Author: k1zm--- via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2019 10:50:45 +0000 (UTC)
08 Nov 2019 Hi Gang Jeff and I just got back from a one week "mini dx'pedition" to ZONE 2. Three ferries and about a 2400km roundtrip drive to 50.112 North from PEI was made with the express purpose
I congratulate you on your effort. However there are many of us who do not consider FT8 as a 'legitimate' QSO. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert
To K1ZM and group GREAT WORK GUYS !! Using the latest technology to do what could not have been done before is what Ham Radio has ALWAYS been about ...dont let the old computer-challenged curmudgeons
Doug, and many of us who over time , have learned to ignore your useless comments. Glenn VA3DX I congratulate you on your effort. However there are many of us who do not consider FT8 as a 'legitimate
Hi Miriam (and Jeff) Congratulations on your mini-DXpedition to Zone 2 - and it is good to see someone is thinking of us in the Asia/Indian Ocean/Pacific area. In common with most topbanders any in t
Jeff, Please ignore the negative comments. FT8 is perfectly good. CW would have been harder but "better"! (i.e. more valued by the old-timers.) But with FT8 you've made more people happy! 73, George,
WTG Jeff and Miriam ! I am always wanting to go to Zone 2 for some contest, but time, money and work/home commitments thus far have prevented it. WRT to Steve's comments, I am *very* surprised that f
Regardless of what the others say and who are thankless... For those that committed time, vacation and certainly lots of personal CASH, I thank the entire team. Your contributions to the hobby are ce
Since you cc'd me to your Topband Reflector comments Michael/VA3MW, are you inferring I am "thankless"? ( nor did I say anything about Jeff's operation other than positive comments ) If you just hit
Well, after nearly 19 years of QRV in ZL, Miriam gave me my first ever zone 02 contact. Thanks Miriam and Jeff! I would imagine that, because of the increased distance from VK, zone 02 would be even
To all those who worship FT8 - Enjoy the decline. Quote: " I agree Doug - as I said - FT8 is not real ham radio - but that is where we are today." Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is
I fully concur!! 73, John, W4NU K4JAG, 1959 to 1998 Sent from my iPhone _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
Jeff and Miriam Thanks for the report on your Zone 2 activity. I am so happy to see you were successful in working the JA stations. I am particularly pleased to see Kuni JA7NI made it into your log.
Guys - we seem to have spiraled once again into a debate about the validity of FT8 QSOs. PLEASE STOP... or moderation will commence. Thanks. The Management _________________ Searchable Archives: http
Hey Im still concerned about the validity of RTTY, SSTV, and SSB since theyre not REAL radio !!! hihi....j -ny2ny _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband R
This discussion should be re-directed to the ARRL and the Awards committee. Otherwise it will detract from our universal Love-working DX with a burning Coax and a Smile in our filaments. Or Transisto
G'day As Mike VE9AA has indicated there have been several excellent Zone 2 operations in the past from the Point Amour lighthouse in Cape where the operators have had a good 160m setup. Unfortunately
Author: Victor Goncharsky via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 19:54:31 +0300
HI Jeff and Miriam, Great effort and wonderful results making a lot of people happy by your family project. You have made our family happy this Summer by giving us a new country on 6 meters - Canada!
Author: Eugene Popov /RA0FF/ via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:09:30 +0300
Hi, Unfortunately, I learned very late about work plans from the 2 zone. I heard a short, quiet squeak in the CW, and later decoded the signal on 1840. Unfortunately, all the work was for JA friend
It is clear that the 160M is just full of grumpy old farts. That is ok, we are getting used to it. :) You'd think someone is making them use FT8. No one said you had to use it. If you don't like it,