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Re: Field Day
If Field Day really weren't a contest, there's no reason to exclude the WARC bands. During a real emergency operation in the field, the WARC bands would certainly be allowed. The contest aspect of
If Field Day really weren't a contest, there's no reason to exclude the WARC bands. During a real emergency operation in the field, the WARC bands would certainly be allowed. The contest aspect of
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John Lonigro
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#20039
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Re: Field Day
My experience at many of our club field days is that good CW ops can carry the day. We run 4A with 2 ssb stations, 1 digital station and 1 CW station. We typically make more CW contacts than SSB.
My experience at many of our club field days is that good CW ops can carry the day. We run 4A with 2 ssb stations, 1 digital station and 1 CW station. We typically make more CW contacts than SSB.
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J.K. Wright
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#20038
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Re: Field Day
John-
I've been using FT8 recently, and I'll add a couple comments to the discussion.
Once you're set up for that mode, it's quite possible to just plunge in and make contacts. With some
John-
I've been using FT8 recently, and I'll add a couple comments to the discussion.
Once you're set up for that mode, it's quite possible to just plunge in and make contacts. With some
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Dave Benson
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#20037
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Re: Field Day
That would still give a metric to compare stations - and as long as that is published, Field Day is a de facto contest - whether the ARRL says it is or not. I mean, they publish scores by category -
That would still give a metric to compare stations - and as long as that is published, Field Day is a de facto contest - whether the ARRL says it is or not. I mean, they publish scores by category -
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Lee Hiers
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#20036
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Re: Field Day
I think the ARRL should do away with the points entirely. They claim it isn't a contest so points serve no purpose. Just count contacts and be done with it.
Tim N9PUZ
I think the ARRL should do away with the points entirely. They claim it isn't a contest so points serve no purpose. Just count contacts and be done with it.
Tim N9PUZ
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Tim N9PUZ
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#20035
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Re: Field Day
I don't do FD for points. I do it primarily for fun with my radios with a couple friends. I seldom submit logs. But at the end of the day I enjoyed successfully having contacts using (in my case)
I don't do FD for points. I do it primarily for fun with my radios with a couple friends. I seldom submit logs. But at the end of the day I enjoyed successfully having contacts using (in my case)
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Martin
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#20034
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Re: Field Day
I agree completely. Maybe an email or letter writing campaign to the ARRL would get them thinking.
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Dave, NI9M
I agree completely. Maybe an email or letter writing campaign to the ARRL would get them thinking.
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Dave, NI9M
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Dave Belville <davebelville@...>
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#20033
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Re: Field Day
Chuck,
If I was part of the rule making committee the increasing weight for scoring would be Digital , SSB (or other phone), Satellite, then CW..... however each venue sets their rules and I guess we
Chuck,
If I was part of the rule making committee the increasing weight for scoring would be Digital , SSB (or other phone), Satellite, then CW..... however each venue sets their rules and I guess we
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John - KK4ITX
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#20032
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Re: Field Day
Out of 52 Qs I had 6 1E contacts. I was doing 1B with a 5W S/N 001 from a park
5 blocks from the lab. Started on 20m at local sunset when the band opened up.
Repeat on Sunday
Out of 52 Qs I had 6 1E contacts. I was doing 1B with a 5W S/N 001 from a park
5 blocks from the lab. Started on 20m at local sunset when the band opened up.
Repeat on Sunday
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chuck adams <chuck.adams.k7qo@...>
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#20031
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Re: Field Day
Yes,
I noticed the same. It’s getting easier with the available power gates and better batteries/ quieter generators these days!
Paul Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
Yes,
I noticed the same. It’s getting easier with the available power gates and better batteries/ quieter generators these days!
Paul Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
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Paul Goemans
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#20030
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Re: Field Day
Personally, I am encouraged by the number of stations I hear operating 1-E or 2-E. In a true emergency, anyone not already deployed to service is very likely to be directed to shelter in place. Being
Personally, I am encouraged by the number of stations I hear operating 1-E or 2-E. In a true emergency, anyone not already deployed to service is very likely to be directed to shelter in place. Being
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N2EI
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#20029
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Re: St. Louis QRP Society FD
I heard someone working you today. When I heard them give that callsign, I immediately thought, "Hey, I know that call." I remember it from Ozarkcon.
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Tom Sevart N2UHC
St. Paul, KS
I heard someone working you today. When I heard them give that callsign, I immediately thought, "Hey, I know that call." I remember it from Ozarkcon.
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Tom Sevart N2UHC
St. Paul, KS
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Tom Sevart
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#20028
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Field Day
I'll be operating 1-E QRP/CW. Keep and ear out. de Skip N2EI
I'll be operating 1-E QRP/CW. Keep and ear out. de Skip N2EI
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By
N2EI
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#20027
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Re: St. Louis QRP Society FD
This the way to do it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/qrpradio/permalink/2374050639525169?sfns=mo
This the way to do it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/qrpradio/permalink/2374050639525169?sfns=mo
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Michael Fletcher
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#20026
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St. Louis QRP Society FD
Things are off to a tough start. Thunderstorms this morning may delay the installation of antennas. We will make the best of it. Hope to hear you on the bands. We will be using N0SA.
Keith KC0PP
Things are off to a tough start. Thunderstorms this morning may delay the installation of antennas. We will make the best of it. Hope to hear you on the bands. We will be using N0SA.
Keith KC0PP
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Keith Arns
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#20025
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Lobstercon2019! is coming fast!
Gangue,
Lobstercon2019! is approaching fast! THREE weeks from this very night, many of us will be sitting in a nice restaurant and swapping stories at the NoHost
Gangue,
Lobstercon2019! is approaching fast! THREE weeks from this very night, many of us will be sitting in a nice restaurant and swapping stories at the NoHost
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Rex Harper
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#20024
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Re: 2019 Skeeter Hunt Announcement
Kent,
Mid-MO is the big Skeeter # 50 this year.
Thanks for signing on again this year.
Larry W2LJ
Kent,
Mid-MO is the big Skeeter # 50 this year.
Thanks for signing on again this year.
Larry W2LJ
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Larry Makoski
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#20023
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Re: 2019 Skeeter Hunt Announcement
Hi Larry ...
Number for Skeeter Hunt, please:
N0SS
Two ops:
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Bill Gerth, W4RK
Missouri
Hi Larry ...
Number for Skeeter Hunt, please:
N0SS
Two ops:
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Bill Gerth, W4RK
Missouri
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Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
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#20020
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WESTON FIELD DAY OUTING
JOHNNY AC0BQ AND I BERT N0YJ HAVE CANCELLED OUR WESTON FIELD DAY PLANS FOR THIS YEAR, THE WEATHER REPORT IS NOT FAVORABLE AND WE HAVE DECIDED IT WOULD BE BETTER TO OPERATE FROM
JOHNNY AC0BQ AND I BERT N0YJ HAVE CANCELLED OUR WESTON FIELD DAY PLANS FOR THIS YEAR, THE WEATHER REPORT IS NOT FAVORABLE AND WE HAVE DECIDED IT WOULD BE BETTER TO OPERATE FROM
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Robert
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Re: 80 meter Net Report
Ge Dennis
Let’s just say the bands are weak at their very best!
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Johnny AC0BQ
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Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
Ge Dennis
Let’s just say the bands are weak at their very best!
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Johnny AC0BQ
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Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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Johnny AC0BQ
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#20018
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