I'm in the same boat as Jim. Single op means just that and I don't think we should blur the lines with assisted, 2 radios, etc. Think of it this way, for the new contester, learning the tricks of the
Oh my, I had forgotten about those wonderful CD Bulletins. I would love to see that if anyone has a stash of them -- I have a scanner and could help convert to PDF. Pete, W1RM N6TJ's reference yester
Whoa you say Field Day isn't a contest. Or is it. For many groups, FD represents many things - an opportunity for some fun, a chance to do a bit of camping, a great opportunity to show the public wha
The rule, as we changed it simply said once you made a contact on a band/mode you could not qsy to another band/mode for 10 minutes. That rule has been changed so now all form and manner of band swit
Good question Ed. I was shocked to see it had been eliminated. I've written to the CAC but have not received any reply which is frustrating. If stations what to play so2r, do it in the same band/mode
If you are happy to use the QSL bureau system then Global QSL is definitely worth looking into. I've used them for years and am very pleased with the service. They will print your QSL (you can design
Why cheat at all? There is no monitory benefit to winning a contest. Admiration of your fellow contesters might follow a massive score but you know it isn't legit. Honest mistakes such as putting a s
I updated a computer that was using a 30 inch monitor to a much faster machine and a 32 inch monitor. It's an HP Pavilion QHD, resolution 2560 x 1440 which is just fine for reading the logging screen
There has been some comments about declining CW contest participation. There's one sure way to reverse that and it's to grow more CW contesters! Doing that can happen in two steps: 1. We need more CW
Age old question. ZF9CW was clearly sending 7 not 8 early in the contest. When I worked him on another band, he sent 8. So do you log 7 and make the point that's what he sent or do you log the correc
Can someone explain the logic behind constant calling when the station you're calling clearly isn't calling you or anything like your call? Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net _______________________________
Come join the fun! Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net The annual CW Operators Club CW Open event is just over 4 weeks away. If you don't have the dates and times marked on your calendar it would time to do
Back many years ago when computer logging first came on the scene, W3ZZ and I and a number of other contesters were talking about it. We quickly got into the idea of automatic logging and contesting
I have used one for years and feed it with open wire line so no worries about covering both ends of the band -- but since I rarely go any higher than 3600 it's not a worry. Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.ne
The only fertilizer I've found to work reliably is green stamps ($$$) Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net Hello, I have been meticulously watering my 50 foot Rohn tower for 35 years and it just doesn't grow.
Back when computerized logging was just emerging, Gene, W3ZZ, I and a few others were discussing it and the notion of computerized contesting. At one point Gene made the sage comment that a computeri
Some of you may remember Ellen. She was the grand dame of the contest world for many years at ARRL HQ, single handedly managing all the contest logs (paper don't you know) and writing the QST article
I'm just reading the shocking news that Herb, KV4FZ is SK. No further details other than a bit of history about Herb. Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net _______________________________________________ CQ-Co
I neglected to site the source of the said new about Herb. Today's issue of Daily DX from W3UR Pete, W1RM W1RM@Comcast.net _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-C
Now that we are almost finished with the contest season, it's a great time for those who might otherwise struggle with CW to get some help. Summer will be a perfect time to get your CW cooking in tim