I have operated from Aruba many times and I recall only once being the only active station in a major contest. There are advantages and disadvantages to any location. For most of us it will always se
Author: Fernando PY2LED <py2led@fuertesind.com.br>
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2015 20:36:51 -0200
Hello John and all colleagues, good evening! Many thanks for all replies until now. I agree with you. Depending on the equipments, tower, antennas, operarors skills etc, independent where you are, re
Hi @ ALL. Why does P4, PJ2 and PJ4 count to south America? Well a look at a map could help to solve this mystery. :) Yes, it might be an advantage operating from there, but maybe not. It is a big eff
I agree with DF7ZS. It takes a tremendous effort to build and maintain a station in the Caribbean. The tower and antenna corrosion is unbelievable, especially where dissimilar metals touch. Most stat
I appreciate the kind words in these posts, but would rather this thread not be about me. Simply, I just try my best, but would not claim to be the best To the subject at hand, creating a balanced pl
Distance based scoring, may not be heaven, but it is a whole lot closer to it than the current scoring schemes (talking about AB categories). The differences that can be produced on one band are comp
Distance-based scoring is not without its own faults. Much of the same advantages remain, since its far easier to pluck off 8,000-km QSOs at high rates from Aruba than from VE4. Indeed, its not beyon
"I am NOT arguing for any adjustment to the rules to favour us. Im just pointing out that youd merely be trading one unlevel playing field for another. 73, kelly ve4xt" Exactly. 73 K0SR _____________