Folks, Think about what you're saying, please. Do we expect Novak Djokovic to build his own racquets and practice facility? Does Nico Rosberg have to change his own oil, hand-build his own sparkplugs
How finely do you slice it, Mike? Do you create a category for owners who do their own work vs. hiring K7LXC? Extra points for being able to service an IC-7851 yourself? Do those who scrounge deserve
Why even bother with a reflector if someone isnt allowed to vigorously disagree with a posting? You will note there was no ad hominem in my post. I didnt call it silly and I didnt insult the OP. What
Because getting worked up over trivial matters is what this forum has devolved to. 73, kelly, ve4xt Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Cont
Sensible advice, as always, George. How is this any different than talking a guy through the SS exchange? Just because the guy doesnt rapid-fire back the exchange like a seasoned pro doesnt mean you
Its not usually that hard to get a contest Q out of someone, easier on SSB than CW, but Where are you located? or Am I the first person you worked in the contest? takes little time and gets you what
Igor, Are you saying that just because we have not come up with a proven means to determine power cheating, we should merely accept the results of an irrefutably flawed analysis? Even the chief promo
Hi Igor, As every acknowledged expert on this forum has pointed out, so many variables contribute to differences in signal strength that pinpointing a power difference as the sole cause, based only o
I didn't say that, did I? What I am saying is the RDXC method is far from beyond reproach, and that if we are to develop means of detecting cheating, it's going to take a whole lot more than examini
Problem is, we dont, and the method used by RDXC is not a suitable stand-in. There might be a way to make it work, I dont know, but it would involve controlled experimentation and creation of a set
Hi Igor, Comments below. Good. Also good. Yes, but once a system has been devised that works, not by throwing people under buses without allowing them to defend themselves. 73, kelly, ve4xt _________
Hi all, I would add one thought to Hans's: On any given contest weekend, we do not own the bands. Nor do organizers. We cannot compel non-participants to maintain radio silence, nor can we compel the
Hi Jim, So for those people who cannot operate high power, for whatever reason, they can just pound sand? And, how bad is it, really? Consider, in the 2016 ARRL DX CW, the Top Four SOLP World were re
I think the market will dictate what amateur transceiver manufacturers produce, not technology. The greatest tech in the world is useless in a business plan if nobody wants it. The demand by the bulk
If you have the DXD working with a computer and a Yaesu radio now, it should work fine as is: Im relatively confident Yaesu has been consistent with the microphone pin-outs. But if your computer, as
A Maidenhead system is not going to change any advantage enjoyed by western Euros and northeastern Americans (and Maritime Canadians). The primary advantage these areas enjoy is relatively easy propa
There's no requirement to post claimed scores. The only requirement is to file your log to the sponsor on time. 73, kelly, ve4xt Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ
I find it really fishy to besmirch an honest man's character based on a delay of an entirely optional activity! There is no requirement to post claimed scores, only to file on time. I think Helmut ow
Hi John, Yes, its a great place to post your stories, no question. But its not mandatory, and not posting to 3830 is proof only of not having posted to 3830. 73, kelly, ve4xt ________________________
The example can be read to say the call MUST be part of the exchange, but usually, "for example" introduces an optional construct of something. (In Paris, there are lots of things to do, for example,