Eager to work everyone that wanted, worked for, and got changes to the power levels for this weekend's annual run of the IARU HF World Championship. The three Single Operator categories were subdivid
Now... that's thinking out of the 'box'. Go for it! 73 Ric Wo4o http://www.qrz.com/callsign/Wo4o ...-.- On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 16:28:09 -0700 (PDT) John Geiger <johngeig@yahoo.com> writes: ______________
I agree. Let's redirect our focus to organizing a food fight at the Contest Banquet in Dayton. Have some fun. That'll produce some fond memories and many stories told in the hallways and suites durin
The Tennessee Contest Group takes this opportunity to publicly express appreciation for being awarded the first "non-CA Club Competition Plaque" in the 2002 California QSO Party. TU, W6ZZZ, for spons
Perhaps these posts about Ed/W3AU will also serve to prompt us to tell others (i.e. contest elmers, contest club members, etc.) of our appreciation for them and their contributions to our lives and h
Are there SO (non distracted by Packet Spots) that actually submit as SO(A) to place high or win the SO(A) category? Would that be considered illegal, unethical and/or immoral? And, are there ops tha
WW South America CW Contest--sponsored by the Confederacao Brasileira de Radioamadorismo (LABRE) from 0000Z Jun 7 - 1600Z Jun 8. Didn't hear a dit or a dah over the weekend for this event. What's up
Is this another one of those "Real Men . . ." or "My thingy is bigger than your thingy" threads? Or, am I missing the "point"? Slug it out boys! (sorry to discriminate against the YLs) And, sorry for
Yes. We Little Pistols are outgunned. I have lobbied for a Low Power category but the "powers-to-be" have chosen the status quo. While I prefer a LP category, this is a "work anyone, anywhere" game (
What rules need to be changed? Add LOW POWER category. Add QRP category. Add Club/Team Competition. Why do the rules need to be changed? To increase participation. By adding new competition categorie
What rules need to be changed to *increase participation* in the IARU HF World Championship? An E-mail Reflector has been setup for those wishing to participate in discussions about rule changes for
The IARU Administrative Council took the following action (this is taken from the news release issued following the meeting): "12. The Council requested that the ARRL, as the contest organizer, have
So you want to try to get kids interested in ham radio and, more specifically, radio games (er 'contesting')? After reading the profile story about Mark, N5OT, and how he invited a kid from church to
So you want to try to get kids interested in ham radio and, more specifically, radio games (er 'contesting')? After reading the profile story about Mark, N5OT, and how he invited a kid from church to
Competing and playing in radio games for FUN is important and is likely at the top of the list of most participants. However . . . Wasn't the initial frustration expressed as a result of a contestant
Is this like the law in some states whereby firecrackers *can be sold* but they *cannot be bought*? Funny-strange stuff, actually (unfortunately?). When the offending CQers are Dqed, this will send a
Jimmy, your choice to work dupes is a wise one. Like you, I hated dupes in my log because I didn't see the better way. Thanks to Doug/W9WI for explaining the pros and cons to working/logging dupes ca
On Mon, 16 Feb 1998 00:44:35 -0600 "Dale L. Martin" <kg5u@hal-pc.org> writes: I second that emotion. While I QSL 100%, it is a challenge for me when the sender excludes an SASE and, therefore, they g