Just a reminder... If operating USB, you need to stay about 3 KHz below the upper band edge (and above the lower band edge on LSB). For example, I heard CU3GD CQing on 14349.3 (maybe OK in his countr
I'll be the first to admit it. I didn't take my own advice. I got busted! Got an OO card today for working SU9NC on 21448. Anyone else? Barry W2UP-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com N
Tip #1: Never depend on the Cluster for a callsign, especially if it's a difficult-to-copy call. There's a good chance it's wrong. Ask Tom, 8P1A, how many pileups started and they were all dupes beca
Steve, I presumed the op was using packet (see point 1) and went to the freq based on info in a packet spot. Obviously, if you tuned on your own, and don't hear a callsign, you don't know. 73, Barry
Try some in-the-ear phones, instead of over-the-ear, at least for CW where you don't need a mic attached. My current favorite is the Sony MDR-W08. They weigh about a half an ounce and cost under $10!
Yes and no, Tim. Moving someone from one category to another is correcting an error. Disqualifying, identifying and/or penalizing those individuals is enforcing a rule. 73, Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner
In my mind, there is no question packet CAN help scores. I emphasize CAN because one must LEARN to use packet effectively. Packet is an operating tool, in some respects just like a second radio. Two
My guess about contesters: Born in 1954 Licensed for 35 years Spending $1000 (average, but I bet there's a very wide variation) Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown,
FTdx-9000 that is. Tnx, Barry-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@co
Hi all, As our cat has chewed through my kids' computer's mouse cord for the third time, I'm contemplating getting a wireless mouse. Looking at the specs of the Microsoft wireless mouse, it runs on 2
I'll run on my second radio about 20% of the time. If one radio is the S&P and I decide to run on that band, often I'll use the radio already there. The "run radio" is better (FT-1000D fully filtered
One thing I've noticed about JA signals, at least here on the E Coast, is the incredible difference between signal strengths. There are 10-15 JAs 20 over S-9. The next group of another 10-20 are S5-S
No surprise! Barry-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.co
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I would like to get a copy of an article from Nov/Dec 1988 NCJ. Is there anyone that can scan and email it, or fax it to me? If so, pse email me for details. Tnx, Barry W2UP-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Inte
Got several responses to my request. No more necessary. Tnx, Barry-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club _______________________________________________
Either a lot of guys were looking me up on qrz.com before answering my CQ Contest, or my memory is failing as I don't remember many of my friends :.) It's actually a little disconcerting when it happ
Rich, Look at the bright side. At 5 WPM and 10 QSOs, you'd get to operate for several hours before ending it all :.) 73, Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com Newtown, PA Fra
Very neat idea. Ideally, and conceivably not many years away, logs would be sent in real-time to the CQ Contest Committee for posting on an online scoreboard, and as the clock turns from 2359 to 0000
It's not only contests. I've pretty much given up DXing on 160 because of all the idiots that call and call without listening (and many without hearing), giving a chance for the DX to answer and be h