To go in the other direction... what about VHF? I'm probably missing something, but I don't see anything in the SS rules that prevents the use of amateur frequencies above 30MHz. I definitely recall
Just be aware that Sprint *does* specify that. (both that you start at 1 and that numbers be sequential) -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com ____________________
ARRL rules mention only transmitter power output. While I haven't read the rules to the CQ or NCJ contests I'm quite confident they're similar in this respect. For most amateurs I think accurately ca
If you're trying to write software that will automatically determine whether the operator is taking an offtime or not, I think you're going to find you don't have enough input to determine it reliabl
It should be noted that the USA QSL bureau does not handle domestic cards - I cannot send Tom a card through the bureau. I guess that's different from QSL bureau practice in most countries. (that sai
Not too long ago, I got a card from Japan. (with IRC enclosed) It said "PSE QSL FIRST USA". We don't come much less rare than that<grin>! -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://
Y'know, I'm beginning to wonder whether what we need is more sunspots - or more people listening in the right place?! Shortly after the 10-Meter Contest, for no particularly good reason, I decided to
I find it interesting that apparently nobody is harassing the domestic net that meets on 3767. -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com Ham stuff for sale: http://www
While probably not directly relevant in the contest station, it might be if you decide to grab another one for the computer in the den: **Don't try to run more than one Logitech wireless keyboard in
go to G0IVZ, SN3A, CU7/DL5AXX, 6V6U, and G4BUO. All of whom managed to copy my QRP signal on 80 meters on the other side of the Big Pond in this weekend's contest. 2nd time for G0IVZ, who is the only
In light of recent requests printed in the pages of QST, I submit my analysis of why it's unnecessary to extend the existing contest-free zones on the HF bands: http://www.w9wi.com/ham/cfz.html -- Do
As I mentioned on the TCG list, a number of stations on 40m had audio so bad as to be unintelligible. There were at least three stations I didn't call because I couldn't understand what receive frequ
Absolutely, this is an international problem. Or at least, a problem in both SA and EU. (can't say I've ever had a distortion problem with a JA.) I think you're right about this. It's a real challeng
I enjoyed the current May/June 2006 issue of NCJ on mobile contesting. However... it would seem that in ARRL contests* and the CQ WW, mobile contesting is **not allowed**. I cite ARRL General Rule #3
Good point; I don't think current DSP firmware (in any radio) comes anywhere near reaching DSP's potential. I just bought a HD radio. (USA version of DAB - editorial comments in private email on requ
I've used a 2m 5/8 mobile whip. Both mobile and as a base station. (stuck to a 5' steel bar sitting in the rain gutter) Worked nearly two dozen EU, as well as Tree and J. (VY1JA) running 10 watts at
I had someone send that (spelling out "PLEASE") on CW. -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing lis
If Field Day is an emergency-preparedness exercise and not a contest... then maybe "2A Tennessee" is kinda meaningless as an exchange? To toss out a radical suggestion... Maybe FD should have a REALL
I've heard two different addresses for submitting Cabrillo logs for cross-checking the WRTC entries: wrtc-2006@kkn.net logs@wrtc2006.com Which (or both?) is correct? -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View
W1AW/4 worked all PT5 and PW5 suffixes *except*: PT5H PT5S PT5Z PW5H PW5R PW5S Hard to believe we would have missed one that was on, as all the ones we did work we worked on multiple bands. Not sure