Gee, how about a $2 per year raise in membership dues. Ken, K6LA -- CQ-Contest on WWW: http://lists.contesting.com/_cq-contest/ Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.com
I must have had 400 US stations (only 2 VEs) call me at VY2SS last weekend, including many calls seen here on the reflector who should know better. Maybe some thought VY2 is DX, but when they asked f
I use earbuds rather than headphones as I find them much more comfortable and better at blocking out ambient noise. I recently picked up a package of silicon earbud pads (boots) at Radio Shack and am
Dear CQ-Contest Reflector Subscriber, I am going to [country] to operate in the [contest name] as [call] and I intend to break the [category] record. My operating schedule will be as follows: [freque
The key here is: 6.4. The use of non-amateur radio means of communications (e.g. telephone or the Internet) for the purpose of soliciting a contact (or contacts) during the contest period is inconsis
If you take "incentives" far enough, that piece of paper from the contest sponsor would count. This thread has run its course. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT _______________________________________________ CQ
I posted this on the Writelog reflector and didn't receive a response, so I thought I'd try here. I have two bleed through problems. The first only occurs when WriteLog is running. When the AF on rad
I originally posted this to the Writelog (WL) reflector, but didn't get a response, so I'm trying here. I have two bleed through problems. The first only occurs when WL is running. When the AF on rad
Could someone please record the Dayton Contesting and Antenna Forums and post them on the web so those of us who can't get there can listen in? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT _________________________________
There are DB9 and DB25 Y connectors available commercially. I have some of the DB-9 versions. I just googled "db25 y connectors" and there were a number of hits. As to other hardware/software SO2R op
Although both my radios have stubs (double stubs on 40 meters) and bandpass filters, I still suffer from more interstation interference than I would like when operating SO2R from my city lot. Thinkin
Does anyone know anyone who will calibrate a Bird 43 wattmeter and slugs relatively inexpensively? Bird wants $60 for the meter, $50 each for a 50 watt and 250 watt slug and $100 for a 2500 watt slug
The '04 Sweepstakes CW results are now available on the ARRL website. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://li
In the 0000 and 0030 example, since there is only 29 minutes of off time - it shouldn't count as an off time at all, since off times require a minimum of 30 minutes. And what about the last few minut
After reading the two part "A Study of Elevated Radial Ground Systems" in the recent NCJs, I'm looking into elevating my 80 meter 4 square in PEI. My idea is to cut 50' telephone poles in half, put t
Hi John, I know you, and in all seriousness I'm sure that what follows was not at all in your mind when you made your post, which, on the face of it is a good idea, but ... Encouraging EU participati
If a contester has bragged to you about running illegally high power, or if you have witnessed a contester running illegally high power, or if you have visited a shack and seen an amp capable of runn
How can the IC-7800 be SO2R in a box with only one C-IV output, one mic input and one keyer jack, not to mention one amp TR relay? How will contest software be able to distinguish between the two XCV
I've never worked as many VE3's as I did in last weekend's CQP. I take it the Ontario Contest Club put on a big drive to get stations on the air. Congratulations, you did a great job. Please do it ag