contest. I get a lot of comments such as Jeff's: end quote And it makes me cringe. Personally I'm expe
I have found that asking for volunteers is hands down the best way to clear a room. 8^) -73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contest
First, and most glaring is that you start with saying 001, then then you say 1. Your whole paragraph about t e serial numbers is confusing. One should never put justification in the rules. You start
More importantly, what's Rachael making for dinner???? - 73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.
The first thing to go would be that "etc"! All anyone has to do is plug in their slightly related "condition" and apply it to the rule. But let's look at what the rule means. The rule is there to dis
Bill, I don't necessarily think that the concept is that simple. I think people on both sides of this discussion are thoughtful, and both sides put forth some persuasive arguments. And I definitely k
You have been disqualified from the contest, and furthermore, the entire team must immediately turn in their licenses, and immediately cease and desist all ARS activity!! You were lucky that that the
Steve, you did the *exact* right thing, and I for one commend you. As for a complaint against the offender, you might check with Mr Hollingsworth if you could drop off the other guys callsign without
It *isn't* a big issue! And that is in spite of all the hand wringing here. The assisted amateur is one who is using some method that tells him where "the action is" He/she picks from that listing, a
I took a look at the CQWW rules. Guess what - they are >>>incredibly<<< vague! to wit: 1. Single Operator High: Those stations at which one person performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting
We need that whole rule, Doug 1. Single Operator High: Those stations at which one person performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting functions. The use of DX alerting assistance of any kind