[UK-CONTEST] RSGB Contest Committee

[Chris G3SJJ]

  I have a J38 if anyone wants it. Not used one of these things for 20 years or so!
It could line up with this
Chris G3SJJ



THE FOC STRAIGHT KEY WEEKEND - 1/2 JANUARY 2011 by G3VTT
The Straight Key Weekend was well supported this last year and I think we should try it again - ('we' being those of us that still use mechanical bug 
keys and pump keys!). If you don't like straight keys then skip this bit -or maybe just give it a try? The 1/2 January 2011 has been suggested as 
fairly free with no major contests on the bands, and you are duly invited to operate on all bands with your straight key, bug key or any other 
mechanical keying device, (I leave it up to you!). The timing will follow the BWQP event timing and start at 0000z and finish at 2359z over the 
weekend. Instead of limiting bands and times as last year, let us just get on as conditions permit. Thanks to Brian, 9J2BO, for making this point! 
Please send your logs by e-mail <mailto:g3vtt at aol.com> or post to me before the start of the Marathon and I will endeavour to insert your comments in 
FOCUS along with the picture of the key you were using if you can supply one. Please tell me of the best fist heard for both bug and pump key. To 
promote club interaction, I am going to inform FISTS and G-QRP again of our activities, so it might be good idea to get some practice in before then!




On 12/08/2010 16:07, Roger Cooke wrote:
> Hi Peter and David.
>
>    No, I was deadly serious!  No joking. I think it would make for an interesting
> little contest. I am quite stale with
> straight keying now so would also be due for some practice. However, since it is
> the most basic means of Morse
> and radio communications, why not?   I do concede the logging part however. It
> would prove far too much work
> for some poor soul to go through paper logs, BUT the computer should ONLY be
> used for logging.
>
>    Peter, no semi-automatic bugs, side-swipers, or the like, just a pure straight
> key. Mine is due for a clean!!
>    It would probably be best with Sprint type rules, REAL reports too, not
> everybody will be 5nn, sorry 599
> Not sure about cut numbers, that would be up to the contest committee.
>
>   Regards from Roger, G3LDI
> Swardeston, Norfolk.
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF"<M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk>
> To: Roger Cooke<g3ldi at yahoo.co.uk>
> Cc: uk-contest at contesting.com; "Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee"
> <G3SQX at EDTAYLOR.ORG>
> Sent: Thu, 12 August, 2010 15:33:26
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] RSGB Contest Committee
>
> I'd go with using a straight key (if I could) and proper reports, but forget the
> no PC logging bit, since how would you provide your log? I don't think the
> committee would want paper logs.
> I'd also say no PC keying, everything keyed by hand, but not sure how we could
> support those with a disability which prevents them using a straight key or even
> a paddle?
>
> And if you were joking, a SKN with a QRS coral is a really good idea.
>
> 73 de M0XDF
> On 12 Aug 2010, at 15:19, Roger Cooke wrote:
>
>> Hi Ed.
>>
>>
>>    One event I would very much like to see added to the RSGB calendar is a
>> Straight Key Night  (SKN).
>>
>> This would sort out the men from the boys! No PC logging, proper reports, paper
>>
>> logging.........
>>
>> (   NOT 24 hours though!!!!!!! )
>>
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