I am planning to issue one more update of the super check partial database files before the ARRL DX CW contest. Last call for more logs if you want to contribute to the effort. Full details at http:/
I am pleased to announce the availability of a new set of super check partial database files dated 08FEB2004. The files can be found at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/. This set of files was created out of
I have had several inquiries if I am going to produce a new set of super check partial database files before ARRL DX Phone. I will be happy to, but need some logs to do it. If I can get 50 Cabrillo f
New Super Check Partial master database files are now available at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/. This set of files was created out of 2,326,858 QSOs from 1389 logs. The full data set contained 104,522 un
A few random thoughts following the ARRL DX Phone contest. - Why don't the Carribbean expeditions transmit above 7100? There were some clear frequencies around 7101-7102 and 7106 that would have been
I think many of you missed the point I was trying to make. When I suggested transmitting above 7100, I meant just above 7100. Like 2 or 4 or 6 Khz! Just enough to get out of the QRM, but still where
Yes, Gary. You are mostly right. The East Coast does enjoy a tremendous advantage in DX contests. However, for those who think op skill and hardware are not also a factor, you are welcome to come vis
Hello everyone, Looking for logs from the recent ARRL DX and WPX contests for the Super Check Partial database. Full details on the project and what is needed can be found at www.k5zd.com/scp/ Send y
XML was considered when the Cabrillo format was being conceived, but was considered by ARRL as being too difficult for the average ham do-it-yourself software developer to handle. It also has the dis
Great idea John! There are a lot of great stories out there that should be captured while they still live in someone's head. The site eham.com has a section called Friends Remembered. While this may
Looking for logs from recent contests as contributions for the Super Check Partial database. Want to create a new set of master files prior to WPX CW. Need your logs in Cabrillo format from any of th
I have created a new version of the Super Check Partial database files and placed them on the web at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/ This set of files was based on 2,170,754 QSOs from 1304 logs. I have rece
I agree that the use of this type of software aid detracts from the overall value of the contest. Better suggestion - let's discourage contest software developers from including database-driven excha
As you send in your WPX CW logs, don't forget to send a copy to k5zd@contesting.com for inclusion in the super check partial database. Next version will be produced before IARU in early July. Full de
Will be making a new set of super check partial database files before IARU. Always looking for more logs from any of the following contests for the last 2 years. CQ WW DX - CW, Phone, RTTY CQ WPX - C
I have created a new version of the Super Check Partial database files and placed them on the web at http://www.k5zd.com/scp/ This set of files was based on 2,234,681 QSOs from 1349 logs (data set co
Gee, I think the WP2Z station (and others) do the rent-a-station thing now. Why would that not be legal? My station available. Make an offer! K5ZD _______________________________________________ CQ-C
Interesting topic. I keep a station notebook. It is a small spiral bound book for keeping notes about anything. It mostly has things that are measured or figured out. E.g., length of phasing lines, d
In preparation for the upcoming Fall contest season, it is time to generate updated Super Check Partial (SCP) files. To help with this, please send me your recent contest logs in Cabrillo format. The
A few days left to get your logs in for inclusion in the next Super Check Partial database run. With so many new European calls, we need all the recent logs we can get to insure the database is fille