[OKDXA] HamCom2008

Wed Jun 25 00:14:46 EDT 2008

Pencil and paper Ken!  Write 'em as you pick them out of the pile.
It was a recording - 6 ops sat at one session each with headphones
on.  You got a bit of listening time to adjust the audio then the pile shows up
for one minute of copy.  I'd say it was very similar to a good 15 meter
run into Europe when the sunspots are at their peak except all you had
to do was copy them - no transmitting back.  Out of 105 I personally think
upwards of 30 could never be pulled out no matter how good you are as
callers would simply mask other callers at times.  It was a well put together
test in my opinion and speed was not the major factor at all as top speed
might have hit 35 - 40 max - most were under 30 WPM.

I understand the test was essentially put together the same way they do
it in Dayton so it was a fun experience.  The LSDXA is puts on a good
show at HamCom each year and I understand they plan to continue with
the CW Pile Up test in years to come.

Jerry - K5YAA

P.S. They supplied the paper and pencils so maybe see you next year.

At 09:36 PM 6/24/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>Jerry, let me add my congrats, too.  VERY impressive.
>
>Do you know if the CW you were listening to was a simulator?  Or, was it a 
>recording of an actual pileup?  Something else?  Also, I assume you 
>entered calls via a keyboard.  Was there any opportunity to simply write 
>call signs by hand?
>
>Sounds like you are now ready to go up against some of those young kid 
>Europeans who are pretty fair on CW.
>
>73 Ken K5KC
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Chouinard" <k5yaa at okdxa.org>
>To: "Discussion of OKDXA" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:39 AM
>Subject: RE: [OKDXA] HamCom2008
>
>
>>Very fortunate for me.  I'm glad David Woolweaver and Ward Silver were part
>>of the judging staff.
>>
>>K5YAA
>>
>>At 04:16 PM 6/22/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>>>Ross,
>>>
>>>Fortunately, I didn't check Jerry's results.  If I had he likely wouldn't
>>>have won.  ;-)
>>>
>>>Coy
>>>--
>>>Coy Day, N5OK
>>>20685 SW 29
>>>Union City, OK 73090
>>>405-483-5632
>>>
>>>RHunt at tulsacc.edu wrote:
>>> > Figuring there was no chance for this novice on copying unintellible CW
>>> > code,
>>> > I left too soon to get the results. I know Coy was a judge. (was 
>>> there > any
>>> > collusion
>>> > there?)  That's the least we could expect from our multi-talented Prez.
>>> > Congrats pal. Let us know what you think about the key. I picked up a
>>> > flyer
>>> > of his. Looks like a dandy gadget.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > "Tim Duffy K3LR" <K3LR at k3lr.com>
>>> > Sent by: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> > 06/21/2008 10:57 PM
>>> > Please respond to
>>> > k3lr at k3lr.com; Please respond to
>>> > Discussion of OKDXA <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > To
>>> > "'Discussion of OKDXA'" <okdxa at mailman.qth.net>
>>> > cc
>>> >
>>> > Subject
>>> > RE: [OKDXA] HamCom2008
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Big congrats to Jerry. He beat the three time WRTC gold medal champ > 
>>> (N5TJ)
>>> > to take the top prize for the CW pile up contest. A VERY nice CW key!
>>> >
>>> > WAY TO GO JERRY!
>>> >
>>> > 73,
>>> > Tim K3LR
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net > 
>>> [mailto:okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>>> > On Behalf Of Jerry Chouinard
>>> > Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 04:26 PM
>>> > To: Discussion of OKDXA
>>> > Subject: Re: [OKDXA] HamCom2008
>>> >
>>> > All this and a card sorter K5YAA won the CW Pile Up contest on Friday
>>> > evening.
>>> > Beat a bunch of Texas ops who just thought they knew how to copy CW!
>>> > Was good to see all who attended.  Thanks for the review Ross.
>>> >
>>> > K5YAA
>>> >
>>> > At 03:36 PM 6/21/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>>> >>Fellows:
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>It's Monday June 16, 2008 and i'm reflecting on the experiences
>>> >>at HamCom. Basically it's on a par with the Dayton experiences.
>>> >>The Lone Star DX Association guys kept a Handle on the card
>>> >>checking chores. I offered to lend a hand 4 times and they had
>>> >>it under control. Can't believe our turncoat DivMgr. Caught him
>>> >>wearing a LSDXA shirt. Had an eyeball with SgtOkie. Kept Judy
>>> >>company while Coy updated us on the League happenings. I'll bug
>>> >>'em for a foto or two of the impressive ARRL panel at the ARRL
>>> >>forum. Maybe Gene will find room for it. I was impressed.
>>> >>Interesting to note Coy and the panel took questions on any and
>>> >>all unasked questions heartofore. Gotta admire our DivMgr's
>>> >>honesty with our issues. Methinks we got the attention
>>> >>from the FCC on the BPL Fiasco. That was expensive. Missed K5KC
>>> >>& W5LC. See ya guys next year. Next year i'll take notes on who
>>> >>else of your ol' pals you will likely encounter. yo K5XA. Anyone
>>> >>remember Derrick Electronics in Broken Arrow late 70's or
>>> >>thereabouts? Yep, K5LAD Jim Pickett & Gloria. Interesting to
>>> >>note ya hafta attend the gatherings to keep in touch. Can't beat
>>> >>HamCom for that aspect.
>>> >>
>>> >>Was hoping Alan would make it. DX Banquet was worth the $36 if
>>> >>nothing else but the help yourself to whatever or as much as you
>>> >>can eat. Buffet style. 200+ attendees. Sat with Dave NE5S and
>>> >>other dignitaries. Eric Scace K3NA has a cababilty to tell it
>>> >>like what's to do on a DXpedition. (a record setter) Eric is a
>>> >>great and accomplished speaker. Kinda like our own Tim Duffy.
>>> >>Forgive me. Go figure on 28 hour schedules, unending chores on
>>> >>setup and checking on antenna aiming, smelling the lamb chops on
>>> >>the barby and not making it in time for the feast. (heartbreaker)
>>> >>K5YAA was recognized as a league manager. (W5QSL buro, etc.) wish
>>> >>I had half his energy. Maybe Carol and Mark do all the work?
>>> >>
>>> >>We lost the most influential YL DXer to date. Nellie XE1CI succombed
>>> >>to pancreatic cancer after a decade fighting it. Have a jpeg of us
>>> >>from a Dayton gettogether. She & Jody VP5JM were inseperable. So I
>>> >>hugged both of 'em. (Known VP5JM for a decade+ and she is the
>>> >>licensing authority for VP5) Anyone recall W2MIG's gathering on
>>> >>14.165 mornings? NOT a DX net. Just a few DXers yakkin'. RIP Ed.
>>> >>
>>> >>QRT @ 3 p.m.  CST time. CST Saturday June 21, 2008
>>> >>
>>> >>Ross K5RH
>>> >>secy/treas OKDXA
>>> >>
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