I did not hear anyone operating split over the weekend, but made the decision to go split myself for a short period of time on two occasions. In both cases, I had apparently just been spotted on pac
The Georgia QSO Party starts today at 18:00 Z. See http://georgiaqsoparty.org/ for the rules. There is a bunch of rover activity planned to try to activate all 159 Georgia counties. Note that the spo
I know this is probably a long shot. Anyone cancelling their plans to go to Dayton who might have a room at the Crowne Plaza ? I need a double since I'm bringing both of my sons with me this year. Je
The lesson learned from N2TTA's experience is to check the rules (contest and licensing) before you go on a contest DXpedition. Most people might not know this but a US General class license, which h
I have noticed during our past couple PJ4A CQWW CW operations the pileups have seemed to get so unruly that we sometimes had to listen split to keep up the rate. I remember last year one particular E
Contesting has changed so much in the 35 years Ive been doing it. This is mostly due to the technical advances that have been made over the years such as computer logging, packet, SO2R boxes, skimmer
A very amusing post by K0HA. I would be interested in hearing what his grand solution to these sinsare ? I dont think cheating in contests is anything new. Its just seems more prevalent now. The chea
Here are my thoughts... 1) Make one unlimited single operator category. Someone in that category can use all the technology thats available such as packet spots, skimmer, SO2R etc... I think that wou
Yes... A rich history of being dominated by stations with a propagation advantage. If you live in one of those areas why would you want it to change ? Why not make it more fun by changing the rules s
Excellent. Terrific to see that SOAB is winnable from the East coast (once every 35 years). 73 Rich NN3W Rich,Agree 100%. Plus its a different era in contesting since W2GD won CW SS in 1978. That was
Oh, you mean places like your home state of Georgia, where W4AN won 10 years ago, and N4OO (ex-NA4BW) and N4PN continue to do very well ? 73, Steve, N2IC Yes Steve... the propagation in Georgia is m
Is there another all band contest (160 and 10 meter contests dont count) that you can only work a station only once ? (not on each band) I dont think so. Like many said BORING. Most stations dont eve
Ive always equated the ARRL DX Contest being what WAE is for stations in Europe. (Without the QTCs !) Everyone works only the W/VE. You can probably get better runs in W/VE with a smaller station tha
Can anyone help me out? Im not getting much of any response to the reflectors for the contest clubs down here in the Southeastern Division. I am the editor for the ARRL DX SSB contest extended result
Why this is a big deal?? Comparing a M/S score to a M/M score is like comparing apples to oranges. Its ridiculous to consider giving 3 points for domestic QSOs in this contest. I live in GA probably
Gee Rick... You dont have to insult someone's intelligence just because they dont agree with your point of view. I have done contests from many big contest stations (including yours) and at my small
I find it interesting the CQ states you cant use this in CQWW as pointed out by W5OV, but in the CQ VHF contest this past weekend many single operator entries commented on 3830 that they used propaga
Personally I dont think using the RBN to see how loud you are is really going to make any difference in your score. 1) Because you are monitoring your signal strength on the band you are CQing on and
Please note the file for N1MM Logger that was provided by VE2FK http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-list_file_gallery.php?galleryId=5 has me listed in NA-058. That isnt my home QTH. I have operated from bot
Congratulations to Charlie ! Im glad K4BAI and I made the road trip up to Huntsville this year. Great job by the ACG to organize some contester activities. Cool to hang out for dinner Friday night, a