As I recall, the difference between a resident of Maine and a visitor is that the Mainer stays two winters. Rich NU6T --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bou
Why does the ARRL locator page state name guidance imply a contest rule? The requirements for the locator are external to ARRL: the GNIS from the US Geological Survey. Note the ARRL disclaimer: "ARRL
Now why would anyone buy an un-sugared energy drink? Isn't that like calling water an unflavored diet energy drink. OK, they do sell that for dollars a bottle. But why do people buy it? Rich NU6T ___
If we did have perfect rules, and perfect understanding of them, the reflector would go dark and everyone would have to get back on their radios. ;-) Rich NU6T _______________________________________
The demographic for this contest seems to be young people who might become excited about radio and contesting. They are generally very computer savvy and internet savvy. This contest seems well desig
Are external wind machines considered motors? <Grin> Rich NU6T _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/li
Whot would be "appropriate middle ware"? Does VE7CC work as middle ware? Thanks Rich NU6T _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://list
I think the first issue is getting them interested in ham radio, however it is done. Second is applying good Elmering to set them straight and keep them straight. Third is lighting a love for the cha
ARRL reports on new underwear that checks your vital signs and suggests it might be useful to contesters. Apparently the plan is to develop bio-sensors to discover ailments and promptly administer ai
Jim, this does not make sense to me. You may be making the best use of your time in the contest, but it seems that lightning speed exchanges encourage operators to depend on spot or skimmer data--at
Why not announce the emergency net on the cluster. Everyone -couldknow of the net and take appropriate action. Perhaps cluster software could allow a special designation for officially recognized eme
Hi Pete. I've discovered a difficulty as a little pistol using the RBN spots via VE7CC's CC User. The problem is that many spots are for stations I can't hear. I ran assisted with N1MM, and found tha