Boy, with the bands like they are, it sure makes a difference where you are located. Here's a score from this years CQWW RTTY from a W2 in the Northeast: "Total: 312 692 66 115 46 Total Score = 157,0
continent etc...)? This is an interesting question. I have wondered the same thing about the BY calls. Is there any way to tell where a China station is by the callsign? 73 Tom W7WHY _______________
Hi Zack I think that is the right way. But, lots also do it this way (Him): CQ de RG8U (Me): W7WHY (Him): W7WHY 5NN 1043 (Me): 5NN 406 (Him): TU RG8U Where in that sequence does it show that I got hi
73, de Nate Hi Nate The problem isn't with the logging software, but the robot. If I type 'U W7WHY 54 OR' in the exchange box when setting up, the robot will reject the Cabrillo file. It has to be j
Brings up another good point. Will there be operation down between 3600-3700 or will most be above 3800 with all the QRM? 73 and good luck this weekend. Tom W7WHY ___________________________________
Hi Ed Not sure about that one. I called a zone 3 multi last year on 20 for a double mult and I wasn't logged. I got a NIL on that one. I usually try and find someone I know and tell them they are a m
HI Lee Same thing happens here. I thought now that I have retired, I could pull those all nighters, but still find that around 11-12PM, I'm, ready to crash. I always think, 'I'll get up at daybreak a
I used Skimmer for the first time in the RAC contest this past weekend. It was loaded with busted callsigns! I saw 2 and sometimes 3 wrong calls on the same frequency. Seems like some have mentioned
Excellent idea as the NAQP CW will also be on this weekend. 73 Tom W7WHY I have a suggestion for RTTY RU people this weekend: stay above .060 on all bands. Respectfully submitted for your considerati
Hi all After the NSL tonight, there will be a practice session for the CQ 160 contest. It will start at 0300 and run until 0330. Lots of op's will already be on 160 so just turn on the amps and load
One of the locals here got all wrapped up in the computer/game stuff. Sold all his radio gear to buy a better computer. 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailin
So, lots of guys say 'so what?' Then why does everyone get so upset when a website puts a cookie on our computer to track what we do? Isn't it the same thing? We spend money for software to keep the
Yeah, I noticed the scoreboard is missing in the NAQP and the CQ160 contest. I miss it here. It was a lot of fun to watch. 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mai
Right. So what difference does it make where the operator is sitting if the stations are communicating with each other? 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing
Hi Doug Getting on the honor roll is now a lot easier than it probably was when you got on it. I did some checking and in 1961 there were 131 honor roll hams. Now, according the the ARRL site, there
I think with the rest of us 'bottom feeders' not in the contest, the top 3 wouldn't have much fun just working each other :-) 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest m
I remember back in the 50's, QST used to print a list of the gear the Sweepstakes winners used. It was really fun to look at all the stuff they used. Very few KW's and beams. Mostly 100 watts and wir
Hi Ron I use a pair of Radio Shack cordless headphones here and I love them. I have a hearing problem and wear hearing aids, and with the RS 'phones, I can take them out and adjust the volume with th
Then even the real guy owner of the call is now locked out. Almost like a web page url squatter. It would be nice but how? Joe WB9SBD It would have to be done something like LOTW. That is pretty secu
Hi Milt But, what if your competitor is running a quarter mile and you are running a half mile. You ain't gonna win many races :-) 73 Tom W7WHY I am a competitor. I often liken amateur radio contesti