Gentlemen, forgive me bringing up the topic... Quite a lot has been written here about how to stay awake for 48 hours. Some can do it, others can't. What I really would like to know is: how do you st
It is not so difficult. Even though we may be operating for 48 hours, there is still plenty of time to stand up and make a short walk down the hall. There are many such places in the log where there
I seem to recall that KQ2M stayed in the chair for 24 hours straight during an IARU contest several years back. I don't know how Bob handled calls of nature during the contest (or even if nature call
Ive never done 48 since I have been reactivated. 46.5 was my max out in 2006 IIRC - and i felt like crap afterwards. Drove the 45 minute drive from N3HBX back to the house and I don't know how I didn
Bill, W4AN (SK), who took all this very seriously, once told me of a device he supposedly used to maximize his time in the chair. Without getting into much detail, he claimed it allowed him more oper
All; Keep an eye out for the Nov/Dec, 2009 issue of NCJ. The focus is "Contester Health" and there are several good articles on how you can endure a long contest without killing yourself! 73, Al, K0A
Hi Larry: Here's a link to a practical and inexpensive device, suitable for a single operator, with an optional "Lady J" adapter available: http://www.sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&Product_ID=297&DID
David Sedaris does a funny story about these in one of his books or recordings. "When nature calls, give it a report, log it and call QRZ!" 73 - Jim AD1C
Good question. I just did 48 hours in the chair with one single 3-4 minute break exactly half way for feeding nature:) That means only rose up from the chair for this one single case (and boy I feel
The aviation magazines used to carry ads for a gadget called H.E.R.E (Human Element Range Extender). It was a plastic container with the appropriately shaped top for either gender. Mike, NF4L _______
"When nature calls, give it a report, log it and call QRZ!" But how to log it? GO2P ? IP1SS? PO0P ? Do you log the zone as how long it takes? Just please don't turn on auto-repeat-CQ and leave when y
Makes you wonder how the guys flying B17s managed, and certainly they had many more reasons for instant relief than we contesters do... Watching what you eat and drink a few days heading into an even
I can assure all who are interested that self-contained, easy-to-use, external catheter (also called "Texas catheter") urine-collection systems are readily available without a doctor's prescription.
...snip... Human body does not need any food for 48 Unless you're, say, a diabetic - then you risk a comma... -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! My Website: http://www.thegallos.com My Blog: http
My husband Bob K8IA tells me he ran afoul (pun intended) of his ex-XYL when a gasket failed on a device he kluged together for the same purpose some years back. You'll have to ask him whether or not
Tonno, I want your chair!!!!! or is it Ranko's? I agree absolutely with Tonno regarding Diet.. Drink the minimum water to keep your throat in good shape, eat very light.. fruit snacks and juices do w
The real secret is how to keep the rate up while using this contraption. http://www.qsl.net/ct1boh/pt5t_secret.jpg NT6X Michael Baker Scout - Area Supervisor Chicago White Sox Professional Baseball C
You bet I did not take my chair with me on 2 stop flight to Montenegro:) Ranko has to tell himself (or send picture of the chair), it was real big and fancy director's chair from leather:) He said th
well there you have it.. and you tought that beating sleep was the only feat! congrats! Felipe -- Original Message -- From: Tonno Vahk To: 'Felipe J Hernandez' ; cq-contest@contesting.com Sent: Thurs
Lucozade bottles, with their extra wide mouth, are simpler and more efficient. I know, I know, too much information! 73 Gerry GI0RTN _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing