[CQ-Contest] Work Plan for CQ WW DX

[Randy Thompson K5ZD]

VE5ZX and friends have put together an interesting matrix that shows
propagation between CQ zones.  

http://www.radiosport.ca/zoneprop/index.php

That will give you some idea of what bands are open to where and when.

Randy, K5ZD 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom Haavisto
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:13 PM
> To: Tim Holmes
> Cc: CQ Contest Reflector
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Work Plan for CQ WW DX
> 
> Hi Tim
> 
> Not sure what information you are looking for.  I am using 
> last years plan as a starting point, and with the help of 
> open logs (VERY helpful), I was able to come up with an 
> operating plan for myself.
> Have not seen any propagation predictions yet, but I figure 
> something will be posted before the contest.
> 
> Just wrapping up my antenna work for another season, so I 
> think we are getting close :-)
> 
> 
> Tom - VE3CX
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 9:22 AM, Tim Holmes 
> <w8tahradio at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Good Morning All:
> >
> > I am beginning the process of preparing for the CQ WW DX 
> and was ready 
> > to begin digging through the propagation forecasts in CQ when i 
> > discovered that my local library does not have the magazine 
> in their 
> > holdings.  and our local ham store is gone -- which leaves 
> the nearest 
> > location i can get a copy around an hour drive away - -and 
> believe me
> > -- in these days of 3.00 a gallon gas im not driving that 
> far.  So i 
> > wonder is there free / open source / etc software out there or net 
> > resources that can be used to generate my work plan for the contest?
> > any and all ideas/ suggestions are most welcome
> >
> > TIM
> >
> > --
> > Tim Holmes
> > W8TAH - Amateur Extra Operator
> > Medina County AEC
> > Skywarn Advanced Storm Spotter Certified Certified Severe Weather 
> > Specialist StormNet Chase 9 
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