Pete, My station is symmetrical, in that either radio can get at any unused antenna. However, I tend to run on the "better" radio, which lately had been the Ten Tec Orion. The receiver is so good on
Better yet, add a pair of band decoders to the SixPak and you don't have to do any antenna switching at all! BTW, Writelog has a "switch VFOs" command that makes it easy to swap roles. 73, Dick WC1M
In my reply to this post, I mentioned that I have an 87A and a 2000A, but did not point out how that affects the answer to the question. One of the big advantages of being able to swap roles is that
Yeah, I tried that once. The problem is that the autotune amps don't retune fast enough for the quick switch from running to S&P and back. Just not practical. 73, Dick WC1M __________________________
Much as I would like to see everyone abide by a uniform set of rules, and certain borderline-unethical practices stopped, it doesn't make a lot of sense to impose rules where there is no means of det
Now wait a minute, Dave. Those of you without an XYL have an unfair advantage in scheduling and lack of resistance to massive towers on the property. Besides, my XYL has never bought me so much as a
This isn't the first time this particular "controversy" has come up. I know some top-ranked purists who think internet propagation reports shouldn't be consulted. Personally, I see no harm in it and
I really enjoyed this and the post from KR6X. I suggest that anyone who thinks SO2R should be a separate class try an all-out serious SO2R effort in the next contest. Borrow a station if you have to.
I can corroborate everything you said. I didn't consider myself obese either, but the charts indicated I was borderline and I was certainly overweight and soft. I lost 50 lbs between January and May
Hard to say without knowing the dimensions and layout of the chainlink fence. How high/long is it? Be advised that the Gap Titan is pretty much a dummy load on 80m. Also, don't run more than 500w out
I think it would be more accurate to call this a "DXCC eye opener". The fees are not limited to LoTW. The cost is similar if you send in paper cards for credit and order the matching awards certifica
One reason to renew the certificate for an old callsign is to retain the ability to correct any errors discovered in log records already uploaded. 73, Dick WC1M ______________________________________
I want one too! 73, Dick WC1M _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
Ideally, 1-2 KHz from the second harmonic. With certain frequency combinations you might hear a tad of hash or some light clicks elsewhere in the band, and they may get a little louder near the harmo
Yes, a reply via bureau should be done when possible, but I believe Tom was referring to U.S. ops who send plain-old postcards with no return postage to other U.S. ops. We do not have a domestic bur
This one always makes me laugh (then cry.) It's such a time-waster. When I'm really sleep-deprived, /QRP always makes me think of the taunt we used as kids: "Do you want a medal, or chest to pin it
As someone who lobbied hard to make LoTW secure, I'm quite biased on the subject. Of course, I don't believe the security is overdone, but I can't disagree with your statements on the friendliness of
That "ancient, unfair, archaic" rule put our 2002 CQ WW SSB M/S operation from 8P8P in third place, even though our QSOs+mults total was higher than any other station in our category (at one point pe
The NA two-point rule makes no sense either. Like I said, a more equitable system would either have 1-point per QSO or use distance to the zone worked to determine QSO points. _______________________
high-scoring single-op The first item is clearly a violation of the rules for unassisted operation. You can't use packet spots, no matter when you get them. I see no reason why the rule can't be enfo