[W3GV] Results of North American QSO Party CW 1/11/14
Buddy Brannan
buddy at brannan.name
Sun Jan 12 19:22:21 EST 2014
And N3FJP works with [insert screen reading software of choice, except that probably this doesn’t apply to very many…]
Also, I’m not a contester nor much of a dxer nor much of much of anything, (I’m even geographically challenged, right Ron?) so I don’t have a dog in this fight anyway.
Vy 73,
Buddy, KB5ELV
On Jan 12, 2014, at 7:00 PM, WB3DOM at aol.com wrote:
> Craig
> My question is why use only one rig for contesting all three should be in
> use. Yes the 940 is a good rig the 430 may lack a bit but still capable of
> doing the job.We need to leave the food home and go play radio.
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> In a message dated 1/12/2014 4:15:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
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> 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.
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> -----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
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> 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
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> 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
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> in using the TS-940 for contesting rather than the TS-2000. I think the
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> would be the much better radio.
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> -----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
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> Sorry crahill...Don't know ur name.
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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).
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> 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
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> an economical Internet Connection.
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> 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
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> want to be pushy looking to spend money we cannot afford.
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> Looking forward to meeting you, if we already haven't....Mike...Wb3del
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> In a message dated 1/12/2014 2:33:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
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> I haven't used N3FJP software before, but I have used N1MM. If all we are
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> 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
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> 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.
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> -----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
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> 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
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> Also N3FJP seems to be doing a better job of keeping the programs
> updated.
> JUST MY 2 CENTS.
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> In a message dated 1/12/2014 8:45:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> crahill at roadrunner.com writes:
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> 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
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> 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
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> 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
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> changed for any reply and there are 10 of them, 1 through 10 on the
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> 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
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> send CW the old conventional way, they can still do that. Comments?
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> -----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
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> GM ALL...Those participating in the contest were:
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> John...WB3IFD
> Ron...WB3DOM
> Mike...Sorry, forgot his call, but I believe he is the Secretary
> Mike...WB3DEL
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> 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!!
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> 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
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> Results: 3 hours airtime
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> Have not checked the log yet but...
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> Contacts 72
> Multipliers 28
> Score 2016
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> Not too bad, I thing, considering we must have spent at least 45 minutes
> off air shooting the breeze.
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> 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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