[W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
Zipperkng at aol.com
Zipperkng at aol.com
Sun Jan 12 11:56:39 EST 2014
Great Ron...Let me know when u will be able to go and hook them
up....Mike...Wb3del
In a message dated 1/12/2014 11:28:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
WB3DOM at aol.com writes:
Yes N3FJP programs send cw and the 2000 has a serial port just like
the
old computer has. I have in my hand a serial cord and a gender changer
that
will work with the 2000 as I have used it with mine in the past.
Just have to hook it up and go have fun.
Best 73
Ron
WB3DOM
In a message dated 1/12/2014 10:21:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Zipperkng at aol.com writes:
I believe there is a serial on both the computer and TS-2000. The N3FJP
has
rig interfacing and the settings for both CW Generation and Phone
Recording. It can also be networked with multiple operating positions for
whole
club contesting.
Again, I could be wrong on some of this...I just got back into Ham Radio
3
years ago after being off the air for 37 years. My last QSO was in 1973
or
so...A while away from usable computers and cell phones LOL....73
Mike...WB3DEL
In a message dated 1/12/2014 9:35:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
It all depends on the computer. Some of the old computers still have
serial
ports. But all the later one have USB ports. I don't know if N3FJP
logging
program has CW capability or not. I, and also Ron (WB3DOM) use WIN-EQF*
software. If I remember correctly, I used Logger 32 to do the same
thing
on
the Isle of Man. When you have been sitting at the radio for hours
running
pileups, fatigue sets in. The CW capability of the logging program
really
helps in that respect.
73,
Craig - K3PLV
-----Original Message-----
From: Zipperkng at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:17 AM
To: w3gv at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
Hi...John a few weeks ago set up the computer with N3FJP's General
Logger.
I hv been using it for all my contacts as has John. We are downloading
all
contest logs to it also. Yesterday, at the Club, Ron, WB3DOM and I were
discussing just what u r suggesting, Ron knows more about it then I, but
I
believe he said all it would take now that we hv a computer log set up,
is
a
special cable from the ts-2000 to the computer and we are all set! I
agree,
it would be a cheap and productive addition now, especially for
contesting.
Ron...Correct me if I am wrong....73....Mike WB3DEL
In a message dated 1/12/2014 8:45:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
I think it would be nice for the club to set up computer logging and
with
the computer logging, also CW sending. Just about every year I operate
as
DX. Let's suppose W3ABC calls me. I type W3ABC in the logging screen
and
then hit 1 on the extended keyboard. This automatically sends W3ABC
5nn
.
W3ABC then sends his report to me and I hit 2 on the extended keyboard
which
sends tu MJ/K3PLV up. Then I hit F1 and W3ABC is logged with the
operating
frequency and mode automatically entered in the log. The memories can
be
changed for any reply and there are 10 of them, 1 through 10 on the
extended
keyboard. I also can hit Ctrl K and type what I want and what I type
will
be automatically sent as CW. If I have access to a paddle, I can also
use
that to make comments. So if someone I know calls me, I can chat with
them
for a minute and then continue with the pile up. This is not at all
expensive and is easy to set up. Also for the people that prefer to
log
and
send CW the old conventional way, they can still do that. Comments?
-----Original Message-----
From: Zipperkng at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:07 AM
To: w3gv at mailman.qth.net
Cc: wb2qj at optonline.net
Subject: [W3GV] Results of Notrh American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
GM ALL...Those participating in the contest were:
John...WB3IFD
Ron...WB3DOM
Mike...Sorry, forgot his call, but I believe he is the Secretary
Mike...WB3DEL
I started off (shakily) at contest start, 1:00, with Mike logging. I
quickly found out I could no longer copy 30-35 WPM!! We managed only 7
contacts
in the first 20 min. After a while I discovered it was much better
to
finish the contact completely, then, when done pass the info to
Mike. .
It
allowed me to concentrate better. Started gaining speed...John showed
up
with
coffee for me (thank you!). After about a half hour of sweat pouring
off
me, Ron arrived, sat down with pen and paper and started calling off
exchanges
to Mike to enter in the log. I was able to relax, concentrate on my
sending, and not worry about trying to copy 35 WPM. WHAT A RELIEF!!
After I had been on the key for an hour, Ron took over with a beautiful
Vibroplex straight key. I had been using my Kent Dual Paddle and was
having
problems with it.
He started rattling off contacts at a fast pace. We had started on 10M
then
he switched to 15M. After a while we all took a break to chat. I got
back
on for a while, then Ron took it. and eventually switched to 20M.
Another
break...More chatting...2 or 3 more contacts and we decided to call it
a
day
at about 4:00
Results: 3 hours airtime
Have not checked the log yet but...
Contacts 72
Multipliers 28
Score 2016
Not too bad, I thing, considering we must have spent at least 45
minutes
off air shooting the breeze.
Next contests we will participate in is the weekend of Jan. 18..The
North
American QSO Party-SSB and also The ARRL January VHF Contest. Need
operators and loggers!! Or if you just come to kibitz, (Goggle it!!)
that's fine.
Please contact me if you can come via e-mail or Cell# 814-795-4501, OR
JUST
SHOW UP!!
73's...Mike...WB3DEL
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