Yes I receieved Password and code for checking result.
73!
Mamuka, 4L2M
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Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:53:14 -0400
Subject: CQ-Contest Digest, Vol 55, Issue 7
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> 1. Re: did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN Passwords?? (N2TK, Tony)
> 2. ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted (Tim Goeppinger)
> 3. Fwd: K3 initial comments (Rick Tavan N6XI)
> 4. Re: K3 initial comments (Steve Harrison)
> 5. Impromptu NS Ladder, tonight (Bill Haddon - n6zfo)
> 6. IARU Contest - Strange Announcement (Steve London)
> 7. Re: did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN Passwords??
> (Jorge Diez - CX6VM)
> 8. Fwd: K3 initial comments (Bill Tippett)
> 9. Re: 2007 List of IARU HQ Stations... (Danilo Brelih)
> 10. Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results] (Robert Chudek - K0RC)
> 11. Re: K3 initial comments (Hank Garretson)
> 12. Re: ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted (hank k8dd)
> 13. Re: Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results] (Steve Harrison)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:56:24 -0400
> From: "N2TK, Tony" <tony.kaz@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN
> Passwords??
> To: "'Jorge Diez - CX6VM'" <cx6vm.jorge@adinet.com.uy>,
> <CQ-Contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <002f01c7bf1d$0b9af550$0300a8c0@mattson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Me neither. Don't know if you need to do something to get a password?
> N2TK, Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez - CX6VM
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:43 AM
> To: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN Passwords??
>
> Hello,
>
> has anyone received the 2006 CW passwords?
> The UBN files are available (http://www.cqww.com/cwlogs.htm), but i
> didn?t received the passwords yet.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Jorge
> CX6VM
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:19:33 +0000
> From: "Tim Goeppinger" <timgep@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <BAY101-F21EC5A0C8C0D20BD283DA1CD020@phx.gbl>
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> The scores are up at the ARRL website
>
> http://www.arrl.org/contests/results/
>
> Tim K6GEP
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=hmtextlinkjuly07
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:49:45 -0700
> From: "Rick Tavan N6XI" <rtavan@gmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Fwd: K3 initial comments
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID:
> <4d9a7d550707050849y6061fe0u67a46974400e1d02@mail.gmail.com>
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>
> As another member of the field test team, I'll weigh in on the knob size
> issue:
>
> I, too, have been concerned about button/knob size and spacing. However, it
> appears not to be a problem. I am running the K3 in an SO2R configuration
> with an FT-1000MP and comparing the two closely. The two dual-concentric
> knobs are actually a little larger than those on the MP. The selectivity
> knobs are slightly closer together than the 4-knob cluster on the right-hand
> side of the MP panel (DSP, notch, RIT) but they are single controls
> (encoders), not dual-concentric, and very easy to manipulate. Button spacing
> is more than adequate, wider in fact than the VFO/memory control buttons on
> the MP. The only area where interference has bothered me is in the lower
> left-hand corner where the gain controls are located next to the front panel
> mic and phones jacks. This problem disappeared when I installed appropriate
> cabling adapters so I could plug into the rear panel mic and phones jacks.
> The contesters on the advisory group pushed for these rear panel "redundant"
> connectors and they do their job well - no cables wrapping around the radio
> and plugging into the front. The flywheel main tuning knob is luscious,
> slightly smaller and much smoother than the one on the MP. The sub-receiver
> tuning knob is much smaller than the one on the MP but it's all alone in its
> portion of the panel and easy to use as a VFO B dial. (I don't have the
> sub-receiver yet.) My only complaint about the panel is that I'd like a few
> more buttons, but Elecraft is providing user-programmable buttons which will
> fill the bill, albeit with generic "PFn" labels.
>
> I have to concur with Tree. It's a great radio.
>
> /Rick N6XI
>
> On 7/5/07, Bill Parry <BPARRY@rgv.rr.com > wrote:
> >
> > I am not a person who likes to change radios very often but I am really
> > excited about this one. I am a little worried about the small size of the
> > knobs, so I want to see one that I can use but I think that this is going
> > to
> > be my new one!
> >
> > Bill, W5VX
> >
> > >-----Original Message from Tree N6TR-----
> > >From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
> > >bounces@contesting.com ] On Behalf Of Tree
> > >Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 9:27 AM
> > >To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> > >Subject: [CQ-Contest] K3 initial comments
> > >
> > >
> > >As part of the Elecraft K3 beta test team, I thought I should give the
> > >contesting community some initial impressions of the radio.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:52:40 +0000
> From: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K3 initial comments
> To: "Bill Parry" <BPARRY@RGV.RR.COM>, "'Tree'" <tree@kkn.net>,
> <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20070705155240.00d1b500@mail.dandy.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> At 10:01 AM 7/5/2007 -0500, you wrote:
> >I am not a person who likes to change radios very often but I am really
> >excited about this one. I am a little worried about the small size of the
> >knobs, so I want to see one that I can use but I think that this is going to
> >be my new one!
>
> Small knobs are now my bain, to the point where I've replaced several of
> the stock knobs on my radios with larger ones. For example, most radios (at
> least, pre-uP-controlled synthesizer-vintage) have RIT knobs no larger than
> 3/8" diameter and some only 5/16 or even 1/4" diameter. Adjustment of these
> is often very critical and, over hours of contesting, fatiguing.
>
> I've found it MUCH easier to adjust my RITs after replacing the small knobs
> with the largest ones I can fit snugly on the shafts (even if the knob has
> setscrews). My TS-680S now sports a 7/8" knob nearly 4 times the radio's
> age from an old Hewlett Packard test instrument but boy, is the RIT now
> easy to use 8-)))) Same for my TS-130 although its knob isn't quite as
> large nor old.
>
> Years ago while doing serious V/UHF contesting, a modified TR-9130 was my
> main 2m radio but its stock 1-1/4" main dial would quickly become tiresome
> over hours of twiddling. Fortunately, I found a much-larger knob which also
> had a bellcrank that fit perfectly, from a Korean war surplus amplifier. It
> looks odd, but feels good and my big paw fits and grips it easily. Wouldn't
> want a picture of it on the cover of CQ, but that's highly unlikely, anyhow
> 8-)))))))
>
> An easy-to-adjust RIT is important to me because I do a lot of DXing in
> between contests while using a 50 Hz active audio filter. It's way less
> important during contests but even during the recent RAC job, I found half
> a dozen callers as much as 700 Hz off my frequency. Split VFOs are nice
> (such as the TS-680 has) and can be used in lieu of the RIT but you not
> only wind up tuning over a much-wider range (and thus risk going far from
> your transmit freq); you also then have to keep punching the A=B, SPLIT, or
> A/B buttons. Merely having to swing the RIT knob back and forth takes less
> effort and no matter how far you twiddle it, you won't wind up too far off
> your transmit frequency.
>
> Of course, if you're loud enough to have good runs on all bands, you rarely
> have to use the RIT to begin with. So either be LOUD, or have good-feeling
> knobs 8-)
>
> Steve, K0XP
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:09:30 +0000
> From: hounds1234@comcast.net (Bill Haddon - n6zfo)
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Impromptu NS Ladder, tonight
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID:
>
> <070520071609.28296.468D17BA000A125B00006E882205886442CBCCCDCE9C0B029A0108@comcast.net>
>
>
> Reminder,
>
> Test the N1MM NS Ladder module tonight during an "impromptu" session of NS
> Ladder, 0230Z (SNS at 0200Z).
>
> Post scores directly to n6zfo@arrl.net
>
> 73 Bill n6zfo
>
> "Join NS Ladder enthusiasts for an impromptu post-4th of July NS to test
> - would you believe it - and actual logging program for the NS Ladder with
> band-multiplier support and recording of duplicate QSO's.
>
> The NS Ladder bye week gives us a great opportunity to check the N1MM NS
> Ladder module before NS resumes for it's final three sessions on July 12/13.
> We
> encourage all to participate, whether you're using N1MM logger or not.
>
> Usual frequencies and times: 20-160 meters, 0230-0300Z. Those who wish can
> do a
> Slow NS (SNS) from 0200 to 0215 or thereabouts on 20 and 40 meters.
> Rules for NS Ladder at www.ncccsprint.com
>
> The specific module name is "SPRINTLADD" in N1MM Logger:
> Go to: www.n1mm.com under the tab "Download"
>
>
> Download latest update
>
> Version 7.6.0 (Started June 16, 2007) -- Download
> Correct ADIF Band output for a number of vhf bands (KI4TZ)
> CNCW, EARTTY, KINGEA: Correct start and/or end times for contests. (coded by
> EA7GV)
> IOTA: Updated valid island list. (provided by G3TKF)
> Sprint Ladder: Changed scoring to mults per band (KZ5D)
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:45:05 -0400
> From: Steve London <n2icarrl@gmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] IARU Contest - Strange Announcement
> To: CQ Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <468D2011.8010507@arrl.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> This was sent to the ARRL PR reflector (only). I have no idea why it isn't
> being
> distributed more widely.
>
> Attention Cheaters: Note the sentence:
>
> " If exceptional results are claimed, entrants must be prepared to explain
> how
> they were achieved. "
>
> I hope they mean what they say. I'll be watching closely !
>
> And for you ARRL members, note the sentence:
>
> " The IARU Administrative Council discussed various issues related to the
> event
> and asked that the ARRL devote the resources necessary to maintain a high
> standard of adjudication. "
>
> Translation: resources == money . ARRL money only. No contribution from the
> rest
> of the IARU.
>
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
>
> > Get Ready for the IARU HF World Championship, July 14-15!
> >
> > Participation in the IARU HF World Championship has grown steadily for the
> > past four years, despite solar activity trending in the wrong direction. The
> > creation of Low Power and QRP categories has contributed to increasing both
> > the popularity and the competitiveness of the event.
> >
> > The ARRL administers the HF World Championship on behalf of the IARU. At its
> > May 2007 meeting the IARU Administrative Council discussed various issues
> > related to the event and asked that the ARRL devote the resources necessary
> > to maintain a high standard of adjudication.
> >
> > A condition of entry in the IARU HF World Championship is that each entrant
> > agrees to be bound by the provisions of the announced rules, by the
> > regulations of his/her licensing authority, and by the decisions of the ARRL
> > Awards Committee acting for the IARU International Secretariat. Leading
> > competitors should expect their entries to be carefully scrutinized. If
> > exceptional results are claimed, entrants must be prepared to explain how
> > they were achieved.
> >
> > Reminder: In addition to the zone and "HQ station" multipliers there are
> > four
> > additional multipliers available per band by contacting members of the IARU
> > Administrative Council and the regional IARU executive committees.
> > Administrative Council members may send "AC" instead of their zone, while
> > regional executive committee members may send "R1," "R2" or "R3" as
> > appropriate.
> >
> > See you on the air for the 24 hours beginning at 1200 UTC Saturday, July 14!
> > - David Sumner, K1ZZ, IARU Secretary
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:30:05 -0300
> From: "Jorge Diez - CX6VM" <cx6vm.jorge@adinet.com.uy>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN
> Passwords??
> To: "'Mike McCarthy, W1NR'" <lists@w1nr.net>, "'N2TK, Tony'"
> <tony.kaz@verizon.net>
> Cc: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <00b101c7bf2a$22453100$0100a8c0@jdiez>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> They told me that maybe tomorrow will be posted the UBN files and
> sending the passwords.
>
> 73,
> Jorge
> CX6VM
>
> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: Mike McCarthy, W1NR [mailto:lists@w1nr.net]
> Enviado el: Jueves, 05 de Julio de 2007 02:01 p.m.
> Para: N2TK, Tony
> CC: 'Jorge Diez - CX6VM'; CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> Asunto: Re: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN Passwords??
>
>
> Nothing here either. They usually send them automatically to the email
> address used to submit the log.
>
> Mike, W1NR
>
> N2TK, Tony wrote:
> > Me neither. Don't know if you need to do something to get a password?
> > N2TK, Tony
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> > [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez -
> > CX6VM
> > Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:43 AM
> > To: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN Passwords??
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > has anyone received the 2006 CW passwords?
> > The UBN files are available (http://www.cqww.com/cwlogs.htm), but i
> > didn?t received the passwords yet.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jorge
> > CX6VM
> >
>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:29:08 -0400
> From: Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Fwd: K3 initial comments
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <200707051729.l65HTUoG013677@smtp2.mail.ctc.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed;
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>
>
>
> N6XI:
> >The flywheel main tuning knob is luscious,
> slightly smaller and much smoother than the one on the MP.
> The sub-receiver tuning knob is much smaller than the one
> on the MP but it's all alone in its portion of the panel
> and easy to use as a VFO B dial.
>
> A couple of additional comments on this:
>
> 1. The Main knob is about the same diameter (~2")
> as Orion's if my estimates are correct.
>
> 2. I suggested Elecraft consider assignment of RIT to
> the Main knob when LCK is depressed. This allows you to
> use the Main knob for RX, with TX frequency locked, as
> you would when running stations on a single frequency.
> This is such a simple idea but only Piexx ever picked up
> on it in their digital board for the TS-930S. It might
> get complicated with a Sub RX, but I suspect most SO2R
> folks today would use a second rig for that anyway. It
> always bothered me with my stock TS-930 and MP that I was
> forced to use their tiny RIT knob instead of the unused
> Main knob. My solution (which precluded using the Sub RX)
> was to operate split, lock TX on Sub VFO and use the Main
> to tune on my run frequency. Hopefully Elecraft will take
> this input which was implemented years ago by Piexx.
>
> * RIT tuning by main tuning knob when D. LOCK pressed.
>
> http://www.piexx.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25&zenid=b7ce8fb4647dc1c438a3dfd68edb95bf
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV
>
> P.S. With Orion, you could not do this internally
> (i.e. suggestion ignored) but you could assign RIT
> to the external 302R Remote Pod if you had one.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:23:06 +0200
> From: Danilo Brelih <danilo.brelih@siol.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 2007 List of IARU HQ Stations...
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com, s50e@yahoogroups.com
> Message-ID: <468D1AEA.70307@siol.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>
> SLOVENIA, S5: IARU HQ station S50HQ - ZRS will be QRV during
> the IARU Contest as a Multi Op operation. QSL via S5 Bureau.
>
> S50HQ 10 SSB Op: S53XX
> S50HQ 10 CW Op: S50U
> S50HQ 15 SSB Op: S50K
> S50HQ 15 CW Op: S53O,S52EZ
> S50HQ 20 SSB Op: S50G & team
> S50HQ 20 CW Op: S52OP & team
> S50HQ 40 SSB Op: S51ZO & team
> S50HQ 40 CW Op: S52AW,S53F,S57Z
> S50HQ 80 SSB Op: S50X,S54X
> S50HQ 80 CW Op: S53O,S52EZ
> S50HQ 160 SSB Op: S57M,S56P
> S50HQ 160 CW Op: S50XX,S52X
>
> CUL Dan, S50U
>
> --
> http://s50u.s50e.si
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:17:04 -0500
> From: "Robert Chudek - K0RC" <k0rc@citlink.net>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results]
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <00dd01c7bf28$4f8c72b0$6400a8c0@GX400A>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Bob,
>
> I respectfully need to take exception to your statement that hams are wrong
> thinking computers should be able to integrate into a hamshack without
> knowledge of their (computers) operation. I believe we DO have the right to
> expect seamless integration. This expectation is what pushes technology
> forward. Are we there yet? Absolutely not! Is it a worthy goal? Absolutely,
> yes!
>
> Here's an example of what I'm suggesting:
>
> Serial ports... Have your mother try to hook two pieces of gear together
> using serial ports. She will need a knowledge of protocol, speed, connectors,
> bits, parity, null or straight thru cable, etc, etc, etc...
>
> Compare that to USB. She needs to know basically, nothing... She plugs her
> camera, scanner, external disk drive, mouse, or whatever (radio?) into the
> end of the cable and the computer automatically detects the device and sets
> itself up. She can get right to the task at hand (using her new device).
>
> As time passes, our radios will become even more of an "appliance". We should
> expect, better yet, demand the manufacturers accelerate the integration of
> radio and computer technology. USB ports have been available since 1996. Why
> wasn't USB integrated into our radios a long time ago? Hams are supposed to
> be using leading edge technologies (so "they" say). So why do I need a level
> converter and know the serial parameters for my radio? And why is every other
> radio different? And why isn't there a standardized communication protocol,
> similar to ADIF, that will control all radios?
>
> Answer me this... Why?... huh, just why? :-)
>
> One last shot at this concept... when you go to play a game of baseball
> you're really not interested in how the bats and balls are made. Although it
> might be interesting to some, it is not relevant to the task at hand...
> playing baseball.
>
> <soapbox=stepdown>
>
> I do realize you are referring to integrating OLD technology and new
> computers. I agree we are in a "transition period" where all the old stuff
> hasn't found its way to the landfill yet. And as frugal as hams are, that may
> take more than a few more decades.
>
> 73 de Bob - K?RC in MN
>
> ....I'm turning into my father and I can't stop it...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:52:27 -0500
> From: "Robert Naumann" <w5ov@w5ov.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CTU Survey Results
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <000f01c7be5b$b59041e0$0301a8c0@SONYRB42G>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Bill,
>
> I presume that you are referring to my comments so I will respond.
>
> My response was to point out that Andy N2NT's summary was correct when he
> said TR would not work on a Windows machine. Anyone trying to run TR on a
> real Windows (WinNT, 2K, XP, or Vista) machine will NOT have success. If
> someone was considering running TR on a new Vista machine, he or she should
> know that it will not work.
>
> I think that many wrongly think that they have a right to incorporate a
> computer into their ham activities without needing to understand how
> computers work. I could go on, but I think that says all that needs be said.
>
> 73,
>
> Bob W5OV
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Parry [mailto:BPARRY@RGV.RR.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 10:21 AM
> To: 'Zack Widup'; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CTU Survey Results
>
> I think these posts point out some of the problems that a lot of us face
> with computer logging, computer interfaces, etc. My son is the in the
> software business and, although this certainly doesn't make me an expert, I
> have had some insights.
>
> I don't care if Windows 3.1, 98, XP or Vista is or isn't a real Windows OS.
> Bob, this doesn't mean that I am trying to put you down, what it does mean
> is that many of us want to USE computers not understand the "insides." I
> love my computer but my hobby is ham radio. I learned right away that asking
> a "knowledgeable computer guy" for instructions was likely to be very
> frustrating. The verbal instructions are likely to assume that you know far
> more than you know, and are given much too quickly. Sometimes (not always)
> there is a little bit of an attitude (this is really simple and if you don't
> get it, you are either stupid or you should not have bought the piece of
> software!)
>
> Unfortunately, some of the hardware that is being sold has those same
> attributes. The instructions are unclear, and the computer interfaces with
> that equipment are OS dependent, maybe they work with a particular computer
> and maybe not.
>
> I realize that writing clear instructions is not a skill that many software
> programmers have. The "help" files are good example of that! I have become
> very careful about what I buy. The very best piece of software without clear
> instructions and support is a waste of money, no matter if it costs $25 or
> $2500. When I install a piece of software it should work, I should not have
> to make revisions in the registry, or reinstall windows to make it work (I
> have had both of these scenarios this month).
>
> Bill, W5VX
>
>
> - - - - ADDITIONAL THREAD TRIMMED - - - -
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:27:10 -0700
> From: Hank Garretson <w6sx@npgcable.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K3 initial comments
> To: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>, "Bill Parry" <BPARRY@RGV.RR.COM>,
> "'Tree'" <tree@kkn.net>, <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <200707051635.l65GZhM6017292@front2.npgco.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>
> At 08:52 AM 05 07 2007, K0XP wrote:
>
> >Small knobs are now my bain, to the point where I've replaced several of
> >the stock knobs on my radios with larger ones. For example, most radios (at
> >least, pre-uP-controlled synthesizer-vintage) have RIT knobs no larger than
> >3/8" diameter and some only 5/16 or even 1/4" diameter. Adjustment of these
> >is often very critical and, over hours of contesting, fatiguing.
>
> Point well taken.
>
> Note that some radios allow user selection of the tuning rate for RIT
> and VFO knobs. Selecting a slower tuning rate can help countervail
> small knob diameter.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Hank, W6SX
>
> Mammoth Lakes, California
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:00:58 -0400
> From: "hank k8dd" <k8dd@arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Message-ID:
> <f78608890707051100n562a7effi87d01991a66feaa4@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> On 7/5/07, Tim Goeppinger <timgep@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > The scores are up at the ARRL website
> >
> > http://www.arrl.org/contests/results/
>
>
>
> And fine results they are!
>
> I was looking through the Multi Single scores and found one
> that really looked strange
>
> # Call Score QSOs Mult Class
> 78 OH2K 32 0 318 MS
>
> That's 32 points Zero QSO's and 318 Multipliers.
> How do you do that?
>
> 73 Hank K8DD
>
>
>
> --
>
> 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their
> level then beat you with experience.' -anon
> --
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:54:01 +0000
> From: Steve Harrison <k0xp@dandy.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results]
> To: Robert Chudek - K0RC <k0rc@pclink.com>,
> <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20070705195401.00b2c8c0@mail.dandy.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> At 12:17 PM 7/5/2007 -0500, Robert Chudek - K0RC wrote:
> >I do realize you are referring to integrating OLD technology and new
> >computers. I agree we are in a "transition period" where all the old
> >stuff hasn't found its way to the landfill yet. And as frugal as hams
> >are, that may take more than a few more decades.
>
> By that time, my TS-680S and TS-130S will be nearly as old as I am, now
> 8-))))))))) Will either still be around?? The 130, probly, since it's
> mainly discrete schtuff and easy to maintain. The 680: I seriously doubt it
> since it's comprised of high-density silicon parts that are already on the
> verge of unobtainium..... ;o(((((((((
>
> >...I'm turning into my father and I can't stop it...
>
> Yanno, my dad called me on my birthday the other night and after we'd been
> talking awhile, he said "You sound like I did, at your age!"
> ==============8-O
>
> Steve, K0XP
>
>
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