Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-16 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
NO MORE CONTESTSPLEASE! 73 Bob, K4TAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread Bob via Elecraft
Yes, quadruple bonus points for those under 20! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 11/15/2018 8:15 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote: James Bennett via Elecraft writes: How about extra bonus points based on age? :-) With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-(  I

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
Hmmm. Age of the transceiver maybe? Newer equipment would have a weight and power supply advantage over the older transistorized or tube-type rigs! 73! Jack, W6FB > On Nov 15, 2018, at 5:15 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote: > > James Bennett via Elecraft writes: > >> How about extra bonus points

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread na5n
James Bennett via Elecraft writes: How about extra bonus points based on age? :-) With that scoring scheme, some of us could win without making a QSO! :-( I remember when an OT was someone in their 50s or had a 1x2 call. 72, Paul NA5N

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread Dennis Moore
You win. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 11/15/2018 16:33, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: How about extra bonus points based on age?:-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread Fred Jensen
There is one ... the Spartan Sprint, first Monday of each month.  Two entry classes:  SKINNY: #Q's/weight in lbs of everything between you and the antenna connector.  Rig must be in a "trail-friendly" enclosure. TUBBY: #Q's.  I used to use my KX1 until I sold it.  Occasionally get on now as a

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread James Bennett via Elecraft
How about extra bonus points based on age? :-) > On Nov 15, 2018, at 3:48 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > Perhaps we need some contests where the weight of the entire setup: radio, > computer (if needed), power supply, antenna, and antenna supports is part of > the scoring. Extra points for

Re: [Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread Bill Frantz
Perhaps we need some contests where the weight of the entire setup: radio, computer (if needed), power supply, antenna, and antenna supports is part of the scoring. Extra points for distance from and altitude above the trailhead. :-) 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/15/18 at 7:19 AM, w7...@cox.net

[Elecraft] Subject Re: Just a thought...

2018-11-15 Thread dyarnes
Norm and all, I bring mine down off the shelf every so often (a 4 bander), but not as often as it deserves! I still remember how much fun it was to build it, and how exciting it was when everything worked as predicted!!! The KX1 sort of lost momentum, partly due to subsequent alternatives,