In 2007, ES5TV compiled reflector users' predictions/guesses/wild-ass guesses about what contesting would look like ten years hence. It's now 4 years past his original time horizon, and I thought pe
Thanks for sharing this Pete. Many of the forecasts proved to be accurate, but as often happens with forecasts , two of the most revolutionary changes that have greatly impacted contesting were total
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:25:35 -0400
I guess the logical follow-up is what's next: I vote for voice "skimmer"... 73 Rich NN3W _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists
We'll see... when NSA declassifies it. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at <http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. I
I do remember seeing one prediction about technology allowing us to copy signals below audible levels. That did somewhat predict FT8., 73 John AF5CC _______________________________________________ CQ
Please, no, a thousand times NO! 73, de Hans, KØHB Just a Boy and his Radio ________________________________ From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+kzerohb=gmail.com@contesting.com> on behalf of Richar
Yes! It is just a matter of time with AI progressing at a fast pace. Besides, it is really nice to see technology innovation being led by applications developed by radio amateurs. Technology explorer
Author: Ron Notarius W3WN via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2021 22:26:53 -0400
Sorry Hans. Its just a matter of time, but its coming. Whether we want it to or not. (Im not thrilled about it either, but that doesnt prevent me from seeing the inevitable). 73 _____________________
Over 30 years ago, I remember attending a technical presentation at Hayes, the modem maker (where I worked for 12 years) about the future technological advances. It was given by our chief architected
Author: AB1J via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:07:14 +0000 (UTC)
As voice skimmers will be difficult to implement here are some ideas to get us started, from my addled brain on insomnia and caffeine: 1) Adjust your transmitter for the most intelligible audio for y
All of that for a crutch? 73, de Hans, KØHB Just a Boy and his Radio ________________________________ From: ktfrog007@aol.com <ktfrog007@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 7:07:14 PM To: kzeroh
Not quite. DSL is still an important delivery mechanism where fiber lines are not economically viable. 73, Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@
In most of Maryland if your wired connection to the network should fail, the phone company will replace it with fiber at their expense and the terminal unit they install on the wall of your house is
97.1 Basis and purpose. ... (b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art. Hams being so anti technology is mind blowing. I have nev
Ria, With all due respect just because some of us of us don't want to use certain technologies doesn't make us "anti technology"? Do all of us have to operate the same way using the same technologies
In the Santa Cruz mountains, where I live, AT&T won't repair their wired lines AND won't run fiber at their expense to serve existing customers in sparsely populated communities. And last I heard, th
At least a Voice Skimmer going to an RBN will remove the cheerleaders Trent VK4TS PO Box 275 Mooloolaba 4557 0408497550 ________________________________ From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+vk4ts=out
<snip> Hams being so anti technology is mind blowing. I have never seen such a paradox except in ham radio. (yes, it also talks about skill but that doesn't mean we have to shun technology). Not all
In my opinion, there isn't anything at all wrong with digital modes. There is LOTS wrong with mixing digital modes and other modes in the same contest, though. 73, Dave AB7E There has to be limits
Remarkably well stated, Dave. 73, de Hans, KØHB Just a Boy and his Radio ________________________________ From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+kzerohb=gmail.com@contesting.com> on behalf of David Gil