[SFDXA] Spot Source Survet Results

[Michael Raskin]

I received over two dozen replies from members the Florida Contest Group, 
the South Florida DX Associations, the Mid Florida DX Association, and even 
from one lurker.  The number one spot source being used by those respond is 
VE7CC, being used by 13.  Next, with 5, was KN4F.  Several others were noted 
by one or two:  K4FCG, K4UGA, N5IN, W3LPL, WD4IXD, and VE1DXI.

Many of you switch to a different spot source for contests, such as K1TTT or 
W4AX, in conjunction with N1MM logging and a reverse beacon network 
(skimmer).

Interesting that so few (only two) were using the FCG spot source, K4FCG. 
Since I am logging with DXLab (capable on simultaneously using four 
different spot sources), I have added K4FCG to my spot sources.  I am now 
using K4FCG, KN4F, VE7CC, and K4UGA simultaneously.

Pete (who runs WD4IDX DX cluster since the late '80s), says he is linked to 
AB5K, VE7CC, W9ZRX, and many others.  Similarly, K4FCG is linked to WD4IDX. 
K4UGA (at the University of Georgia in Athens) is used by N4CC and AA4HP 
(and now by me as well).  May be good for those especially in North Florida.

Some of you use web interfaces instead of telnet, and many use web 
interfaces in addition to telnet (I also use ON4KST's web interface for 6M, 
as I know many of you do as I see you connected)!

By far he most innovative answer to my query asking for what spot sources 
you use,was "Cuervo Gold" which immediately brought a knowing smile to my 
face and, I hope, yours a well.

Thanks to all who participated in this informal survey and I hope it was 
only value to you.

Here is a URL to all DXClusters;  http://www.dxcluster.info/telnet/index/php


Mike, W4UM
Florida Contest Group
Mid Florida DX Association
South Florida DX Association