That was n2ow and nt2y doing multi-op, but only made contacts on 80 and 40m. total contacts was only 78, not sure of score yet as n1mmlogger has a bug in the score algorithm that I am waiting to be
Where does it say that spotting nets aren't permitted? In the general rules it specifically says that multi-op and single op assisted may use spotting nets. And ed, maybe it would help for everyone o
It is against the rules of most contests to solicit contacts via non-amateur means. There is no rule against using spotting networks that may in part be connected that way. Btw, my FREE wintelnetx pr
If we are going to create more categories I will get rid of the so2r setup I built last year and go back to the so7r setup I had before... probably lots less competition in that one! Of course it tak
If you use my ar-cluster node please let me know if there are any new problems connecting... or if its working better. I just upgraded to a real router and hope I have it all up properly now. David R
Anyone know a good source for custom made coax cables... I hate soldering pl-259's and expect to need a dozen or more cables made for various upgrades planned for this summer. I would want a place th
I am still looking for a couple more cw operators for the arrl dx cw test in 2 weeks. All skill levels needed. This is a good chance to come and see how a m/m operation works as only 1/2 the operator
Thanks to everyone for their inputs on sources for custom made cables, I'm sure they will be some help for me. I also hope that others can make use of the various suggestions for installing pl-259's
My station is still available for the cq 160m ssb weekend if anyone is interested in abusing their ears in that one. David Robbins K1TTT e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net web: http://www.k1ttt.net AR-Clu
The k1ttt contest cam is now on for the ARRL DX CW test at http://www.k1ttt.net/webcam David Robbins K1TTT e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net web: http://www.k1ttt.net AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet
I have just updated my web page with new information on how to get CTWin to talk to CT/dos using nettsr. This makes it easier to link CT/dos machines on an Ethernet with a telnet cluster. I have also
don't bet on it. i had stateside jammers tx on both cw and ssb on my listening frequency while doing split on 75m last year. one of them thought he was cute and started calling cq on ssb with my cal
listening Of course there is something else to consider. If no stations answered those guys listening in your cw band they would quickly stop listening there. So I would say it is the fault of stati
there are several options: 1. if you as a general stay within your license privileges you can be the control op and use either his call or yours with no extra id requirements. you can be real single
VHF/UHF the it is not the 'assisted' category that is the problem. The problem are abusers who enter in any category where the contest sponsors have forbidden self spotting, or any use of packet at
it...I station, another and in If you have time to do this to work one multiplier you aren't making very efficient use of your station anyway.... or you are just a DXer in disguise. David Robbins K1
same. You misunderstand my statement. I would not shut it down to enforce the rules, I would shut it down because the rules would prohibit my use of it. I spend considerable time and money running m
several reasons... 1. not all nodes have an fcc database 2. not all databases are created equal 3. not all databases are updated daily 4. not all node software checks the database and none that I kn
we will there band.It There are other things that will help prevent overload if self spotting is allowed. One big thing is the configurability of node filters. In ar-cluster the sysop can set the fi
to I Sending passwords on rf is rather worthless as anyone with a tnc can monitor them. To do it securely would require a one-time use password that changes for each login, like the secure crypto ke