25 to 59 years ago, I signed portable when operating away from home, and
was happy and even proud to do so (usually). Today... not so much, since
it lengthens my callsign so much. Of course, in the old CD parties,
signing portable never slowed K2EIU/5 down much; he still came out on
top more
The topic of remotes has been covered on this channel as much as FT8. In
reality it is the demise of DXCC Award that is the issue.
I for one operate a private remote along with several others and they
are not for hire. :) Two years ago as part of the K0RF multi-multi team
we operated remotely
Why is it important what someone else does? Doesn't our fulfillment come
from what **we** do?
I admit, I'm not a competitive person. I prefer to be amazed at what I can
do with my own skills, including the antenna I experiment with,
Someone else blows $50,000 on an antenna and works a weak 9K2
"*I'm still stuck in the 1970's with my Drake line.*"
Nothing wrong with that. :-)
Tree N6TR
On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 5:45 PM Charles Morrison <
charles.morrison.n...@gmail.com> wrote:
> * If you want to "fix it", petition to change DXCC to read:*
>
> * "4-digit GRID SQUARE" -or- *
>
> *
* If you want to "fix it", petition to change DXCC to read:*
* "4-digit GRID SQUARE" -or- *
* "Same State" -or- *
*"Same Antenna for all contacts"*
* -or- "wearing the same clothes as you wore for your first confirmed
country" *
*instead of "within your country."*
*Then the people who are
Jeff Reynolds
Hans Hjelmström wrote:
Hams seems not to carethere is not a single sound on qrg,BUT Hams seems to
be happy to push a finger and let the computer make a so called qso for them.
Lets see . is your finger on the key ??
FT8 has opened up the world on my 1/4 acre city lot in
“Unethical” is an interesting term. In my profession, periodontics, ethics and
ethical behavior is proscribed in our rules. Since dentistry, like the law and
medicine are regulated on a state by state basis, what is “unethical” in
Tennessee may not be in Florida. In amateur radio? What we have
Ed,
Thats a consequence, not intent.
my 2c. I really don't care much but can see the issue.
73
Dave NZ3M
From: Topband on behalf of
sawye...@earthlink.net
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 12:49 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Remotes
Hi
This topic has been discussed several times already. ARRL pays no
attention and continues its business. There is a saying "And Vasily
(that’s the cat’s name) listens and eats..."
But there is always a way out - you need to intensify your daily work at
160 and enjoy the process. I
On 2/5/2024 8:57 AM, Steve Harrison wrote:
This growing practice of hiring a remote in another call area far from
your own QTH, then working wild and exotic DX wile preventing deserving
locals operating from their home stations from working same DX, is
abominable and just plain unethical.
I
Hans (PA5MW) … you nailed it with your comment:
“No We all have to do it our own way and let the other do it their way,BUT
dxcc is gone for ever as an important award.”
I don’t even update my DXCC totals anymore as it no longer represents an
accomplishment that I can share and enjoy with fellow
Hans … you nailed it with your comment:
“No We all have to do it our own way and let the other do it their way,BUT
dxcc is gone for ever as an important award.”
I don’t even update my DXCC totals anymore as it no longer represents an
accomplishment that I can share and enjoy with fellow
While the idea of using a remote to work challenging DX on 160 or other
bands had never occurred to me prior to reading about it on these
reflectors a few years ago, there is of course the simplest solution of
all and GUARANTEED TO WORK! Just DON'T DO IT!
I realize that not everyone feels
Well,
Topband and 6 meters is killed by FT 8 anyway.
Hams seems not to carethere is not a single sound on qrg,BUT Hams seems to
be happy to push a finger and let the computer make a so called qso for them.
Also the RIB business is as crazy. Having a station on a place,and operators
all
Hi Steve,
The horse has left the barn. I have lost a bit of enthusiasm ever since
Maine became a hotspot for 160M into Europe a number of years ago.
There are so many "killer" remote stations in the state now. There is no
way I can really compete against it and it is very dis heartening to
The art of working DX has been going downhill for years. I would not allow
spotting.
Mike N2MS
> On 02/05/2024 1:11 PM EST David Raymond wrote:
>
>
> We've seen the same thing the past few days with people using RHR to
> work the current 7O2WX operation. Of course, I'm sure they will be
- Forwarded Message - From: luc kerkhofs To:
Steve Harrison Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 06:20:03 PM
GMT+1Subject: Re: Topband: Remotes
Same problem with people using web SDR radios . No way to compete with home
made receive antennas. You dont needto invest time and money
On 2/5/2024 10:11 AM, David Raymond wrote:
We've seen the same thing the past few days with people using RHR to
work the current 7O2WX operation. Of course, I'm sure they will be
claiming it for their DXCC, which at one time was the world's most
prestigious and sought after amateur radio award.
We've seen the same thing the past few days with people using RHR to
work the current 7O2WX operation. Of course, I'm sure they will be
claiming it for their DXCC, which at one time was the world's most
prestigious and sought after amateur radio award. Between remote
operation and digital
Steve, I thought that train left the station about 10 years ago. Remote
stations DXing is well established. Is it really any different than someone
that used to live in W6 and now lives in W1 that has 9M2 previously worked
and confirmed and didn't restart their 160M DXCC total with the move?
Ed
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024 08:57:26 -0800
From: Steve Harrison
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Remotes
>This growing practice of hiring a remote in another call area far from
>your own QTH, then working wild and exotic DX while preventing deserving
>locals operating from their home
This growing practice of hiring a remote in another call area far from
your own QTH, then working wild and exotic DX wile preventing deserving
locals operating from their home stations from working same DX, is
abominable and just plain unethical. I lost what respect I had for a
couple people I
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