I'd start SO2R right away. I think most SO2R ops would tell you it takes a while to get good at it. I think you'll find it easier to do your first SO2R entries from a modest station in contests like
Hmmm. There's always the Novice band from 7100-7150. It's CW only, maximum 200W for all classes. I might spin the knob on the second radio up there a few times. Robert K5PI --Original Message-- From:
I said earlier that the novice bands were CW only. That's not correct. General and above can use digital modes in the novice bands, but they are limited to 200W. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regu
I find that sending a string of dits gets the attention I need through other callers. Robert K5PI This scenario keeps playing out for me in each CW Sprint. I call CQ. Someone answers. I send him my e
One of the best Sprint techniques I've picked up is for getting a fill at the end of the QSO. If I need a fill, I send a string of dits. Sending "nr", "name", etc., might be perceived as callsign if
Flip on the rig and have some fun! http://www.txqp.org/ Operating times will be from 1400Z on SATURDAY to 0200Z on SUNDAY, and from 1400Z to 2000Z on SUNDAY. Operation on all bands except on 60 meter
I also received 2005 division SS plaque this week. Thanks to the ARRL, Icom, and W5KFT continued use of his FB station. And congrats Chris! Robert K5PI --Original Message-- From: cq-contest-bounces@c
According to KC1J, the Icom contact person for the plaque sponsorship program is RayNovak@icomamerica.com. Robert K5PI _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Conte
We'll definitely have the station set up with the antennas pointed to W6. Not sure why we haven't done a serious ~75-operator multi-op for CQP. Maybe the wine just doesn't motivate us Texans all that
I'm planning to taking a Force 12 C-3 to V31 for ARRL DX CW. I'd be interested in anyone's experience in packaging it to check with an airline. Thanks, Robert K5PI ___________________________________
It's definitely an interesting tool, although not the first of its type on the block. And the price is certainly right. :-) It allows you to run multiple operating systems *simultaneously* on a singl
I carried a TS-850 "naked" to ZF last fall. The only hassle I got was from the first boarding pass checker in the security line who was concerned that it might be heavier than the airline would allow
Has anyone used the IC-756 Pro II or the IC-706 MkIIG with a Yaesu FL-2100 amp? Can the rig keying circuit handle the power in the amp switching circuit, or is an interface required? Thanks, Robert K
I've tried several methods for targeted fills but have never found one that works very well. I think a lot of casual guys just have one memory set up for the exchange. They don't want to risk botchin
I can think of several reasons that the requestor should call, and should probably CQ. That's what I do. First, if the requestor is a M/2, they will almost certainly already be calling CQ on the targ
I'd take the bust penalty. If you don't have enough data in your head, your log, or a scrap of paper on the desk to be able to get the callsign right, then I'd say it's a bust. I'd enter the QSO, the
It looks like K1BX may have actually made 1384 QSOs, but misread the screen (or mistyped) 1334. 1384 X 2 points X 80 = 221,440 K1BX 1334 80 23.9 221,440 YCCC N4PN 1334 80 23.5 213,440 ACG ___________
Or make a few "fake" QSOs like you can't hear the interference at all. Complement the guys you're "working" -- "nice signal", "good luck, Bob", etc. --Original Message-- From: cq-contest-bounces@cont
Has anyone compiled a list of 2009 announced operations of HQ stations? I found this general list. http://www.ly4a.com/?p=111 Robert K5PI _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest ma
A little variety may be the key. Spend a little money on a nice rolling office chair, but keep another different one nearby, along with a pillow. There was a thread not long ago about folks who have