On CW, I use "test kd4d" or "test kd4d kd4d". On phone, I use "contest Kilo delta four delta" or "Contest delta four delta". Often, I put a CQ in front of the "Contest". Field Day is an exception. 73
Of course the last one should have been "Contest kili delta four delta kilo delta four delta". When it's busy, I give the call once. People will start calling after I give my call once anyway! :-) 73
Hi Yuri: I strongly disagree for CW and SSB contesting. I think digital modes are fundamentally different and do not know enough about them to speak intelligently! Artificial intelligence and automat
Hi Jeff: I think SO2R is fundamentally different from using RBN/spotting networks/skimmers because, in one case, one operator is performing the functions and in the second it is either other operator
Hi Steve: A boy and his radio category may be a good idea "tribander/wires anyone), but I still think we need to retain single operator categories which are played on the radio and without the intern
Hi Juan: I strongly disagree. I believe that Radiosport should retain Single Operator categories where the game is not played on the air and not on partially on the internet. Requiring an internet co
Hi Ria: I think something like the proposed WRTC-Style M/2 operation is the way to equalize the "access to big stations" factor in qualifying for WRTC. This needs a lot of thought but I think should
A big advantage of the older Bose headsets (QC-15 in particular) is replaceable batteries. The newer headsets have built-in rechargeable batteries and, IIRC, none have a battery life of even close to
Hi Scott: I do SO2R in the CQ 160 test, unassisted. This is completely legsl in this conyrst for a single operator. I am not in favor of allowing remote receivers in single operator categories. It is
Yes, and multi-ops will need dedicated social media coordinators.... Hiring a PR firm makes you assisted... :-) 73, Mark, KD4D -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
Hi Terry: I called them and was told they were keeping my deposit and reservation for next year. I didn't ask whether I could cancel next year's reservation. YMMV. 73, Mark, KD4D ____________________
Did you check your SPAM/Junk folder? Comcast flagged their response to my log as Junk. 73, Mark, KD4D -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. _________________________
Hi Dave: Unfortunately, the less than ideal performance on transmit offers a distinct advantage to the individuals using these radios. The key clicks in particular are a huge advantage in maintaining
I am very disappointed that the CQ WPX Contests eliminated single operator categories. It isn't a merger - there is nothing left of the single operator category rules. Unfortunately, now the internet
Hi Bud: This is not fully supporting single operators that want to compete unassisted. 24 hours and one radio is not the way I entered the last four WPX contests as a single operator. 73, Mark, KD4D
Hi Everyone Note that these headphones have a built-in rechargeable battery. They do not work while charging and charging takes up to two hours (according to the manual). The manual says they work up
Respectfully, it doesn't address the competitive single operators. We're using SO2R. 73, Mark, KD4D -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___________________________
Hi Dimitri: The VAST majority of contesters don't read CQ-Contest! :-) 73, Mark, KD4D _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.co
Hi Pete: I also deplore the change but would like to point out that this was NOT a merger of Single Operator and Assisted categories. It was simply an elimination of the all Single Operator categorie
HiL Agreed - I am very pleased to see this initiative. How can I help? Sponsor a plaque, help with log checking, ...? 73, Mark, KD4D _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing