Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Steven Daniel
Isn’t it amazing that unless someone does it just as you did (old tech, no internet, output power limited by LORAN, etc.) that their achievement doesn’t quite make the grade? After all, nobody’s seen the trouble I’ve seen, right? Spend a few quality moments reading On the Origin of Species. Then

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Hey don't leave out AM or spark gap! On 2/12/2020 6:31 PM, Cecil wrote: Still taking pokes at the FT8 ops. What would constitute an exceptional achievement on FT8? That’s like telling CW guys that their achievements aren’t really noteworthy compared to how the Sideband guys have done it.

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Ed Sawyer
-Original Message- From: Cecil [mailto:chac...@cableone.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 8:32 PM To: Ed Sawyer Cc: Topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. Still taking pokes at the FT8 ops. What would constitute an exceptional achievement on FT8? That’s

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Cecil
Still taking pokes at the FT8 ops. What would constitute an exceptional achievement on FT8? That’s like telling CW guys that their achievements aren’t really noteworthy compared to how the Sideband guys have done it. Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Feb 12, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Ed Sawyer

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread uy0zg
You probably think that I am pleased to talk about crooks? There is an destruction of amateur radio! And nobody does anything ... --- Nick, UY0ZG http://www.topband.in.ua Tree писал 2020-02-13 01:49: All - Mike is correct - instead of yelling on this channel about possible cheating -

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-12 Thread W7RH
To be honest I don't think there is a code of ethics anymore at least not in award chasing in Ham radio. To give example I recently heard a very prominent operator and Dx'er on FT8. In three calls from western US this super station gave a middle eastern station a plus 6 and plus 8 dB S/N

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Tree
All - Mike is correct - instead of yelling on this channel about possible cheating - working with the contest sponsors is the best way to make something happen. Sometimes, it will take a little time for something to happen. Patience. Tree N6TR On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 12:38 PM Mike Smith VE9AA

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
If UY0ZG believes several of his countrymates are cheating, then he should seek assistance in gathering evidence and present it to the good folks at CQ160 (ie: I believe it's currently Andy, N2NT & crew). Repeatedly screaming "they're cheating! they're cheating" is less than useful. Nobody is

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/12/2020 10:18 AM, Ed Sawyer wrote: Where else can someone's concern that "that just doesn't sound/look/smell right" come to? The CQ Contesting reflector has had some good discussions on this topic, especially because it includes hams who serve to help administer major contests. As far

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK..

2020-02-12 Thread Ed Sawyer
I have to differ somewhat with the comment that Topband Reflector should not be used to discuss suspect cheating on 160M. Where else can someone's concern that "that just doesn't sound/look/smell right" come to? Its possible that others observed the same thing on the band and maybe it actually

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-12 Thread fmoeves
Yes sir could not have said it better. Fred KB4QZH  Original message From: Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband Date: 2/11/20 4:26 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ? I got a lot of negative private comments on my email.I think

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Just use your delete key and move on.  Don't let the actions of others ruin a great resource. W0MU On 2/11/2020 3:55 PM, Dan Edward Dba East edwards wrote: agree, Henk & jim.. unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, now.. regards, w5xz, dan On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 04:01:57 PM

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Dan Edward Dba East edwards
agree, Henk & jim.. unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, now.. regards, w5xz, dan On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 04:01:57 PM CST, Jim Brown wrote: On 2/11/2020 1:26 PM, Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband wrote: > I am subscribed to this maillist to learn from others on Topband. > > I

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/11/2020 1:26 PM, Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband wrote: I am subscribed to this maillist to learn from others on Topband. I would expect subjects like: propagation, antennas, operating practice, etc. Not endless mails why Digital is bad, cheating is bad, etc is bad, all others are bad.

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband
I got a lot of negative private comments on my email. I think people who subscribe to this maillist are not the people who are cheating. Maybe I am wrong. I hope not. I am subscribed to this maillist to learn from others on Topband. I would expect subjects like: propagation, antennas,

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Robert Brennan via Topband
Did anyone else work Em2q recently? I worked them in December and I don’t have any QSL information can anybody help me Bob ad6hf Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2020, at 7:37 AM, uy0zg wrote: > > "Everybody knows there are people cheating." > > Henk > > All essence in the size of a

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread uy0zg
"Everybody knows there are people cheating." Henk All essence in the size of a deceit! --- Nick, UY0ZG http://www.topband.in.ua Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-02-11 14:28: Because we you have sent similars mails already 50 times. Everybody knows there are people cheating. Just

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband
Because we you have sent similars mails already 50 times. Everybody knows there are people cheating. Just ignore them. 73 Henk PA5KT Op 11-2-2020 om 13:13 schreef uy0zg: Why ? Tu all friends! --- Nick, UY0ZG http://www.topband.in.ua Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-02-11 13:47:

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread uy0zg
Why ? Tu all friends! --- Nick, UY0ZG http://www.topband.in.ua Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-02-11 13:47: These remarks should go to the contest committee not to this maillist. 73 Henk PA5KT Op 11-2-2020 om 11:07 schreef uy0zg: Hi The people! It is urgent to change the name of

Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband
These remarks should go to the contest committee not to this maillist. 73 Henk PA5KT Op 11-2-2020 om 11:07 schreef uy0zg: Hi The people! It is urgent to change the name of the contest! Correct - CQ World Wide WEB-SDR 160-Meter Contest . US1Q - first in Europe ... UA7K - third in

Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ?

2020-02-11 Thread uy0zg
Hi The people! It is urgent to change the name of the contest! Correct - CQ World Wide WEB-SDR 160-Meter Contest . US1Q - first in Europe ... UA7K - third in Europe... https://www.cq160.com/raw.htm?mode=cw Multi-Operator IG9/S59A...3,004,260 (S51V S52OT S56N S57DX S59A)