I would like to suggest this thread consider something else--keeping the casual operator in the contest. I have read many comments about the necessity to have the casual operators in the contests-- t
Why necessarily set certain height limits? I know plenty of folks out in California whose single antenna would be a wire vertical that is shot 60 feet into the top of a palm tree. Perhaps a category
My (one) city lot tower is 55 feet tall. I'll have to get some dirt and make a 5' high mound around the base. 73, Blake N4GI _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ
This idea I could agree with, The idea of being able to 'compete' for my antenna category is something that would allow me to have a chance at a certificate. Exceptions might be on 80M and 160M where
How we're talking!!...The CQ WPX contests have the "TB-WIRES" category which allows (max) 1 tri-bander for the high bands (one feedline) and single element wire antennas for the low bands...That cate
Well, the WPX has a gazillion entry categories - denoting the fact that the WPX contest is a unique one were basically anybody can be a multiplier. Here is the description from the WPX rules: "(e) Tr
The reason I prefer to simply set a height limitation for the category is that the TB/Wires makes no allowance for a monobander at 24 feet, which was my antenna for several years. In TB/Wires I would
Rusty, We all choose our lot in life. I chose a covenant restricted neighborhood because we were offered a house here at a much reduced price because the contractor so thoroughly screwed up our first
Hi Paul-- it sounds as though you are in the San Antonio Area-- my home is in the Hill Country. Maybe we will meet, after I develop some mobility following major knee surgery last week. I know what y