[W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
Craig Hill
crahill at roadrunner.com
Sun Jan 12 16:14:55 EST 2014
BTW Mike the name is Craig and you have one of my QSLs from my operation on
Jersey (MJ/K3PLV). I met you at the RAE Christmas party last year. Also
I'm on the board of the RAE.
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Hill
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:59 PM
To: Radio Association of Erie (PA)
Subject: Re: [W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
I wasn't saying to use more than one software for a contest. Everyone
should use the same software when contesting for that contest. It is very
easy to mesh logbooks. I believe some people have been using paper logs at
the club. Does someone enter all of these QSOs in the N3EQF log? All I was
saying is software written for contesting has an advantage over other
software when contesting, and other software has an advantage over
contesting software when casual operating. As an example I have the latest
Callbook loaded on my computers and when I enter a call in my logging
program, it looks up that station and shows their name, QTH, beam heading,
distance, etc., and does not need internet access (great for the club who
does not have internet access). By the way has any consideration been given
in using the TS-940 for contesting rather than the TS-2000. I think the 940
would be the much better radio.
-----Original Message-----
From: Zipperkng at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 3:13 PM
To: w3gv at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
Sorry crahill...Don't know ur name.
The TS-2000 will only be used, I would guess, 5-10% of the time for
contesting. It is the main rig, hooked up to a possible 1500 watts and a tri
band
yagi .I have also used N1MM software and find it very good, but John,
WB3IFD, has already purchased the CD with all the programs from N3FJP. We
have
been using the General Logging Program for several weeks now. I, as
Contesting Chairman, am just giving my opinion as such. I would not be
opposed to
switching to another logging system if the membership wants to, and would
fully support any change .I do not thing it is wise to have several
different
logging programs from different sources used at the club. It will lead to
problems sending in logs when we do multi-station contesting, and we will
possibly not have one consistent log on the TS-2000 station, but possibly
many, that will make it very difficult, if not impossible, to mesh into one
concise and accurate log for the entire W3GV call sign. Of course, if
anyone
wants to operate with their own call sign, they can use any logging
program they want (paper or otherwise or none).
I totally agree with you regarding the Laptop and Rigblaster. Both merit
consideration by the Membership. Opening up access to the popular digital
modes will be a draw to the Club for new, and inactive members, to become
avtive members again or join as a new member. I also hope we can come up
with
an economical Internet Connection.
I know I am the "New Kid on the Block" and hope I am not overstepping
taking a position. I do not know of the Club's financial position, so do not
want to be pushy looking to spend money we cannot afford.
Looking forward to meeting you, if we already haven't....Mike...Wb3del
In a message dated 1/12/2014 2:33:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
I haven't used N3FJP software before, but I have used N1MM. If all we are
going to use the rig for is contesting then N1MM is a good program. I am
not a contester, but I am a DXer. I've used win-eqf since it's inception,
so since I'm used to it, tend to push it. There really is nothing wrong
with putting several logging programs on a computer and then the operator
can pick which one he wants to use. I think the club would be wise to buy
a
new laptop and also pick up an interface such as the RigBlaster Advantage
which will provide computer interface and allow people to run the various
modes.
-----Original Message-----
From: WB3DOM at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:16 PM
To: w3gv at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
I think the N3FJP program is much nicer for contesting. I have used
WIN-EQF but find it displays much less information than N3FJP logging
programs.
Also N3FJP seems to be doing a better job of keeping the programs updated.
JUST MY 2 CENTS.
Best 73
Ron
WB3DOM
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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