[CQ-Contest] CQ-Contest Digest, Vol 55, Issue 7
Mamuka Kordzakhia
4l2m at mail.ru
Fri Jul 6 00:41:43 EDT 2007
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)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:56:24 -0400
> From: "N2TK, Tony" <tony.kaz at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN
> Passwords??
> To: "'Jorge Diez - CX6VM'" <cx6vm.jorge at adinet.com.uy>,
> <CQ-Contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <002f01c7bf1d$0b9af550$0300a8c0 at 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 at contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez - CX6VM
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:43 AM
> To: CQ-Contest at 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 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID: <BAY101-F21EC5A0C8C0D20BD283DA1CD020 at phx.gbl>
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> The scores are up at the ARRL website
>
> http://www.arrl.org/contests/results/
>
> Tim K6GEP
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:49:45 -0700
> From: "Rick Tavan N6XI" <rtavan at gmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Fwd: K3 initial comments
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID:
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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 at 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 at contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
> > >bounces at contesting.com ] On Behalf Of Tree
> > >Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 9:27 AM
> > >To: cq-contest at 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 at dandy.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K3 initial comments
> To: "Bill Parry" <BPARRY at RGV.RR.COM>, "'Tree'" <tree at kkn.net>,
> <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20070705155240.00d1b500 at 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 at comcast.net (Bill Haddon - n6zfo)
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Impromptu NS Ladder, tonight
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID:
> <070520071609.28296.468D17BA000A125B00006E882205886442CBCCCDCE9C0B029A0108 at 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 at 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 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] IARU Contest - Strange Announcement
> To: CQ Contest <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <468D2011.8010507 at 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 at adinet.com.uy>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] did you received 2006 CQWW CW UBN
> Passwords??
> To: "'Mike McCarthy, W1NR'" <lists at w1nr.net>, "'N2TK, Tony'"
> <tony.kaz at verizon.net>
> Cc: CQ-Contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID: <00b101c7bf2a$22453100$0100a8c0 at 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 at w1nr.net]
> Enviado el: Jueves, 05 de Julio de 2007 02:01 p.m.
> Para: N2TK, Tony
> CC: 'Jorge Diez - CX6VM'; CQ-Contest at 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 at contesting.com
> > [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez -
> > CX6VM
> > Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:43 AM
> > To: CQ-Contest at 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 at alum.mit.edu>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Fwd: K3 initial comments
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID: <200707051729.l65HTUoG013677 at 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 at siol.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 2007 List of IARU HQ Stations...
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com, s50e at yahoogroups.com
> Message-ID: <468D1AEA.70307 at 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 at citlink.net>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results]
> To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <00dd01c7bf28$4f8c72b0$6400a8c0 at 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 at w5ov.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CTU Survey Results
> To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <000f01c7be5b$b59041e0$0301a8c0 at 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 at RGV.RR.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 10:21 AM
> To: 'Zack Widup'; cq-contest at 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 at npgcable.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K3 initial comments
> To: Steve Harrison <k0xp at dandy.net>, "Bill Parry" <BPARRY at RGV.RR.COM>,
> "'Tree'" <tree at kkn.net>, <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <200707051635.l65GZhM6017292 at 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 at arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] ARRL International DX CW Scores Posted
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Message-ID:
> <f78608890707051100n562a7effi87d01991a66feaa4 at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> On 7/5/07, Tim Goeppinger <timgep at 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 at dandy.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Radio appliances [was: CTU Survey Results]
> To: Robert Chudek - K0RC <k0rc at pclink.com>,
> <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20070705195401.00b2c8c0 at 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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