Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:16:51 -0500
Agree. Removing uniques is a stupid idea. When working at N3HBX, I worked a lot of uniques - including a couple that I have always remembered including.... 1) working one of the VK foundation class h
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:33:15 -0500
Couldn't disagree with #2 more. A not-insignificant percentage of QSOs in NAQP is with casual hams who are simply spinning the VFO. Especially NAQP where there is not the frenetic pace as Sweeps or o
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:52:03 -0500
We do the Marriott for business stays in Dayton. 73 Rich NN3W Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contes
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:36:45 -0500
There is no Double Tree anymore. Its now the Dayton Grand which makes a Motel 6 look plush. 73 Rich NN3W 73 Steve KL7SB --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 17:44:48 -0500
Count me amongst the pool that would not prefer to see an assisted class in NAQP. Every contest does not have to look like the others and have 100 categories like the others. I prefer the "simplicity
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:37:52 -0500
Same thing could be said of UK and Italian hams who are limited to less than about 500 watts..... 73 Rich NN3W 73 Ed N1UR HI Ed, So can I put you in touch with a real estate agent? ;=) Ive never aske
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:19:14 -0500
The east coast USA has and advantage (usually), just like the far eastern part of Canada has an advantage over the east coast USA (usually), just like southern Italy has an advantage over Bolzano (us
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:41:22 -0500
Gotta remember, that depending on the contest, the decision to "move" can be a challenging issue. In contests like CQWW, you are basically free to move stations provided the station is going to provi
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:53:00 -0500
Depending on the contest, the ability to run as a smaller station can be a challenge. I think the least likelihood chance for a garden variety station to run is in CQWW where you are simply one of a
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 23:01:12 -0400
As someone who is much younger than the average ham and hangs out with a younger set of hams (the WWYC) crew, I see this from a variety of angles. First, its frightening to say, but I was licensed 30
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:17:58 -0400
Agree with Ed. Macro level score doesn't tell you too much. Other than how well they are doing. 73 Rich NN3W Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing lis
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:41:26 -0400
This discussion seems to come up every season. We seem to go from being very 30,000 feet to very granular in our approaches and then swing the other direction. Some say that getting any information o
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:12:42 -0400
If you look at the SSB scores, you see some more diversity. 8P5A won 2015 and 2014; CN2R won 2013-2011; CR2X won in 2010; HC8A won 2009 and 2008; 8P5A won 2007; and P40W won 2006. So we have 3 wins f
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 15:53:08 -0400
There was an analysis done a few years back where somebody went through and entered in maidenhead grids for most all competitors (using CQWW logs) and a log masher. Turns out most everyone who won in
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:22:53 -0400
Actually, SS and NAQP are relatively competitive between different parts of NA. In SS, PVRC, SMC, and NCCC have each turned in wins in Large Club competitons, and another half dozen or so smaller clu
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:34:12 -0400
For an events arena that is heavily in arrears on taxes, one would think that the owner would be very much interested in seeking out new clients and retaining existing clients - utilizing most any me
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 11:24:11 -0400
The problem is the expense and cost with running a trade show in Las Vegas. Hams in general are notoriously cheap and the expenses of running a show would result in ticket pricing that would deter mo
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:05:14 -0400
For those who have gone to FH and Dayton, can anyone offer some insight in terms of exhibition space and forum space? Was Dayton larger? Did FH erect tents? Just trying to get a feel for the two of t
Author: Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 08:56:49 -0400
Agree with Jim here. The word "should" (to me) is a permissive word which means that you are in a position to follow the rule, but if situations and circumstances warrant, you may depart from the rul