[digitalradio] GOOD LUCK IN THE TARA PSK RUMBLE
Howdy: I'd like to wish everyone that will be competing in the TARA PSK Rumble - "The Fall Classic". Let's hope the bands get a heck of a lot better in time for the contest! 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill"
Re: [digitalradio] It's Getting Close to SKIRMISH!
Hello Jaak: Great question and the answer is 'yes' you can operate DominoEX in the upcoming SKIRMISH! I hope you and others will get some activity going using this mode. Also, we need to seea lot of those OLIVIA users this time around. 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill" In a message dated 4/16/2009 3:25:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jaak.hohen...@eesti.ee writes: DominoEX 5 or 11 baud excellent contest mode. Does the DominoEX accepted? In results page _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_results.html) looks like accepted. DominoEX 5 and 11 bandwidth is 250Hz, speed 44/80 wpm. DominoEX with good immunity to freq.offsets. Poor propagation snr about -6dB And DominoEX produce only double errors that specially good for contests - less errors in log. DomEX 5/11 supported by Fldigi and Multipsk. **Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0003)
[digitalradio] TARA SKIRMISH....ARE YOU READY??
Only hours to go before the TARA SKIRMISH --- just enough time to dust off the rig interface, adjust the sound card, sort out the cables, check out the software, review the macros and read the rules at _www.n2ty.org/ seasons/tara_ dpx_rules. html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) . TARA invites all you digital hams out there in radio land to SKIRMISH on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from Z to 2400Z. The TARA SKIRMISH is a multi digital mode operation, each mode being a separate entry. This contest is a must for you prefix hunters. There will be many new or rare prefixes heard. Good luck and hope to work you in the Skirmish. 73 - Br. Rich, Contest Manager _kc2...@arrl.net _ (mailto:kc2...@arrl.net) **Great deals on Dell’s most popular laptops – Starting at $479 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631252x1201390195/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B213968550%3B35701427%3Bh)
Re: [digitalradio] Re: TRANSMIT TROUBLES
Last question first...I have NOT tried the FSK RTTY at all. I will do that and let you know tomorrow. Computer wiz I'm not Andy, so I could screw anything up! :-) I have tried moving the sliders through there range and no luck. How else can you test the audio output level? In a message dated 4/14/2009 9:33:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k3uka...@gmail.com writes: This is really simple, hope I do not insult you.. Have you double checked that your line out from the sound card is actually working and the levels from it are sufficient to drive the radio ? I have run in to some laptops , and some Compaq desktops, that have insufficient audio output levels and some form of amplification is needed. Also, does FSK RTTY work OK ? Andy **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421325x1201417411/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
Re: [digitalradio] Re: TRANSMIT TROUBLES
Yeptriple checked this ...its in DATA-USB mode In a message dated 4/14/2009 9:20:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k3uka...@gmail.com writes: So, I take from this that you need to make sure that the radio is "data usb" , is it ? I think if the rig is in plain USB mode, audio is not passed from the data port. Andy. **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421325x1201417411/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
Re: [digitalradio] Re: TRANSMIT TROUBLES
Yes, I remember that message some time ago and it was useful. In a message dated 4/14/2009 9:19:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k3uka...@gmail.com writes: I assume you may have seen this... for that radio **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221421325x1201417411/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
Re: [digitalradio] TRANSMIT TROUBLES
Thank Ken I'll look at that again. I believe we've double checked that but once again won't hurt. Thanks very much! de NY2U Bill In a message dated 4/13/2009 10:01:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, skip19...@yahoo.com writes: check your audio settings...on master volume desplay set all midway and up vol quite a bit...once xmitting you can adj to sute...goodluck Ken N5LYJ/5 **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621489x1201450100/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] TRANSMIT TROUBLES
Howdy Folks: I am trying to help a good friend of mine get her radio setup for running PSK and other digital modes using MixW Software.Her radio is a Yaesu FT-920 and we're using the DATA connection on the rear of the Yaesu and the CAT setup to operate things. So far we have it receiving PSK31 in USB mode just fine and I've double checked on the rear and the switch is in the AFSK MODE, not FSK. However, we still cannot get it to transmit. The software seems to be working fine with the CAT for if you move the frequency on the radio the waterfalls and frequency on the software change. If you use "F-9" it keys the radio up, but there is NO transmitted audio! If we hit "F-10" it goes back into receive mode. Anyone using this type of setup that could shed some light? I'm open for ANY/ALL suggestions. :-) 73 de NY2U Bill **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621489x1201450100/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] It's Getting Close to SKIRMISH!
TARA invites all you digital hams out there in radio land to SKIRMISH on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from Z to 2400Z. The TARA SKIRMISH is a multi digital mode operation, each mode being a separate entry. This contest is a must for you prefix hunters. There will be many new or rare prefixes heard. So get busy and dust off those rig interfaces. Adjust your sound cards. Sort out the cables. Fire up the software. Review the Macros and check out the rules at _www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) '73 and hope to work you in the Skirmish - Br. Rich, Contest Manager kc2...@arrl.net **The Average US Credit Score is 692. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621489x1201450100/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilAvgfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] CORRECT DATES FOR TARA CONTESTS
ATTENTION: I'm very sorry but I gave you some WRONG dates in the last email from TARA. The following dates are the correct ones for 2009. Again, please accept my apology for this error. 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill" == CORRECT CONTEST DATES == "Skirmish" (4/18/09) "Grid Dip" (8/1/09) "Rumble" (10/3/09) "Melee" (12/5/09) **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220572833x1201387477/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] NEW FORMAT FOR TARA TOURNEY... Please Read
Please Note: The TARA All Season Contest(s) will be aligned to the calendar year, effective immediately. The first contest to run under this new format will be the upcoming "Skirmish" (4/18/09), followed by the "Grid Dip" (8/2/09), then the "Rumble" (10/4/09) and finally the "Melee" (12/6/09) will wrap things up for 2009. All scores accumulated from each of these contests will decide who will take top honors in the TARA Tour'ney for 2009 come December. Prior to this change the contest season started in August of each year with the "Grid Dip" and end the in the spring of the following year with the "Skirmish" making it in example the 2008/2009 TARA Tour'ney. The Upcoming Skirmish score will therefore count as the first set of results for 2009 and will also be used as the final set of results for the 2008/2009 contest. Good luck and make sure you enter the "Skirmish" and get counted in both years. Thank You! Bill, NY2U & Ernie, WM2U **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220572833x1201387477/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] TARA Welcomes W2AFD As NEW PSK Rumble Manager
Howdy Folks: TARA (Troy Amateur Radio Association) is pleased to announce that we've found a replacement for our PSK "Rumble" Manager. As many of you may, or may not know, Scotty, W7PSK resigned his position early this week due to some personal/work related issues. And, all of us from TARA and the amateur community wish him well. So, without further delay I announce that Howard Friedman, W2AFD of Scotia, NY will be assuming this position effective immediately. Howard is no stranger to the HF digital modes (or the HF bands in general) and he was quite excited about becoming our new contest manager. I'm absolutely positive that over the coming months you'll be hearing from Howard and you will find out first hand just what a "Class Act" he really is. I've personally known him for a good number of years and I can assure you that he loves this great hobby we share together. Please, take a few minutes and introduce yourself to Howard and welcome him aboard if you would. You can reach him personally at _w2...@n2ty.org_ (mailto:w2...@n2ty.org) or _rumble-mana...@n2ty.org_ (mailto:rumble-mana...@n2ty.org) If any of you have any questions about the PSK "Rumble" Contest that takes place on 3rd October 2009, all you have to do is contact Howard, W2AFD, and he'll gladly take good care of you! Thank You! "Mr.Bill" NY2U President of TARA **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220572833x1201387477/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
[digitalradio] "The Skirmish" Digital Prefix Contest 2009
Attention all you Digital Denizens out there in Radio Land! Are you ready to Skirmish? TARA style, that is, on Saturday April 18, 2009 from Z through 2359Z. Dust off those rig interfaces. Adjust your sound cards. Sort out the cables. Fire up the software. Review the Macros and check out the rules at the _TARA Skirmish Web Site_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) ) This is a multi digital mode operation, each mode being a separate entry. This contest is a must for you prefix hunters. There will be many new or rare prefixes heard. '73 and hope to work you in the Skirmish - Bro. Rich, Contest Manager kc2...@arrl.net **New Low Prices on Dell Laptops – Starting at $399 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631247x1201390185/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubl eclick.net%2Fclk%3B213540506%3B35046329%3Bx)
[digitalradio] TARA RTTY Melee - Dec 6 @ 00:00 UTC
Howdy Folks: Okay, it's time to ready yourselves and your station for the upcoming TARA RTTY Melee to be held on December 6, 2008 at 00:00 UTC. Now, I'm totally aware that this just might not be your most favorite contest, according to a poll that was taken a year ago or so. But, it's been running since the early 1990's and we're here to stay! Otherwise I'd be out of a job. With that in mind why don't you try this contest out and see if we can't put so 'fire in the wires' and have ourselves a good old time while we're at it. As in year's past this does make an excellent chance for all of you to test your station out for the ever popular ARRL Roundup in January. So, now you see this contest really does serve a purpose! Plus, if you submit your score you get the great satisfaction of knowing you're putting Ernie, WM2U and myself to work. All kidding aside TARA is really proud to been running this contest for our 17th year without missing any in between. It hasn't been easy but we've been quite fortunate that a good number of you have guided us along all these years with your support/input. And, without that it would have died long ago. Please, come join us on December 6th for this contest. As I always say, we need as many of you as possible to join in and make it a success. If I can assist any of you in any way, shape or form just drop me an email at <[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) > Even if you don't plan on participating in the full contest you're more than welcome to join in on the fun. Oh yes...as requested by a number of you folks we have added 160 Meters to this contest! Give it a try if you can. TARA RTTY Mêlée -- sponsored by the Troy Amateur Radio Assn, from Z-2400Z Dec 6. Categories: SOAB-HP (>150 W), SOAB-LP (<150 W), MOAB, SWL, 10 min band change rule for MO. Frequencies: 160- 10 meters, operate 16 hours max. Exchange: RS + State/Province or serial number for DX. QSO points: 1 pt/QSO. Score: QSO points -- S/P/C counted once only (US and VE only count as S/P). For more information: <_www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html) > . Summary 8 sheets (no logs) due Dec 31 via online submission form at <_www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) > . 73 - Bill NY2U And do not forget the TARA sponsored contests... <_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html) > **One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001)
[digitalradio] The Rumble Is Over - Thank You All!
THANK YOUTHANK YOU..THANK YOU!! To all of you that participated in the TARA PSK "Rumble" we appreciate your support and we hope you enjoyed the contest. The band conditions sure were not the best but by the time this contest comes around next year they'll be that much better. I notice a LOT of new calls in this year's Rumble and that is great to see. I hope you new folks will join us again and PLEASE remember to submit that score. I'd also like to acknowledge you folks that do not contest but allow folks like myself to do so. We thank you ever so much for standing by and allowing the contesters to have some fun. We'll be looking for those scores to roll in! Many THANKS to Ernie Mills, WM2U & Scotty, W2PSK for all their hard work too. Also, many thanks to Andy, K3UK & the 070 Club. 73 de NY2U Bill **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0001)
Re: [digitalradio] TARA Rumble ..Good luck to all/Target ?
Good Luck Andy!! You'll meet your goal I'm sure. de NY2U "Mr.Bill" In a message dated 10/3/2008 7:05:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good luck to all, I will be o all bands, low power, basic antennae. Probably just 68 ours in total. I like to set targets for each contest (since I never compete with the big boys). I hope to make 100 QSOs and in the process work 25 DXCC entities. Well, see. -- Andy K3UK **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0001)
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Rumble Team Rules...Please Read Immediately!
Hello Andy, K3UK: We appreciate you getting a team going on your end. Let us know if we can be of any service to you or your team 73 de Bill NY2U In a message dated 10/1/2008 10:09:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am drumming up a team for my local contest club. Andy k3UK **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001)
[digitalradio] Rumble Team Rules...Please Read Immediately!
Howdy Folks: I've been reading some great news on guys/gals getting together and forming some teams for the upcoming TARA PSK "Rumble" this coming weekend and that is so awesome! I thought I had better post this information so you all know there is some time limitations with your announcement of taking the TEAM CHALLENGE. "Each team must declare its name or ID and each of its members names and callsigns, at least 24 hours before contest kickoff. You can add and drop members from the Team up until this dead line. Then the Teams will be frozen. These declarations will be posted on the Results web page along with the teams other declarations. The team Gaffer can throw a challenge to another team indicating that they will whip em! Royally in the contest. If accepted by the other team, this challenge will be posted in the team's declaration on the Results web page. The winning team will add 100 points to its total and the loosing team subtracts 100 points. A maximum of 5 teams can be challenged by a single team for a total of +/- 500 whip em! points on the final score. Once the challenge is declared, if the challenged team declines, that challenge cannot be used again so think carefully before challenging :)" You can use this "NEW" easy to use link to DECLARE your team to the World! Meaning..."you are ready to RUMBLE!!" _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_challenge.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_challenge.html) **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001)
Re: [digitalradio] Navigator interface
You ought to contact George Burns, W2SFD, ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) from Schenectady. He recently purchased one and the whole purchase procedure was a disaster! From the time he ordered it to the time he finally gave up on this unit was probably 2 months or better. The best I know is that he requested to return it for a FULL REFUND. I personally have a Navigator an I have not had an issue to date. But, after what I heard George went through I cannot honestly recommend it any longer. The screw ups were just to crazy. 73 de NY2U Bill In a message dated 8/25/2008 10:31:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone using one? If so your comments would be appreciated. Best Kim W4OSS **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547)
[digitalradio] TARA Grid Dip PSK/RTTY "Shindig Contest" - Aug 2nd @ 00:00UTC
TARA ( Troy Amateur Radio Association) from Troy, NY is proud to announce the 6th annual running of the "Grid Dip PSK/RTTY Shindig" contest to be held on August 2, 2008 @ 00:00 UTC. This also serves as the first of four contests for the 2008/2009 TARA Tour'ney. Check out the Tour'ney info at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) This is a really great mid summer contest that allows all of us to sharpen our skills for the really big events this coming fall/winter. Plus, I'm sure a few of you have been working on the antenna farm or making changes to the shack and this contest can serve as a shake down run for you. We'd really like to see the participation from the RTTY op's to increase this time so we can get some RTTY verses PSK chatter happening. After all we don't want to see the PSK'ers having all this fun by themselves now, do we! Seriously, we really need to have more representation from the RTTY folks for this contest. I know it's not as challenging or action packed as the RTTY Roundup or some of the other major RTTY contests but that doesn't mean you still can't have some fun. So what do you say. How about dusting off the old 'green keys' for a little bit come this weekend. If anyone needs any information feel free to contact TARA's "Grid Dip" Manager, Tony Heatwole, N3FX at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) He'll be more than glad to assist you in any way that he can. If I can be of any service simply drop me an email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) and I too will be more than glad to assist you. Also, keep in mind you DO NOT have to worry about paper logs and mailing them in. Nope! We have our very own online score submission system for all to use. Sending your score in has never been so easy. Although, you should ALWAYS save a copy of your contest log in case the contest committee ever needed to review it, should a problem arise. Please see our web site now for the full details. Go to: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html) Thanks for reading this message. Hope to print you this weekend! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
Re: [digitalradio] TARA 2008 "Grid Dip PSK/RTTY Shindig" Contest
That's correct! Just HF & 6 Meters is all you get :-) de NY2U Bill In a message dated 7/26/2008 3:49:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tony - this contest is HF + 6M, and not UHF. Patrick AE5PW **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
Re: [digitalradio] TARA Skirmish: Permitted digital modes ?
In a message dated 4/16/2008 6:16:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry Bill , I may have missed the Olivia mode on the web site. Thanks for the response. Bonnie, I am not sure what would be "unfair" but may need to give the issue of ALE 400 some more thought. I was thinking the error correction routines with Multipsk would be interesting to test in a contest environment. I will probably make a multi mode effort and use PSK63, Olivia, Domino Ex, and ye old RTTY. I'm excited , this is usually a good contest for us digital-hounds. Hello Andy: No problem my friend. And, I love to see the more modes tried...the better! I've never tried Domino Ex so perhaps I better look into this more. 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill" **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
Re: [digitalradio] TARA Skirmish: Permitted digital modes ?
In a message dated 4/16/2008 4:38:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The TARA rules for this upcoming contest state "Modes of Operation: PSK, RTTY, HELL, MFSK, MT63, THROB, ASCII, SSTV & PACKET" Does anyone know if this means ONLY these modes , as I suspect, or are others like Olivia, and DominoEx permitted ? ALE 400 would be an interesting trial. Andy K3UK Here is the full description from the TARA "Skirmish" web page. "PSK, RTTY, Hell, MFSK, MT63, Throb, ASCII, SSTV and Packet. Note: Operators can submit more than one mode. These must be separate entries and NOT combined. 'Sub' modes of the parent mode all count as one mode. ie PSK includes PSK10, PSK31, PSK63. RTTY includes 60wpm and 100wpm. MFSK includes OLIVIA. etc. Please submit an OnLine Score Submission Form for each separate parent mode." I have no problem with the modes you are asking about Andy and I'll double check with Ernie, WM2U. Our approach to all of this was to give exposure to "ALL" of our digital modes.Notice that the web page already states OLIVA. I'll get back to you later today with an answer from Ernie. 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill" **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850)
[digitalradio] TARA DIGITAL SKIRMISH - APRIL 19 - PLEASE READ
Greetings: Just a friendly reminder that the "TARA Skirmish" - Digital Prefix Contest is coming up on April 19. I hope as many of you as possible will join us for TARA's 5th running of this contest and I really think you'll enjoy this contest a lot, for it just gets better each year! TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest Sponsored by Troy ARA Time/Date: Z-2400Z April 19, 2008 Frequencies: 160-6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100 W), Great (<20 W), QRP (<5 W), SWL Exchange: Name and Prefix Modes of Operation: PSK, RTTY, HELL, MFSK, MT63, THROB, ASCII, SSTV & PACKET Score: QSOs × WPX prefixes × power multiplier (High ×0.5, Low ×1, Great ×2, QRP ×3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) ) (_mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) You must post your score by May 17 via the contest score entry form at: (_http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html_ (http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html) ) Don't forget, this is the final contest for this year's "Four Season's Tour'ney." It's going to be interesting to see who is going to take top honor's in this year's Tour'ney. In the TARA Tour'ney, the contestants are competing for the honor of emerging as the crowned "King or Queen" of the digital modes. The scores to achieve this are an aggregate of all their individual Tour'ney credits derived from their scores from the four (4) TARA All Season Contests. Each contest is a separate entity and has its own awards. The results of each will be displayed on the Tara Results web page where you will find the results of all the contests for the Tour'ney year as they are run. The results so far can be seen at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html) ) If you want to learn more about the Tour'ney please go to: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) ) For all of you that love to chase awards TARA has you covered! Back in 2004 TARA proudly introduced its ALL NEW "Four Season's Awards Program" which consists of the TARA-PX and the TARA Grid Awards. The TARA-PX Award is a full service award offering Mixed, RTTY and PSK certification. If you feel that you qualify for a non-listed digital mode, please request that we review your information. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our Four Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in your TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. In line with our OnLine recognition program, you will find all the individual award statistics on our Award Record Web Site(s). These can be accessed below under each Award heading.another system that TARA is pioneering. Your operating prowess will be there for the entire world to see, instead of only visitors to your shack. Come check out our awards program at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html) ) With our new "Four Season's Contesting & Awards Program" we want be your #1 contesting & award program for "ALL" seasons! Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA (_mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) This contest is brought to you by: TARA's - Four Season's Contesting & Awards Bringing you the very best in contests for "ALL" Seasons! **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850)
Re: [digitalradio] Announcing The 4th Annual (2007) Digitalradio Awards :
Hello Andy & Users: On behalf of TARA I've got to say I'm elated to read TARA's Melee Contest received an award, a "Prestigious Award" at that from K3UK & The Digital Radio News Group. TARA really does work hard at trying to add something to this hobby and to have a group such as this recognize your efforts makes it all worth while. Again, THANK YOU ever so much and CONGRATULATIONS to all the other recipients. I want to wish all of you a very Happy & Healthy New Year 2008 coming up! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy President of TARA In a message dated 12/31/2007 9:53:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 4th Annual (2007) Digitalradio Awards : Best "new" Digital Mode : JT65A by Joe Taylor , K1JT . Not really new but exploded in 2007 after much publicity from the Digitalradio group , N0UK, and QST Magazine. The ultimate weak signal DX mode. Best New Software: DM780 by Simon Brown HB9DRV .. Still beta, but very well designed with some nifty features. Best Logging Software: DX Keeper by Dave AA6YQ, makes DX QSLing easy, good support for logging digital modes and works well with Winwarbler, Multipsk and DM780 ! Moment Of The Year: When a member of this digitalradio group volunteered to pay funeral expenses for N2JH, an indigent digital ham and decorated Vietnam vet Embarrassment Of The Year: When K3UK realized the focus of his "Bozo Guide" , K1JT, was in fact a Nobel Prize winner ! Biggest Surprise Of The Year: K3UK's "Complete Bozo's Guide to HF JT65A" was actually read and used. Even translated in to Russian and Spanish! Biggest Development in 2007 : Addition of ALE 400 in Multipsk. ARQ , robust, and narrow bandwidth Biggest Disappointments Of The Year : 1. Standard ALE , again (second year in a row) Has just not taken off in the amateur world despite some really nice additions to PC ALE and MARS-ALE . 2. Peter G3PLX going back in to his hermit cave after someone outed his digital voice efforts! 3. Encomm with FLARQ. What, everyone scared to try it? Has much promise. Biggest Testicles of The Year : Mark Miller N5RFX. Took a bold step . No sitting around and whining for this guy, he spent some time researching a digital topic and did something about it. Even handled the resulting criticism with polite patience. Best Digital Contest: : TARA MELEE. TARA makes contesting fun. Experimenters Of The Year : Awards go John VE5MU , Steinar LA5VNA, Tony K2MO , , Bill N9DSJ, Bernie VE3FW, Txema EA2AF. They are always giving something new a try ! Digital Pioneers:Cesco HB9TLK and Patrick F6CTE. Both must never get any sleep, always coming up with something new to try. Narrow ALE and Narrow DV! Needs Inventing in 2008 ..Open source, modular, Digital cross platform emergency communications software that can provide ad hoc HF and/or VHF access to the Internet for e-mail, plus messaging between stations. FLARQ for Windows maybe ? Most Anticipated Event in 2008: Release of Digital Master 780 by Simon Brown, HB9DRV, WITH JT65A and SSTV Contesting Achievement of the Year: PSK63 . It is no longer an experimental contesting mode, has firmly established its self as reliable contesting mode. Good News of the year : John W0JAB ' still has working lungs (or lung!) The awards are solely the opinions of Andy K3UK and thus are better opinions than anyone else :>), Happy New Year. Andy K3UK Digitalradio Owner. Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Page at http://www.obriensweb.com/drsked/drsked.php View the DRCC numbers database at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/database Yahoo! Groups Links **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[digitalradio] LAST CALL FOR TARA MELEE...
Howdy Folks: Well, there still is just a little time left (until 31-December-2007) to submit your TARA Melee Score for this year's contest. All of us from TARA ask EVERYONE that has yet to submit a score to PLEASE do so now! If you look at the results that we've posted so far you'll see we're in for one of the best year's that we've ever had. So, don't think that you have to have some colossal score in order to submit one, that just is not true. We want to hear from every participant that entered the contest to please consider sending in your score. There still are a lot of you DX stations that we haven't heard from and I'm hoping you'll take a few minutes right now to help us out. Your score DOES make a difference with us!! Simply go to _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) Also, go to our web site and review the "new" SOAPBOX section we've posted. Go to: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_07soap.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_07soap.html) 73 - Bill NY2U And do not forget the TARA sponsored contests... http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
[digitalradio] TARA's NEW SOAP PAGE
Good Evening: Today I've added a "New" SOAP REMARKS section to the TARA contest page. Now, you can go to: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html) and CLICK on the "SOAP REMARKS" under the TARA Melee section. We've been wanting to add this new page for quite some time now but it "JT" - N1ESE kept after us to get the job done. :-) This new page will give you all of the "SOAP REMARKS" that the participants submitted to us. Also, you can go directly to the page at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_07soap.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_07soap.html) Hope You Enjoy! Bill - NY2U P.S. Let me know what you think about this page. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
[digitalradio] Thanks From TARA Melee Committee
Howdy Folks: On behalf of TARA's Digital Contesting Team I'd like to personally thank all of you that once again participated in this year's running of the TARA RTTY Mêlée -- sponsored by the Troy Amateur Radio Association. This was our 16th year of sponsoring this contest and we're already getting ready for year number 17 in 2008! I can honestly say at first I didn't think it was going to be a good year for the contest when I flipped my radio on but as the night wore on things got better. It seems that 40 Meters and 80 Meters were a pleasant surprise for all this year. And, yesterday 20 Meters came alive as it always does for this contest. Pretty much 10 Meters was a BUST! On 15 Meters I did notice a little activity but not enough to keep anyone on there running them as I could tell. As for 160 Meters, I haven't hear from anyone that made any Q's on that band. I personally noticed quite a few new stations in this year's Melee and I thank each of you for trying our contest out. I hope you found the contest to be exciting and I'd sure like to hear some input from you folks on what you think of this contest. Please, take the extra time to go to our web site and submit your score using our on-line score submission. There is no need to bundle your logs up and mail them out for everything is handled on-line. It will only take you a few minutes to completely submit your score and we'd be grateful if you'd do that for us. Okay, so you want to submit your score, that's cool. Just go to: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) ) Again, I say this each year, every log counts! It doesn't matter if you made 600 QSO's or just 6 QSO's SUBMIT THAT SCORE!! You'd be surprised at how many folks just don't take the 5 minutes to submit their score and we've made it so simple. Please, do this for us. I'll try and give you an update in a couple of days. Until then you can keep your eye on the scores by going to: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html) ) Ernie Mills, WM2U, will be updating the web site as fast as he can with the scores that are submitted. Keep in mind that the scores are review first before they are posted. Each year we get some folks that think the system is broke because they don't see their score posted immediately. Now you know the reason why that doesn't happen. Usually, Ernie gets them post with 24 hours of them being submitted. However, seeing how Ernie just retired he has a lot of activities that keep him busy these day's. :-) If anyone has any questions that I can help you with just drop me an email at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Again, thanks ever so much for supporting our contest and I hope you'll be joining us for many of year's to come! 73 - Bill NY2U And do not forget the TARA sponsored contests... http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
[digitalradio] N1ESE - TARA's "NEW" Skirmish Manager...
Greeting's: On behalf of TARA (Troy Amateur Radio Association) of Troy, New York I'm proud to announce that JOHN T CROTEAU, of Manchester, NH and better known as "JT" - N1ESE will be taking over the reighns of our Digital Prefix Contest - the TARA "Skirmish" effective immediately. We've be a long time looking for a candidate that we felt could take this contest to a higher level of excitement/participation and we're very confident that we now have the right person in charge. I hope all of our friends/participants of TARA's Four Season's Contesting will welcome "JT" with open arms and give him your support. I know over the coming month's he will be bringing you news of this contest and he'll be depending on getting feed back from each of you on how we can make this contest better. It's never an easy job being a manager of any of these contests, but if you get a lot of feed back and assistance from the participants it makes the job a heck of a lot easier. Please, do your best to help him out. Oh yeahone more thing. Keep in mind that he's never done this before as far as I'm aware of. So, it's going to take a little while for him to get caught up with things. Okay, if you'd like to drop "JT" - N1ESE an e-mail you can send them to one of the following: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Thank You Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[digitalradio] Are you ready to RUMBLE?
Howdy Folks: I hope all of you are getting ready for the upcoming TARA PSK "Rumble" on 6th October 2007 from 00:00 UTC - 23:59 UTC. This is really a very neat contest and over the years it has become one of those contests you just do not want to miss. So, make plans now and get your station ready for the "Rumble!" There is a special TEAM CHALLENGE that you can enter you and your buddies under. You can find all the information on this at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_club.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_club.html) TARA would really like to see a LOT more teams enter into this contest. Even if you don't have a full team you could announce that you'd like to join a team that needed you. Simply respond back to this message and the news group you read it on and announce that you are available to enter the Rumble under the team challenge if anyone needs a fill. I'm sure you'll get picked up immediately. Full 'Rules & Regulations' for the contest can be found by going to: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_rules.html) If I can be of any assistance just drop me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. 73 de NY2U Bill ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[digitalradio] TARA "Grid Dip" - Aug 4
Howdy: Please, take notice that the TARA "Grid Dip" contest is coming up this weekend. We'd love to see a lot of you in this contest, especially the new folks that never have tried it before. It's a very easy contest and if the bands should cooperate you'll have a ball, trust me! Below is the web address for you to check out. Keep in mind that you must send in ALL contest scores via our online score submission. Also, for this contest Ernie Mills, WM2U, who normally takes care of scores and such will be unavailable. So, you're all stuck with me!! I'll try my very best to have scores posted to our web site at least once a day, probably at or around 9:00 PM. Each year we get a number of folks that think that once they submit their score via our online system that it should be posted immediately, this is not the way it happens. All score submissions are first review by the contest committee and then they are posted. So, if you submit a score and don't see it show up immediately that is not a problem. We'll get them posted as soon as posible. TARA's "Grid Dip PSK-RTTY" contest is Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 00:00 UTC to 23:59 UTC. See: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html ) If you have any questions I can help you with I ask you to send me an e-mail at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy 73 - Bill NY2U And do not forget the TARA sponsored contests... http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [digitalradio] Newbie
In a message dated 5/11/2007 8:37:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: New to the group and ham radio in general. Looking forward to trying some of the digital modes. 73's Mike, KD5ZXX Howdy Mike, KD5ZXX: I'd like to Welcome you to the Digital Modes and this very fine news group. You're going to love this stuff so get your feet wet soon! Don't be afraid to ask any questions you have to this group. I look forward to printing you on-the-air soon! 73 de NY2U Bill ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [digitalradio] Apologies in Order? 20m PSK
In a message dated 5/11/2007 1:02:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was operating PSK31 on 20m this morning and made 3 or 4 qso's. Apparently, I was badly splattering and if so, want to apologize to the other operators I may have qrm'd. That is not the way I was brought up :-[ I'm not sure what the problem is because I got good signal reports from 2 stations (one using the new RSQ reporting) and splattering reports from two other stations. And I'm pretty sure my audio is not too hot. Whatever it is, I'll fix it! Again, apologies to anyone I may have interfered with on 20m this morning. 73! Larry - NK2X NW New Jersey FN20kr Hello Larry,NK2X: I think its pretty damn refreshing to hear somebody actually admit that they "may" have been splattering! For that you get TWO THUMBS UP!!! Good Job! Bill - NY2U ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[digitalradio] Call for TARA Skirmish Scores
Greetings: Okay, here's the latest from TARA Central. Ernie Mills, WM2U, says they're still are a lot of participants from the last running of the TARA "Skirmish" and he wants to hear from you! Our goal again this year is to hear from as many of you as possible that participated in the "Skirmish" so please submit your score. Even if we beat last year's number of entrants by just "1" I'll be happy! And, it couldn't be much easier to enter your score. All you have to do is go to our "ONLINE SCORE SUBMISSION" at (_http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html_ (http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html) ) In a matter of a couple minutes you'll be all done. PLEASE, no matter how many contacts you made we want to hear from you. You'd be surprised at how many folks that tell us, "oh, I was in the contest but my score was really very small so I didn't bother posting it." We say..SUBMIT IT!! We've been seeing a lot of new folks trying the digital modes out and we're seeing them in the contest too. Now, we need for you to take that final step and submit your score. That goes for you seasoned contesters as well! We just believe every score is important and we'd like to hear from you. So, if you could PLEASE take a few minutes right now to submit that score of yours I just might be able to get "Red Fred" or I mean Ernie, WM2U, to give me a raise!! Don't forget that your score for the "Skirmish" also counts towards the TARA Tour'ney! Full details on the Tour'ney can be found at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) ) Results from the 2007 TARA "Skirmish" must be posted on our ONLINE Submission Page no later than 19-May-2007. Don't hesitate no longerwe need your score now!!! Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[digitalradio] Are you ready for the TARA "Skirmish?"
Howdy: Well, the time has come to ready ourselves for the next running of the TARA "Skirmish" Contest on 21 April 2007 from 00:00 UTC to 24:00 UTC 21 April 2007. Yes, this is a FULL 24 hour contest that I'm sure all of you will enjoy. I know some out there still think this is just a 12 hour contest and that just isn't true. So please tell your friends to check the rules out at the address given below. We really could use some help from our RTTY friends. I know you folks have come through BIG TIME for us in the past with our other contests and we need your help again now. If you have a few hours to play some radio how about jumping on the bands and give us few contacts. We have a LOT of new folks that are getting into the different contests and we're in hopes that they'll try the "Skirmish" too. One of our friends from the 070 PODXS - Steve, W3HF said it like this, "This is a digital version of CQ's WPX contest, with a few variations. Lots of digital modes count, not just PSK, so you can play around with some of those other modes you dabbled in last weekend with 070's Flavors contest. Like CQ's contest, the multipliers are the unique prefixes you work. As Steve told you what's neat about this contest is that it allows you to try several modes of operation: PSK, RTTY, KELL, MFSK, MT63, THROB, ASCII, SSTV AND PACKET. SPECIAL NOTE TO OPERATORS: You can submit more than one mode. These must be separate entries and NOT combined! 'Sub' modes of the parent mode all count as one mode. i.e. PSK includes PSK10, PSK31, PSK63. RTY includes 60 wpm and 100wpm. MFSK includes OLIVIA. etc. Please, submit OnLine Score Submission Form for each separate parent mode. This is our final contest for the 2006/2007 contest season. This contest will determine who will be crowned as TARA's Digital King/Queen and take top honors in the TARA Digital Tour'ney! Full rules for the contest can be found on TARA's web site at: _http://www.n2ty.http://www.nhttp://wwhttp://www_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) SIDE NOTE: For you PREFIX HUNTERS out there this contest surely will allow you to pick up a few new prefixes, so come join the fun! Have Fun and I hope to print you... de NY2U Bill Eddy [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[digitalradio] TARA SKIRMISH - DIGITAL PREFIX CONTEST NEWS
Greetings: Just a friendly reminder that the "TARA Skirmish" - Digital Prefix Contest is coming up on April 21. I hope as many of you as possible will join us for TARA's second running of this contest and I really think you'll enjoy this contest a lot. SPECIAL NOTICE: The 3rd Annual PSK 31 Flavors contest is scheduled for this coming Saturday, 14 April 2007 from 12:00-18:00 YOUR LOCAL TIME. This will get you warmed up for the Skirmish! I hope ALL of you will try your best to support this contest and if you have any questions direct them towards Jay, N3DQU at (_mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) See the links below for more info. Rules _http://harvey.licht.home.sprynet.com/PSKFlavors/2007/2007RulesPost.htm_ (http://harvey.licht.home.sprynet.com/PSKFlavors/2007/2007RulesPost.htm) TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest--sponsored by Troy ARA, Z-2400Z Apr 21. Frequencies: 160-6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100 W), Great (<20 W), QRP (<5 W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSOs × WPX prefixes × power multiplier. (High ×0.5, Low ×1, Great ×2, QRP ×3) Multipliers count once per band only. For more information: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html or [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . Logs due May 19 via the contest score entry form at _http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. Don't forget, this is the final contest for this year's "Four Season's Tour'ney." It's going to be interesting to see who is going to take top honor's in this year's Tour'ney. In the TARA Tour'ney, the contestants are competing for the honor of emerging as the annual King or Queen of the digital modes. The scores to achieve this are an aggregate of all their individual Tour'ney credits derived from their scores from the four (4) TARA All Season Contests. Each contest is a separate entity and has its own awards. The results of each will be displayed on the Tara Results web page where you will find the results of all the contests for the Tour'ney year as they are run. The results so far can be seen at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html If you want to learn more about the Tour'ney please go to: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html For all of you that love to chase awards TARA has you covered! Back in 2004 - TARA proudly introduced its ALL NEW "Four Season's Awards Program" which consists of the TARA-PX and the TARA Grid Awards. The TARA-PX is the only Digital Prefix Award available since the WPX is SSB and CW only! The TARA-PX Award is a full service award offering Mixed, RTTY and PSK certification. If you feel that you qualify for a non-listed digital mode, please request that we review your information. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our Four Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in your TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. In line with our OnLine recognition program, you will find all the individual award statistics on our Award Record Web Site(s). These can be accessed below under each Award heading.another system that TARA is pioneering. Your operating prowess will be there for the entire world to see, instead of only visitors to your shack. Come check out our awards program at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html With our new "Four Season's Contesting & Awards Program" we want to become your #1 contesting & award program for "ALL" seasons! Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA( _mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) This contest is brought to you by: TARA - Four Season's Contesting & Awards Bringing you the very best in contests for ALL Seasons! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [digitalradio] RFSM-2400 Email features
In a message dated 3/15/2007 2:33:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John: Will be on tonight. Just playing with the softwre trying to figure out how to send a file hi. Nothing for 80 meters here, but I do have 40 meter rotatable dipole up 75ft on the tower. Tony KT2Q What frequecies on 40 & 80 will you be using? de NY2U Bill ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [digitalradio] Packet
In a message dated 2/5/2007 5:16:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need software to run a Kantronics PC3+ on Windows XP. What is available Dan N0ZIZ You have PacTerm & Easyterm that are available. de NY2U Bill
[digitalradio] Final Call for Melee Scores
Greeting's I'm here for my final plea for those of you that haven't sent in your TARA RTTY Melee score for the contest we had back on December 2. This year was another great year for this contest but I'm still hoping we can shake a few more of you up enough to submit your scores to help us out. We're not really that interested in how "BIG" or "SMALL" your score might be we just want to get you use to submitting them. Every score counts and we need yours to add to the list. So, please help me if you will. I need as many of you as possible to submit your scores on our special online score submission page at: (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) It will take you maybe 5 minutes to complete the score submission form and you will be doing us a great favor. Also, keep in mind that we DO NOT require you to forward us your contest log. You hold on to your personal log until "ALL" the scores have been posted and finalized, just in case we do need to look your log over. Otherwise, we just need for you to take a few minutes right now and submit that score. All scores must be submitted by December 31, 2006. You can review "ALL" of the scores that have been submitted already at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html) ) Thank You for reading this message and please help us out. If I can assist you in any way simply drop me an e-mail and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
[digitalradio] TARA Melee Scores Needed...
Greeting's: I want to thank "ALL" of you that already took the time to submit your score for the recent TARA RTTY Melee held back on Dec 2. To date we've received a good amount of scores but we still need to hear from more of you. I hope that I can appeal to those of you that kind of think to yourself, why bother, my score isn't that import. I'm also sure we have a good number that just feel their score was so small that it's kind of embarrassing to submit. Well, get that thought out of your head! I think I can safely speak for every contest when I say, "No score is either TOO BIG or TOO SMALL!" They're all import!! If the growth of the TARA Melee is going to continue we're going to need your help right now. I've been looking at the scores that we've already received and believe me when I say, "we're totally grateful for every score we've received." However, I want to beat last years banner year. I've always felt if we can get just one more log over the prior year's score that we've done our job. So, please help me if you will. I need as many of you as possible to submit your scores on our special online score submission page at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) It will take you maybe 5 minutes to complete the score submission form and you will be doing us a great favor. Also, keep in mind that we DO NOT require you to forward us your contest log. You hold on to your personal log until "ALL" the scores have been posted and finalized, just in case we do need to look your log over. Otherwise, we just need for you to take a few minutes right now and submit that score. All scores must be submitted by December 31, 2006. You can review "ALL" of the scores that have been submitted already at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html) Keep in mind that the we review all the scores that are submitted for possible errors before they are posted to our web site. If you send a score in and don't see it immediately that's the reason why. Usually Ernie Mills, WM2U, updates the scores each night. Thank You for reading this message and please help us out. If I can assist you in any way simply drop me an e-mail and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
[digitalradio] TARA RTTY Mêlée - December 2, 200 6
Greeting's: It's time that we start gearing up for the next running of the TARA RTTY Mêlée which is coming up on December 2, 2006. We had a FANTASTIC response to our contest last year and I hope it will even be better this year. For those of you "NEW" to RTTY contesting this contest is the perfect warm up for the ever popular ARRL RTTY Roundup in January. For those of you that might be trying out some new antennas or software packages, I'm sure you'll find the Mêlée a perfect opportunity for you to ready your station for the many contests coming up this winter. Below, you'll find the info for the Mêlée. If you need any additional information I'd be more than glad to assist you. Simply drop me an e-mail at: (_mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ) TARA RTTY Mêlée--sponsored by the Troy Amateur Radio Assn, from Z-2400Z Dec 2. Categories: SOAB-HP (>150 W), SOAB-LP (<150 W), MOAB, SWL, Max 6 band change rule per clock hour for MO. Frequencies: 160-10 meters (Special Note: 160 Meters is now allowed!), operate 16 hours max. Exchange: RS + State/Province or serial number for DX. QSO points: 1 pt/QSO. Score: QSO points--S/P/C counted once only (US and VE only count as S/P). For more information: _www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.html) . Submit Scores (not logs!) by Dec 31, 2006 via TARA's on-line score submission form at _www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html) . I ask for all you to please check out our web site for information on the TARA Tour'ney. In the TARA Tour'ney, the contestants are competing for the honor of emerging as the annual King or Queen of the digital modes. The scores to achieve this are an aggregate of all their individual Tour'ney credits derived from their scores from the four (4) TARA All Season Contests. By the way, the Mêlée is part of the Tour'ney program so check it out at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) ) In addition TARA now sponsors our very own HF "Digital" Awards Program. The TARA-PX and the TARA-Grid. The TARA-PX is the only Digital Prefix Award available since the WPX is SSB and CW only. The TARA-PX Award is a full service award offering Mixed, RTTY and PSK certification for FREE! until January 2007. If you feel that you qualify for a non-listed digital mode, please request that we review your information. The full info can be found at: (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html) ) Again, I look forward to printing you real soon! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy President of TARA (_mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) )
[digitalradio] TARA RUMBLE REVIEW '06
Greetings:Now that all of all the scores have been posted and finalized for the last running of the TARA PSK Rumble I'd like to thank each of you that participated this year. This was another tough battle but in the end the following stations top their class:NORMAL CLASS:1. RA6AV QSOS=431 SCORE=749942. UA3QDX QSOS=392 SCORE 595843. SV8CS QSOS=369 SCORE=56457GREAT CLASS:1. RU3QR QSOS=464 SCORE=904802. OK1VSL QSOS=344 SCORE=505683. KF4HOU QSOS=140 SCORE=14700SUPER CLASS:1. OH6HOW QSOS=214 SCORE=188322. RV3QX QSOS=144 SCORE=123843. WB2JFS QSOS=75 SCORE=3750This was a runaway! Great job to ALL!!TEAM COMPITITION:"EPC TSUNAMI TEAM"SV8CSUR7QMRU3QRRA6AVRA3BBTOTAL QSOS=2065 TEAM SCORE=543295 (w/BONUS PONTS!)SWL CLASS:1. DE3GKB QSOS=254 2. OK1-35872 QSOS= 1593. ZL2001SWL QSOS=34On behalf of TARA I'd like to CONGRATULATE all of the above for their outstanding scores in each class. It was particularly good to see the new teams that joined us for this year's TEAM CHALLENGE. I hope each of you had a lot of fun and that you'll come back and join us again for next year's Rumble on 6th October 2007. You can find ALL of the scores that were posted for this contest at: (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_results.html) Keep in mind that all of the TARA PSK Rumble scores goes toward the TARA Tour'ney points standing. You can review this list at: (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html) In closing I'd like to thank Scott, W7PSK for his contributions as Rumble Manager this year. Also, I need to acknowledge the hard work that Ernie Mills, WM2U, performs each contest. A lot of the time we don't get to see the actual work that he does but let me assure you he is the driving force behind our contest team. Each contest he reviews all lf the logs for errors and then posts all of the points to the Internet. When all that is complete he then prints and mails all of the certificates to the winners. That's not all! He also maintains the web pages for the TARA Contesting, along with answering tons of e-mails for each contest. Whew!! I'm exhausted just telling you folks what he does. You know, it might be nice if all of us could drop him a little note just to say "Thank You!" He really spends a lot of his personal time and never asks for anything in return accept that we all have fun. Let's do him a little favor and drop him a e-mail today. Send them to: (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) That's all I have for you. Hope to see you in the TARA RTTY Melee on December 2, 2006.Thank YouBill Eddy, NY2UPreside of TARA __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Ham radio antenna Ham radio store Digital voice Digital voice recorder mp3 Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___
[digitalradio] TARA DIGITAL AWARDS PROGRAM
TARA's New Digital Awards Program..."Distinctively Different!" If you're into digital communications do we have great news for you. TARA now sponsors a complete selection of "world class" digital awards that we're sure you'll find most challenging. Our club now has the TARA-Grid - Digital Maidenhead Grid Award Program which I'm sure many of you might even qualify for right now. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our All Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in our TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four (4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. Next, we have the TARA-PX Award Program. TARA wants to recognize the achievements of Amateur Radio Operators world wide, for confirming two way communications by offering it's new Digital Prefix Awards Program. This award is available in MIXED, RTTY and PSK but more are coming out! And, we offer other awards like the Wet Award, TARA D-WAS, Canadian Award & the TARA-DDXCC. But wait...there are a few more! TARA invites you right now to review our new "World Class" Digital Awards Program and we've saved the best part for last. Now, through January 1st 2007 these awards are FREE! Come check out the complete line of custom certificates that we've designed especially for this program and we believe you'll see why we think they're "Distinctively Different." To check it out go to: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html To View Our Awards Go To: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards-grid-certs.html __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Ham radio antenna Ham radio store Digital voice Digital voice recorder mp3 Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___
[digitalradio] EPC PSK TEAMS ENTER THE RUMBLE...
Greetings: TARA has received word from the newly formed "EPC PSK TEAMS" are ready to Rumble this weekend. In fact we have "TWO" separate teams and I've listed them below. Just who is going to walk away with this year's bragging rites isn't known, but it looks like its going to be one heck of a RUMBLE! 73 de NY2U Bill EPC Tornado Team - Challenge Declaration is a violently rotating column of air which is in contact with both a cumulonimbus cloud base and the surface of the earth.MMODGR Jurij [Gaffer]UA3QDX Igor 4L1QX EminRA3PLQ AlexRA9SC Alex We challenge: The Global PSK Net TeamEPC Tsunami Team - Challenge Declaration is a series of waves when a body of water, such as an ocean is rapidly displaced on a massive scale.SV8CS Spiros [Gaffer]UR7QM ValeryRU3QR SergeRA6AV YuriRA3BB VictorWe challenge: The Greece PSK31 Team and the M5 Lads Team FOR ALL TEAMS READ THIS CAREFULLY: Each team must declare its name or ID and each of its members names and callsigns, at least 24 hours before contest kickoff. You can add and drop members from the Team up until this dead line. Then the Teams will be frozen. These declarations will be posted on the Results web page along with the teams other declarations.The team Gaffer can throw a challenge to another team indicating that they will whip em! Royally in the contest. If accepted by the other team, this challenge will be posted in the team's declaration on the Results web page. The winning team will add 100 points to its total and the loosing team subtracts100 points. A maximum of 5 teams can be challenged by a single team for a total of +/- 500 whip em! points on the final score. Once the challenge is declared, if the challenged team declines, that challenge cannot be used again so think carefully before challenging :) Team EPC also wants to take advantage of the "whip em!" challenge? It could gain them a lot of extra points. All teams should look into this challenge immediately. 73 de NY2U Bill __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Hobby photography Hobby toy Ham radio Ham radio antenna Ham radio sales Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___
[digitalradio] New Team Joins the Rumble
Howdy! I'd like to shed so good news with you. I've learned today that we have a "NEW" PSK Team that has tossed their hat into the ring for the upcoming TARA "Rumble" on 7th October 2006. This new team is call The Global PSK Net Team and here is their team line up: Eric, K9VICLudek, OK1VSLScotty, W7PSKSteve, ZC4LIRob, ZL3RG There still is team for a few more teams to come join the fun and give the Global PSK Net Team and run for the Gold! If you and your buddies would like to join the Team Challenge go to TARA's web site for a complete set of the rules. http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_rules.html FOR ALL TEAMS READ THIS CAREFULLY: Each team must declare its name or ID and each of its members names and callsigns, at least 24 hours before contest kickoff. You can add and drop members from the Team up until this dead line. Then the Teams will be frozen. These declarations will be posted on the Results web page along with the teams other declarations.The team Gaffer can throw a challenge to another team indicating that they will whip em! Royally in the contest. If accepted by the other team, this challenge will be posted in the team's declaration on the Results web page. The winning team will add 100 points to its total and the loosing team subtracts100 points. A maximum of 5 teams can be challenged by a single team for a total of +/- 500 whip em! points on the final score. Once the challenge is declared, if the challenged team declines, that challenge cannot be used again so think carefully before challenging :) Has any team tossed out a "whip em!" challenge yet? It could gain your team a lot of extra points. 73 de NY2U Bill __._,_.___ Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Hobby photography Hobby toy Ham radio Ham radio antenna Ham radio sales Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___
[digitalradio] Greece Team for TARA Rumble
greetings: Today I receive the message below telling us that the Greece PSK31 Team is gearing up to challenge any other team(s) in the upcoming TARA PSK Rumble. This is really good news and I sure hope we'll hear from some other teams that wish to challenge them. 73 de NY2U Bill = Hi I am The Gafer on Greecepsk31 Group (SV1GGF) We will take part in The Contest Tara 2006 SV1EFM SV1DZL SV1GGF SV1JFP SV1GGA Great Category 20watt 73 Good Luck [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] Submit Your Score...It's Not Too Late!
To All: I would like to ask everyone that participated in the TARA Grid-Dip on August 5th to "PLEASE" take a couple of minutes and submit your score for us. You don't need to mail us your logs and our online score submission makes this just about as easy as its going to get. Anyone that submitted a score earlier today, or last night will have their scores corrected. You can go to our online score submission page by going to: **http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_score.html** No matter what your score was they're ALL very important to us! Don't think that any score is too little to send in. Also, when you get a chance take a peek at the results we have so far I think you'll find them quite interesting. This is a fairly new contest but this year we're seeing a boost in the participation level, especially from you RTTY contesters. See for yourself by going to: **http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_results.html** Thanks ever so much for all of your support! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] TARA Digital Award..Still FREE!
Greeting's: If you're into digital communications do we have great news for you. TARA now sponsors a complete selection of "world class" digital awards that we're sure you'll find most challenging. And, to make things even better it's FREE! But, you had better act quick!! Our club now has the TARA-Grid - Digital Maidenhead Grid Award Program which I'm sure many of you might even qualify for right now. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our All Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in our TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. Next, we have the TARA-PX Award Program. TARA wants to recognize the achievements of Amateur Radio Operators world wide, for confirming two way communications by offering it's new Digital Prefix Awards Program. This award is available in MIXED, RTTY and PSK but more are coming out! And, we offer other awards like the Wet Award, TARA D-WAS, Canadian Award & the TARA-DDXCC. But wait...there are a few more! TARA invites you right now to review our new "World Class" Digital Awards Program and we've saved the best part for last. Now, through January 1st 2007 these awards are FREE! Come check out the complete line of custom certificates that we've designed especially for this program and we believe you'll see why we think they're "Distinctively Different." _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html) 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [digitalradio] Around the world ..in a day ? A DX Challenge !
Hello Andy, K3UK: I wish my station were on-the-air and ready for your DX Challenge! I love the spirit of your challenge and hope you have a good turnout. 73 de Bill, NY2U [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] TARA Digital Awards Program
If you're into digital communications do we have great news for you. TARA now sponsors a complete selection of "world class" digital awards that we're sure you'll find most challenging. Our club now has the TARA-Grid - Digital Maidenhead Grid Award Program which I'm sure many of you might even qualify for right now. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our All Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in our TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. Next, we have the TARA-PX Award Program. TARA wants to recognize the achievements of Amateur Radio Operators world wide, for confirming two way communications by offering it's new Digital Prefix Awards Program. This award is available in MIXED, RTTY and PSK but more are coming out! And, we offer other awards like the Wet Award, TARA D-WAS, Canadian Award & the TARA-DDXCC. But wait...there are a few more! TARA invites you right now to review our new "World Class" Digital Awards Program and we've saved the best part for last. Now, through January 1st 2007 these awards are FREE! Come check out the complete line of custom certificates that we've designed especially for this program and we believe you'll see why we think they're "Distinctively Different." _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] Grid-Dip Over -- Thanks From TARA
Greeting's To All: On behalf of TARA I'd like to personally THANK each of you that participated in this year's running of the TARA-Grid Dip Contest. This is a fairly new contest as you all are aware of and we're pretty excited to see the scores come rolling in. Yes, things could have been better, like the band conditions. And, we sure could have used more participants but all-in-all things went pretty smoothly. And, as a friend of mine told me just the other night "have patience" and I just know things will get better each year! I'd also like to thank our volunteers behind the scene that keep these contest running smoothly. We have our Grid-Dip Manager Tony, N3FX, who hated like heck but had to sit this contest out. I know he'll be back next year and he'll certainly be heard in the rest of our contests. Then we have the "Iron Man" himself Ernie Mills, WM2U. He really makes these contests run so smoothly and efficiently. Again, I thank you guys for your hard work. So far I've noticed quite a few more entries for those using RTTY. In fact I believe we have more entries on the RTTY side of things then we do on PSK. It's still very early to tell what the overall participation might look like but early results seem to lean towards the RTTY Op's taking the lead in this contest. I know I posted several bulletin's asking the RTTY contesters to please come join us for this contest and it certainly looks like you folks came through for us. I would like to ask everyone that did participate in the Grid-Dip to "PLEASE" take a couple of minutes and submit your score for us. You don't need to mail us your logs and our online score submission makes this just about as easy as its going to get. By the way, we did have a problem that a few RTTY Ops pointed out with the score calculation of your "Claimed Scores" and the problem was found and corrected as of 2:00 PM this afternoon. Anyone that submitted a score earlier today, or last night will have their scores corrected. You can go to our online score submission page by going to: **http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_score.html** While you're at your computer I'd like to point out one more thing. TARA now has a complete Digital Awards Program that I think you'll find very interesting. As Ernie Mils, WM2U, says, "The TARA-Grid Award, is an excellent companion to our All Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in your TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate." If you're into collecting Grid Squares then you got to get one of our awards. You'll see for yourself why we say these awards are "Distinctively Different!" We also sponsor several other awards/certificates and of course the TARA-PX Award (Digital Prefix Award). Check them out at: **http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html** Once again thanks for reading this message. If you have any questions or suggestions for us we'd really like to hear from you. 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] TARA “Grid Dip” Contest
Greetings: The next running of the TARA "Grid Dip" PSK-RTTY Contest is just a few days away. I hope all of you will come join the fun and get active in this contest. We still haven't seen the participation from the RTTY OP's like we'd like but maybe this year will be different, let's hope so anyway. Below you will see I've included the contest blurb for you and by all means please check our web site out. 73 de NY2U TARA “Grid Dip” Contest—PSK and RTTY, sponsored by Troy ARA from Z – 2400Z Aug 5. Frequencies: 80-6 meters, work stations once per band, work Rovers again from new locators. Categories: SOAB only--QRP, LP (<20W or RTTY <100W), HP (100W max. or RTTY legal limit), Rover (50W max. or RTTY legal limit) operating from more than one Grid Locator, SWL. Exchange: Name and 4-digit grid locator. QSO Points: 1 pt/QSO. Total score: QSO points x Grid Locators counted once per band. For more information: www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html. Scores due 2 Sep via online submission form at www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_score.html. == [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] TARA "Skirmish" Score Needed!
Greetings:Ernie Mills, WM2U, says they're still are a lot of participants from the last running of the TARA "Skirmish" and he wants to hear from you! We'd like to hear from as many of you as possible that participated in the "Skirmish." So please submit your score. It couldn't be much easier to do so. All you have to do is go to our "ONLINE SCORE SUBMISSION" at (http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html) In a matter of a couple minutes you'll be all done. PLEASE, no matter how many contacts you made we want to hear from you. You'd be surprised at how many folks that tell us, "oh, I was in the contest but my score was really too small so I didn't bother posting it." We say..SUBMIT IT!! We've been seeing a lot of new folks trying the digital modes out and we're seeing them in the contest too. Now, we need for you to take that final step and submit your score. That goes for you seasoned contesters as well! We just believe every score is important and we'd like to hear from you. So, if you could PLEASE take a few minutes right now to submit that score of yours I just might be able to get "Red Fred" or I mean Ernie, WM2U, to give me a raise!!Don't forget that your score for the "Skirmish" also counts towards the TARA Tour'ney! Full details on the Tour'ney can be found at: (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) Results from the 2006 TARA "Skirmish" must be posted on our ONLINE Submission Page no later than 13-May-2006. Don't hesitate no longerwe need your score now!!!Thank You!Bill Eddy, NY2UPresident of TARA Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] ERROR IN RULES FOR SKIRMISH..PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY
Howdy: I was alerted by Tony, N3FX, that there is a mistake in the prior notice that I e-mailed last evening pertaining the "Official Rules" for the upcoming TARA Skirmish this weekend. The error centers around the "MULTIPLIERS" for this contest. In last nights message it was stated as follows, "Multipliers count once per band”. AGAIN, THIS IS WRONG!! The official TARA Rules state it like this, "Stations can be worked once on each band for points. Each different prefix counts as a multiplier. One time only. Not per Band." Please, go to ( http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html ) and read the rules right now. I'm very sorry about this error! Also, I want to thank N3FX for pointing this error out. 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA "Skirmish" Digital Prefix Contest 15-April-06
TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest, sponsored by Troy ARA, z - 2400z Apr 15. Frequencies: 160 - 6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100W), Great (<20W), QRP (<5W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSO’s x WPX prefixes x power multiplier. (High x0.5, Low x1, Great x2, QRP x3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html or [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Logs due May 15 via the contest score entry form at n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] Official TARA "Skirmish" Announcement
TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest, sponsored by Troy ARA, z - 2400z Apr 15. Frequencies: 160 - 6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100W), Great (<20W), QRP (<5W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSO’s x WPX prefixes x power multiplier. (High x0.5, Low x1, Great x2, QRP x3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html or [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Logs due May 15 via the contest score entry form at n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] Score Submissions Closed for Melee
Greeting's: We have CLOSED the score submissions for this year's TARA RTTY Melee. As of tonight 31-DEC-2005 the scores are fixed as displayed on the TARA web site. I ask ALL of you to please review these scores for any possible errors. Keep in mind that we (TARA) operates this contest completely on the "Honor System" and it takes all of us to make sure nobody abuses this system. You may review all of the scores at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html The results were fantastic this year and I thank each of you. I'd also like to have a photo from anyone that participated in the contest, that includes the SWL folks too! If you're one of the top three in any of the different classes please consider submitting a photo of you and that fine station of yours. Those in the MULTI-OP Class should try and get the whole team in the picture for all to see. I personally want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year. Thank you for your support! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to telnet://208.15.25.196/ Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ Looking for digital mode software? Check the quick commerical free link below http://www.obriensweb.com/digimodes.html SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] Last Call For Scores - TARA Melee
Greeting's: I'd like to thank "ALL" of you that joined us this year for the TARA RTTY Melee. We are totally elated with the amount of participants that worked the contest this year. More importantly is the amount of "new" folks that tried it out. Who knows, maybe one of these new RTTY contesters will someday give Don, AA5AU a run for his money! All kidding aside we just hope it will make the ARRL RTTY Roundup that much better! We're still accepting scores for this contest and we'll do so until 31-DEC-2005. So, you still have a little time to get your score in. It makes no difference how big a score you have, or how little! What does matter to us is if you submit that score. So, please take a few minutes now while there is still time and get that score in. You took the time to join the contest, now do the final stage by going to: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html You can view the scores that we have to date and I'm sure you'll quickly see why we're so glad about the results. Simply go to: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_results.html On behalf of TARA's Four Season's Contesting I wish you a very Happy New Year! We look forward to having all of you join us in April of 2006 for the TARA Skirmish - Digital Prefix Contest and then we'll see who will reign as this year's Tour'ney winner. You can learn more about the TARA Tour'ney at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy President of TARA Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to telnet://208.15.25.196/ Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ Looking for digital mode software? Check the quick commerical free link below http://www.obriensweb.com/digimodes.html SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA RTTY Melee - 12-03-05
Greeting's: I hope all of you are gearing up for the TARA RTTY Mêlée this coming weekend. This contest is a lot of fun, plus it provides each of you with an opportunity to "tune & prune" your station for the ARRL RTTY Roundup come January. This contest first entered the sceen back in the early 90's as the TARA RTTY Sprint. Since then we've continued to grow thanks to all of our dedicated digital contesting friends. Below you'll find the info for TARA's Mêlée. If you need any additional information I'd be more than glad to assist you. Simply drop me an e-mail at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] TARA RTTY Mêlée--sponsored by the Troy Amateur Radio Assn, Z-2400Z Dec 3. Categories: SOAB-HP (>150 W), SOAB-LP (<150 W), MOAB, SWL, 10 min band change rule for MO. Frequencies: 80-10 meters, operate 16 hours max. Exchange: RS + State/Province or serial number for DX. QSO points: 1 pt/QSO. Score: QSO points ×S/P/C counted once only (US and VE only count as S/P). For more information: n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_rules.htmlSummary sheets (no logs!) due Dec 31 via on-line submission form at:n2ty.org/seasons/tara_melee_score.html. I ask for all you you to please check out our web site for information on the TARA Tour'ney. In the TARA Tour'ney, the contestants are competing for the honor of emerging as the annual "King" or "Queen" of digital contesting. The scores to achieve this are an aggregate of all their individual Tour'ney credits derived from their scores from the four (4) TARA All Season Contests. By the way, the Mêlée is part of the Tour'ney program. You can check this out at: n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html In addition, TARA now sponsors our very own HF "Digital" Awards Program. The TARA-PX and TARA-Grid are two awards that you'll want to display in your shack. We believe that the TARA-PX is the only Digital Prefix Award available since the WPX is SSB and CW only. Plus they're FREE!! The TARA-PX Award is a full service award offering Mixed, RTTY and PSK certification. If you feel that you qualify for a non-listed digital mode, please request that we review your information. The full info can be found at: n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html Again, I look forward to printing you real soon! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy President of TARAmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to telnet://208.15.25.196/ Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ Looking for digital mode software? Check the quick commerical free link below http://www.obriensweb.com/digimodes.html YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
Re: [digitalradio] Olivia user warned off 14105.5 !
In a message dated 11/21/2005 7:47:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: copied this off the air tonight "I received an e-mail today from someone telling me to stay off of 14.105.5 while using Olivia mode. He claimed that 14.105.5 was for their group using packet messaging for emergency traffic and always on standby, and that anyone using Olivia on 14.105.5 was to off. oh well, Olivia is moving down the band [EMAIL PROTECTED] may be no stopping it. Sort of like when PSK first came on 14.070 and all the pactor mailbox stations had problems. But, I was told in this e-mail to keep off of 14.105.5, it was their fre!!! har. " ANdy Hello Andy: I sure hope you told them where they could place that "BS!" :-) 73 de NY2U Bill Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to telnet://208.15.25.196/ Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ Looking for digital mode software? This group suggests you try either : http://www.mixw.net MIWX (many modes) http://f6cte.free.fr MultiPSK (many modes) http://www.dxlab.com DXLAB (logging, PSK31/63 and more) http://www.qsl.net/hamscope Hamscope (many modes) http://http://xoomer.virgilio.it/aporcino/Chip64 Chip64 http://www.digipan.net/Digipan Digipan (PSK31 and PSK63 http://www.kc4elo.com/ Logger32 (logging, PSK31/63 and RTTY) YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA RUMBLE REVIEW
Greetings: Now that all of all the scores have been posted and finalized for the last running of the TARA PSK Rumble I'd like to thank each of you that participated this year. This was another tough battle but in the end the following stations top their class: NORMAL CLASS: 1. SV8RX QSOS=269 SCORE=28245 2. KF4HOU QSOS=193 SCORE 14668 3. K3MQ QSOS=180 SCORE=14580 GREAT CLASS: 1. OK1VSL QSOS=300 SCORE=38700 2. N3FX QSOS=201 SCORE=17985 3. WB4MNK QSOS=175 SCORE=9275 SUPER CLASS: 1. HK3WGQ QSOS=92 SCORE=2852 2. RV3QX QSOS=70 SCORE=2590 3. SM/DL1BBO QSOS=74 SCORE=2516 This was a runaway! Great job to ALL!! TEAM COMPITITION: "WORLD TEAM" W3HF OK1VSL ZL3JT N3FX YV5AAX TOTAL QSOS=1579 TEAM SCORE=322116 SWL CLASS: 1. DE3GKB QSOS=243 2. OH3-911 QSOS= 32 3. VR2YQU QSOS=23 On behalf of TARA I'd like to CONGRATULATE all of the above for their outstanding scores in each class. I hope each of you had a lot of fun and that you'll come back and join us again for next year's Rumble. You can find ALL of the scores that were posted for this contest at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_results.html Keep in mind that all of the TARA PSK Rumble scores goes toward the TARA Tour'ney points standing. You can review this list at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html In closing I'd like to thank Scott, W7PSK for his contributions as Rumble Manager this year. Also, I need to acknowledge the hard work that Ernie Mills, WM2U, performs each contest. A lot of the time we don't get to see the actual work that he does but let me assure you he is the driving force behind our contest team. Each contest he reviews all lf the logs for errors and then posts all of the points to the Internet. When all that is complete he then prints and mails all of the certificates to the winners. That's not all! He also maintains the web pages for the TARA Contesting, along with answering tons of e-mails for each contest. Whew!! I'm exhausted just telling you folks what he does. You know, it might be nice if all of us could drop him a little note just to say "Thank You!" He really spends a lot of his personal time and never asks for anything in return accept that we all have fun. Let's do him a little favor and drop him a e-mail today. Send them to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's all I have for you. Hope to see you in the TARA RTTY Melee on December 3, 2005. Thank You Bill Eddy, NY2U Preside of TARA The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA RUMBLE SCORES
Greetings: I want to remind ALL of you that TARA is still looking for score submissions for the recent PSK Rumble - "The Fall Classic." You only have until 29th October 2005 to submitted your score. After that there is nothing more we can do for you. It doesn't matter how many QSO's you made or how little your score might be. We just need for everyone that participated to enter your score electronically at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_score.html If you have any questions at all feel free to contact Scotty, W7PSK, he'll be more than glad to assist you in anyway he can. Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] Who Can Beat the "World Team?"
Hello: I see that Scotty, W7PSK, is building a team for the upcoming TARA PSK Rumble and they'll be going up against the ever tough "World Team." However, we haven't seen or heard from the "GreecePSK31 Team" as of yet. I hope these guys will get together again this year. Plus, there is still time for other teams to toss their hats into the "Rumble!" I wish we'd see a team develop off of the TARA PSK News Group, its been pretty silent on here of late. Do we have any takers that would like to start a team and go head-to-head against the proven "World Team?" Come on...it can be loads of fun! It only takes five participants to have a team. I know there must be at least 5 of you that would like to lock horns with the other teams. If you have any questions feel free to contact our 'NEW' PSK Rumble Manager, Scotty, W7PSK. He can be reached by e-mail at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want to find out more about the upcoming TARA - PSK Rumble "The Fall Classic" on October 1, 2005 go directly to: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_rules.html Why I have your attention here I hope all of you would take a few minutes and CONGRATULATE Ricky J. Scott "Scotty" - W7PSK of Everett, WA. on becoming our newest manager of the PSK Rumble. We had an excellent group of volunteers that offered their services to be the manager but in the end it was Scotty that won out. We're very confident that Scotty will take a very active roll as manager and if you ever need any kind of assistance you just drop him a e-mail, he'll help you out! Good Luck this weekend and I hope the band conditions will improve for us. Thank You Bill Eddy - NY2U The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com SPONSORED LINKS Hobby and craft supply Craft hobby Hobbies and crafts Ham radio YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA PSK RUMBLE - The Fall Classic
Greetings: It's that time when we must begin making plans for the next phase of the TARA Tour'ney and that means it is time to "Rumble!" Yep, come each October contesters from all corners of the world prepare themselves for the challenge of the PSK Rumble. Again this year we look for your support as we have in the past. With the bands still suffering from a lack of any good propagation we're all going to have to work harder for those contacts. However, I'm sure each you're up to the challenge! TARA is still in need of a volunteer that would like to take over as manager of this contest. Our manger for the past few year's had to step down due to other commitments and family obligations. If you would like to volunteer your services I'd love to hear from you. Send replies to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Below is the contest info you'll need: PSK Rumble (The Fall Classic)--sponsored by Troy ARA, z - 2400z Oct 1. 80-6 meters. Exchange: name and S/P/C. Categories: Normal (>100 W), Great (<20 W), Super (<5 W), Novice, SWL. Score: QSO’s x (W/VE/JA/VK call areas + DXCC entities counted once per band). For more information: www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_rules.html. Logs due 29 Oct via online score submission form at www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_rumble_score.html Thank You! Bill Eddy -NY2U The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com SPONSORED LINKS Hobby and craft supply Craft hobby Hobbies and crafts Ham radio YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA "Grid Dip" Contest...PLEASE READ
Hello: I see that the next running of the Grid Dip is coming up at the end of this week and I just hope we get some favorable band conditions for a change. You know I was looking at last year's scores and I think this might be the hardest year yet for Tony, N3FX, to claim a possible 3rd crown. I think some of you are going to be hunting for him BIG TIME this year. I'll tell ya right now, they'll be in for one heck of a battle! Tony will not go down easily without a hard battle!! One of the guys in the Grid Dip (and he's in the complete Tour'ney) that I think could really give Tony some fits is YV5AAX. I believe he has a good chance of stepping up a notch to two and possibly taking the title. Then we need to look at VE9DX. If George were to get into the RTTY Melee in December he too could be one tough customer to beat. What do you say Georgeyou think you could be intersted in the RTTY Melee? You can't count out a big surge by KA7JPR who had a good score last year. Some of those HIGH POWER guys could enter the picture like WX7P or K4HMB! Ah...the possibilities are abundant and I believe this is going to be a great year for not only the Grid Dip but the whole Tour'ney. You know one of the things I hope for most is that we'll see a lot more of our RTTY friends in this contest. I know that we've been treated extremely well each year by you folks in the RTTY Melee but I hope you'll find some time for this contest too. It's NOT just a PSK contest! In fact, wouldn't it be neat if we could get a challenge going between the 2 modes. Who knows maybe the RTTY guys could teach the PSK'ers a thing or two!! And the same goes for the PSK'ers. Why don't you try doing some RTTY style contesting. There's enough room for both groups and let's have some fun. You guys that like to go mobile I suggest you review the rules this year for they've changed a bit. We had some input from from a couple of our contest family and as you'll see we're listening. Let's see if we can't get more interest in the ROVER CLASS and you can give Steve, W3HF, a run for his money. You can review the "Grip Dip" rules at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_grid_rules.html Okay, that's enough rambling from me. I'm hoping that we'll have ALL of you in the "Grid Dip" on August 6, 2005! Oh, one more thing. Don't forget to keep a list of the GRID SQUARES you work. TARA has this awesome awards program and if you work enough grids you can apply for a very handsome certificate and it's completely FREE! You can check it out for yourself at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html 73 de NY2U "Mr.Bill" The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA TOURNEY WINNERS
Greeting's: All of us from TARA would like to CONGRATULATE Tony Heatwole, N3FX from Damascus, MD as our overall 2004-2005 TARA Tour'ney winner. This makes the second year in a row that Tony has taken this top honor and I'll bet you right now he'll be back in the hunt for his third title this year! If you look at the scores he posted in 3 of our 4 HF sponsored contests you'll see that he has certainly exhibited why he is the "King of Digital." When it came right down to the final contest it was VE9DX (2nd Place Winner) and YV5AAX (3rd Place Winner) that were close behind Tony looking for their first title. You can rest assure these two guys will certainly be back this year! This was another big year for TARA's Tour'ney program, thank's to all of you. However, none of this would be possible without the assistance and guidance from Ernie Mills, WM2U. I've been trying for many of year's now to find out where he gets all of his energy but it still remains a mystery. We have another fellow contester I'd like to acknowledge and that is Steve Melachrinos, W3HF. There have been numerous of occasions that TARA has asked Steve for his assistance and he's been more than gracious to assist us. And, of course I need to thank our contest manager for the "Skirmish" - Chris Durbin, N8PSK. Chris first joined TARA as a assistant to our TARA PSK News Group. He was the main person that posted all the contest dates and special announcements. Then we asked him to become our contest manager and he again was right there when we needed him. It hasn't been easy for Chris to participate in the contests or to volunteer for things like this due to some medical issues. But, he still gives his best! Thank you all!! Please review the complete scores for the TARA 2004-2005 Tour'ney at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html) Also, a complete breakdown of scores for each contest can be found at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_seasons.html) Big Ernie, WM2U - has already made up the new certificates for the "Skirmish" and the "Tour'ney." Plus, he has informed me that they'll be in the mail this week, if not already. PLEASE...we'd love to receive a nice digital picture from EACH of our certificate winner's. Could you maybe drop us your photo once your award arrives and e-mail them to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) All the photos we receive will be posted on our web site for the world to see. After all you're all WORLD CLASS CONTESTERS!! Thank You Bill Eddy - NY2U President of TARA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] Final Call!!! - TARA Skirmish Scores
Greetings: Since the last time I sent this notice out we were able to shake a few more of you up to submit your contest scores for the last running of the TARA Skirmish. One of the big scores we received was VE9DX who we honestly thought just might give Tony, N3FX, a run for the "Tour'ney" title this year. In case you are not aware Tony was last year's overall "King of Digital!!!" Anyway, we need for ALL of you that have not submitted your scores to do so immediatelytime has just about expired! PLEASEtake a few minutes and review the results from the "Skirmish" and look over the results for this year's TARA Tour'ney. 2005 SKIRMISH RESULTS: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_results.html) 2005 TARA TOURNEY RESULTS: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html) Thank You Bill Eddy - NY2U President of TARA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] TARA "Skirmish" Scores Needed...
Greetings: Ernie Mills, WM2U, says they're still are a lot of participants from the last running of the TARA "Skirmish" and he wants to hear from you! We'd like to hear from as many of you as possible that participated in the "Skirmish" so please submit your score. It couldn't be much easier to do so. All you have to do is go to our "ONLINE SCORE SUBMISSION" at _http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html_ (http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html) In a matter of a couple minutes you'll be all done. PLEASE, no matter how many contacts you made we want to hear from you. You'd be surprised at how many folks that tell us, "oh, I was in the contest but my score was really too small so I didn't bother posting it." We say..SUBMIT IT!! We've been seeing a lot of new folks trying the digital modes out and we're seeing them in the contest too. Now, we need for you to take that final step and submit your score. That goes for you seasoned contesters as well! We just believe every score is important and we'd like to hear from you. So, if you could PLEASE take a few minutes right now to submit that score of yours I just might be able to get "Red Fred" or I mean Ernie, WM2U, to give me a raise!! Don't forget that your score for the "Skirmish" also counts towards the TARA Tour'ney! Full details on the Tour'ney can be found at: _http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html) Results from the 2005 TARA "Skirmish" must be posted on our ONLINE Submission Page no later than 14th-May-2005. Don't hesitate no longerwe need your score now!!! Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] Who's going to be the next World Champion?
Greetings: I hope all of you enjoyed the PSK 31 Flavors Contest this past weekend. And, I hope you're getting rested up for the TARA "Skirmish" coming up on April 16. Don't forget this contest will resolve who is going to take the world honor's in digital contesting! Have you got what it takes to be crowned the next "Digital World Champion?" If so...we'll be looking for you! If you have ANY question feel free to drop us a note. 73 de NY2U Bill TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest--sponsored by Troy ARA, Z-2400Z Apr 16. Frequencies: 160-6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100 W), Great (<20 W), QRP (<5 W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSOs × WPX prefixes × power multiplier. (High ×0.5, Low ×1, Great ×2, QRP ×3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html or [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Logs due May 14 via the contest score entry form at http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA "Skirmish" Contest Announcement
Greetings: Just a friendly reminder that the "TARA Skirmish" - Digital Prefix Contest is coming up on April 16. I hope as many of you as possible will join us for TARA's second running of this contest and I really think you'll enjoy this contest a lot. SPECIAL NOTICE: The First Annual PSK 31 Flavors contest is scheduled for this coming Saturday, 9 April 2005 from 12:00-18:00 YOUR LOCAL TIME. This will get you warmed up for the Skirmish! I hope ALL of you will try your best to support this contest and if you have any questions direct them towards Jay, N3DQU at [EMAIL PROTECTED] See the links below for more info.Rules - http://hometown.aol.com/n3dqu/psk_31_flavors.htm Results - http://hometown.aol.com/n3dqu/psk_31_flavors_results.htm TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest--sponsored by Troy ARA, Z-2400Z Apr 16. Frequencies: 160-6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100 W), Great (<20 W), QRP (<5 W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSOs × WPX prefixes × power multiplier. (High ×0.5, Low ×1, Great ×2, QRP ×3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html or [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Logs due May 14 via the contest score entry form at http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. Don't forget, this is the final contest for this year's "Four Season's Tour'ney." It's going to be interesting to see who is going to take top honor's in this year's Tour'ney. In the TARA Tour'ney, the contestants are competing for the honor of emerging as the annual King or Queen of the digital modes. The scores to achieve this are an aggregate of all their individual Tour'ney credits derived from their scores from the four (4) TARA All Season Contests. Each contest is a separate entity and has its own awards. The results of each will be displayed on the Tara Results web page where you will find the results of all the contests for the Tour'ney year as they are run. The results so far can be seen at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html If you want to learn more about the Tour'ney please go to: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html For all of you that love to chase awards TARA has you covered! Back in 2004 - TARA proudly introduced its ALL NEW "Four Season's Awards Program" which consists of the TARA-PX and the TARA Grid Awards. The TARA-PX is the only Digital Prefix Award available since the WPX is SSB and CW only! The TARA-PX Award is a full service award offering Mixed, RTTY and PSK certification. If you feel that you qualify for a non-listed digital mode, please request that we review your information. The TARA-Grid Award is an excellent companion to our Four Seasons, Grid-Dip Contest. All contest entries qualify for inclusion in your TARA-Grid Award. You need only 300 different four(4) digit Grid Squares to claim your Basic certificate. In line with our OnLine recognition program, you will find all the individual award statistics on our Award Record Web Site(s). These can be accessed below under each Award heading.another system that TARA is pioneering. Your operating prowess will be there for the entire world to see, instead of only visitors to your shack. Come check out our awards program at: http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_awards.html With our new "Four Season's Contesting & Awards Program" we want to become your #1 contesting & award program for "ALL" seasons! Thank You! Bill Eddy, NY2U President of TARA [EMAIL PROTECTED] This contest is brought to you by:TARA - Four Season's Contesting & AwardsBringing you the very best in contests for ALL Seasons! The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
[digitalradio] TARA SKIRMISH Contest Announcement
Greetings: It's time to preplan your strategy for the upcoming "TARA Skirmish" (Digital Prefix Contest)coming up on 16-April-2005. Our fearless leader "Big Ernie," WM2U is looking for huge turnout for this year's running of the Skirmish, so you better not let him down! If you think you might be a little rusty for the contest, fear not! The recently announced FIRST ANNUAL PSK 31 FLAVORS CONTEST, sponsored by the PODXS 070 Club will serve as an excellent opportunity for each of us to get our station's ready for the "Skirmish." This is a six-hour sprint that will allow many of us to ready our station for the contest the week after. For more information check out: <http://hometown.aol.com/n3dqu/psk_31_flavors.htm> Don't forget, this is the final contest for this year's "Four Season's Tour'ney." It's going to be interesting to see who can take top honor's in this year's Tour'ney. So far the top 10 list are: (1) VE9DX, (2) N3FX, (3) YV5AAX, (4)OK1VSL, (5) W3HF, (6) KR4U, (7) OH4LRP, (8) VE1OP, (9) UA4FCO, (10) RV6YZ/6 After the contest you can follow the results at: <http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney_results.html> If you want to read more on the TARA Tour'ney please go to: <http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_tourney.html> Below I have sent you the official announcement for the TARA Skirmish, please review if carefully! 73 de NY2U Bill Eddy President of Troy ARA ny2u at n2ty.org == TARA Skirmish--Digital Prefix Contest--sponsored by Troy ARA, Z-2400Z Apr 16. Frequencies: 160-6 meters, work stations once per band. Categories: High, Low (<100 W), Great (<20 W), QRP (<5 W), SWL. Exchange: Name and Prefix. Score: QSOs × WPX prefixes × power multiplier. (High ×0.5, Low ×1, Great ×2, QRP ×3) Multipliers count once per band. For more information: <http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html > or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Logs due 14-May-05 via the contest score entry form at http://n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_score.html. This contest is brought to you by: TARA - Four Season's Contesting & Awards Bringing you the very best in contests for ALL Seasons! The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ http://dxcluster.blogspot.com">http://feeds.feedburner.com/DigitalSpotter.gif" height="67" width="200" style="border:0" alt="Digital Spotter"/> Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
