[SECC] Recap WPX "Assisted" Experience Last weekend w/Skimmer

[Tommy Alderman]

If you don't mind, I would like to know how you set that up? I sometimes use
VE7CC for bandmaps, so I know how to set that up. What I don't know is how
you combine Mack's skimmer server and VE7CC?

Thanks.

Tom - W4BQF


-----Original Message-----
From: secc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:secc-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Ralph K1ZZI
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2010 2:24 PM
To: secc at contesting.com; sedxc at contesting.com
Subject: [SECC] Recap WPX "Assisted" Experience Last weekend w/Skimmer

Only IF you like to run Assisted / Unlimited or IF you thought about trying
this contesting category then check this out.

Occasionally I enjoy running Assisted and I typically use the VE7CC
Cluster to load my bandmap spots. Last weekend however was my first
experience running Skimmer.

Using Mack's, WB4MAK Skimmer server and a free WinTelnetX
program I was able to combine VE7CC Cluster spots and Skimmer
spots together into my bandmap. The results:  Whoa!!!  OMGosh...

This took my Assisted experience to a completely new level by 10 clicks.
Skimmer beat "useful" Cluster spots big time by "at least" 10 to 1.  It 
spots fast.
In some cases I was locked and loaded on the QRG waiting for the CQ to end.
No kidding it was that fast.  I couldn't believe it.

One big advantage is Mack's Flex 5000 is located here locally.  He receives
7 bands simultaneously and he hears very well.  If Skimmer spots it then
I will hear it too.  Mack offers free Skimmer server access to SECC and
SEDXC members!

If you like Assisted / Unlimited contesting or maybe just thinking about it,
then consider trying this.  QRP and LP can call before it hits the Cluster!
I will publish more details if anyone is interested.

Ralph K1ZZI










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