I often get many (a dozen?) zero beat callers on ssb, due to my being mild DX and not wanting to take up band space with a split. I found the technique with a IC-706 on VU4 and now use it often with
This statement relates to ops wanting to work SE Asia: The problem presented to operators in S.E. Asia and parts of the Philippines and India is a nearly consistent reduced receive sig strength while
I will put my 5 el. monobanders up against your 2 el F-12 anytime. Remember, a "great antenna" is just better than the dipole you used to have. Charly -- Charly, HS0ZCW ______________________________
I spoke to the owner by Skype some year with antenna inquiry. My guess is this is a one man operation and is rather well known as not too fast to answer queries. No answer to Skype call Nov. 10, 2013
In 1997 and 1999, hams donated radios and other gear to the one active ham, 9N1AA, Satish. Included was a Force 12 yagi and I took in a FL-2100B. I hear by internet that Satish and 9N1HA, Surish, are
The Nepal earthquake emergency traffic frequencies of 14.205 to 14.210 will still be in heavy use during this contest weekend, and after. Please do not transmit on this part of the band and listen fi
I will advise Satish 9N1AA, a net control in KTM that the freq of 14.300 is not good due to the Maritime Mobile Net there forever. Most likely Nepal nets will be in the 14.205 to 14.215 band spot whi
"Hits" I have taken after I learned how my logs are really scored....... 1. somehow, the other guy's mistakes become mine. 2. somehow, because ONE contact wants an HS in his log, which he never sends
Most contests are written to favor the writers of the rules, surprise! ARRL contests are for Americans, for example. I dare say the largest category of contest participation now and for the future wi
All this discussion is why I just work people and send a log, maybe. I can not see my score easily and do comparisons the way a normal person can with PRINTED PAGES. 73, Charly -- Charly, HS0ZCW ____
Q-signal for "I am experiencing non-natural RFI.......... it is QUFO to indicate origin of RFI. The other signal for CW is 575 ...readable perfect, strength above normal, and signal quality punk. 73C
On CW, if I got a 576, I know to look for something wrong; I do not need specifics from the sender... he already made my having a problem clear. On phone, I just say "Your audio is distorted or you a
Want to level the field, score a contest on the total miles (or Km) worked... the distance between your station and the contacts. I grin when I think of what that does to NE, to JA, and to EU. 73, Ch
You cant imagine how irritating it is to operate from SEAsia and see the playing field tilted about 40% against us here. I am looking for a computer logging program that will compute my MILES WORKED
Finally, I read the latest Stew Perry contest rules. Stew Perry rules are now my absolute favorite..... stressing real ham radio ! And scoring by distance! Wow. Now, if only there were other contests
The miles are available on qrz.com, for all I think. Computer needs to go there to get data. 73 Charly -- Charly, HS0ZCW _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Con
Dear Ward, BKK to Tokyo 2858 to MO 6391 BKK to Berlin 5537 to MO 4657 BKK to Hartford, Ct. 8570 to MO 1077 BKK to Chicago 8563 to MO 300 BKK to LAX 8278 to MO 1800 BKK to Santiago 17,648 to MO 5110 B
Dear Ward, In my own conviction that I am correct on every topic, nevertheless never would I ever say "My advice stands." 1. I have ONLY suggested that a distance score ACCOMPANY the traditional scor
Simple way to get any contests refinements or scoring alternatives.......... HAVE AN INSIDER SUGGEST IT. There are influential insiders who must think they thought of a refinement; then voila refinem
A neat little contest, sponsored by the SEANET organization, see Web, will run 1200z on 6/6 and 7/6. It is shorter than some contests but is a good chance to pick up some South East Asia station band