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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ-Contest Digest, Vol 205, Issue 39
From: CHUCK CULLIAN via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Reply-to: CHUCK CULLIAN <k6rf@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:09:26 -0700
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Try an open 20 m half wave (open 40 m quarter wave) across the 20 m antenna. If 
it is front end overload this should fix it. 

Good luck. 

Chuck

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>   1. ARRL DX SSB Contest March 2020 (CEPitts)
>   2. 40m to 20m interference (William Hendrick)
>   3. Re: WRTC2022 Qualification standings update (Joe)
>   4. Re: 40m to 20m interference (Jim Brown)
>   5. Re: 40m to 20m interference (donovanf@starpower.net)
>   6. Re: 40m to 20m interference (Jeff Blaine)
>   7. Re: WRTC2022 Qualification standings update (ku8e)
>   8. Re: WRTC2022 Qualification standings update (rjairam@gmail.com)
>   9. CQWW 160 CW: Listen South! (jmaass@k8nd.com)
>  10. Re: 40m to 20m interference (Edward Sawyer)
>  11. Re: WRTC2022 Qualification standings update (Edward Sawyer)
>  12. Re: 40m to 20m interference (john@kk9a.com)
> 
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:01:56 -0500
> From: CEPitts <cpitts@ec.rr.com>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] ARRL DX SSB Contest March 2020
> Message-ID: <05259860-71ce-b52b-34fc-44d9c190654b@ec.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Hello fellow contesters,
> 
> I am interested in operating with a Multi team (any category?single, 
> multi two, multi multi) for the upcoming ARRL DX SSB Contest March 2020 
> If any team would like to have another operator. Although a drive to a 
> location within approximately six-seven hours from my home QTH (southern 
> outer banks of NC) would be ideal I am posting this at this time in the 
> event an air fare purchase may be necessary. A Multi effort within 
> NC/VA/SC that are within driving distance is feasible however a location 
> further out such as GA, etc. (air fare considerations?) is not out of 
> the question.
> 
> I had been a guest operator for several years at the now QRT W4RM 
> station. Bill is getting ready to retire and move on to other endeavors. 
> Bills station was located outside Manassas VA which was a six to 
> seven-hour drive for me from my QTH. I miss the great times and efforts 
> we had at his fine station.
> 
> Operated in other multi efforts at other stations SK W4MYA Bob, W4IY VHF 
> MULTI efforts, WZ8P Everett in OH, NR4M Steve, and some dxpeditions. I 
> would like to contribute to a team effort if there is a need for another 
> operator. Love the comradery and knowing the team is doing is its best. 
> Really enjoy contesting and having fun as well as helping provide the 
> needs of a multi effort if one becomes available.
> 
> Besides operating I enjoy contributing in the team efforts in regards to 
> station prep, food contribution, and I even climb if the need arises. 
> (Have a full body harness).
> 
> Please reply off the reflector directly and I will gladly respond to any 
> queries or offers.
> 
> Thank you and 73! Charles ?Ed? Pitts, K5OF zip 28589
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:00:29 +0000 (UTC)
> From: William Hendrick <whhendrick@yahoo.com>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> Message-ID: <506467261.10487753.1579734029255@mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on each 
> K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem to help. Both 
> antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I asking too much for 
> the filters with the same antenna polarization and spacing?
> Bill, N0AC
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:26:35 -0600
> From: Joe <nss@mwt.net>
> To: Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>,
>    "cq-contest@contesting.com" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification standings update
> Message-ID: <cd006889-dfe6-b766-bb02-b22d907c51db@mwt.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
> 
> I just love this WRTC Competition.
> 
> Well at least the part where they all use almost the same modest 
> stations part.
> 
> And that's just it. (I'm puttying my Flame retardant suit on now)? I 
> would like to see this Qualification procedure run say two ways.
> 
> Divide them up, 1/2 as it is now, anything goes, balls to the wall 
> competition. Mega super stations and all that. Giant towers stacked 
> yagis etc..
> 
> Then the other half,? have the qualification be like the stations they 
> will be using.
> A 3 element tribander at like 40 feet or less, and dipoles. and barefoot 
> rigs. Of course no spotting too.
> 
> I bet there are quite a few operators out there that are just as good 
> and even possibly better than many of the guys that get to go, but these 
> other guys never will be able to go because their stations just cant 
> compete with multiple stacked towers etc.
> 
> Level the Qualification playing field some too. for at least 1/2 the field,
> 
> that would be a neat experiment yes?
> 
> Joe WB9SBD
> Sig
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
>> On 1/22/2020 7:40 AM, Claudio Veroli wrote:
>>  An important update to the qualification standings is available.
>> 
>> It includes:
>> 
>> CQWW CW 2019 Claimed scores added
>> CQWW SSB 2019 Claimed scores added.
>> RUSSIAN DX CONTEST 2019 Final scores added
>> IARU HF 2019 Final scores added
>> CQWW WPX CW 2019 Final scores added.
>> ARRL DX CW 2019 final scores (fixed)
>> 
>> Please visit, share and support WRTC2022 at www.wrtc2022.it
>> 
>> 73 de Claudio I4VEQ
>> 
>> 
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> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:29:54 -0800
> From: Jim Brown <k9yc@audiosystemsgroup.com>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> Message-ID:
>    <60ced4d8-3f55-3aa9-781c-d081cb12c0de@audiosystemsgroup.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Hi Bill,
> 
> This sort of issue is one of many addressed in this talk I've done at 
> Visalia, to NCCC, and a few other local clubs.
> 
> http://k9yc.com/Multi-Station.pdf
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
>> On 1/22/2020 3:00 PM, William Hendrick via CQ-Contest wrote:
>> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on each 
>> K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem to help. 
>> Both antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I asking too much 
>> for the filters with the same antenna polarization and spacing?
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:06:06 -0500 (EST)
> From: donovanf@starpower.net
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> Message-ID:
>    <84519070.7005380.1579737966938.JavaMail.root@starpower.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Hi Bill, 
> 
> 
> Please describe the interference you're experiencing, you described 
> it only as "a lot of interference" 
> 
> 
> Is the interference only directly on the second harmonic of the 40 meter 
> transmitter or does it have buzz sidebands that cover much of the 20 meter 
> band? 
> 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "William Hendrick via CQ-Contest" <cq-contest@contesting.com> 
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:00:29 PM 
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference 
> 
> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on each 
> K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem to help. Both 
> antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I asking too much for 
> the filters with the same antenna polarization and spacing? 
> Bill, N0AC 
> _______________________________________________ 
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> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:32:33 -0600
> From: Jeff Blaine <KeepWalking188@ac0c.com>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> Message-ID: <279c9d86-af0e-286e-9abb-bf8a7e3fc6ef@ac0c.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Bill,
> 
> There is no such thing as an easy answer on this.? But with a bit of 
> study, you can get a handle on the issue and the magnitude of the fix 
> needed.? I would recommend you track down the W2VJN book "Managing 
> Interstation Interference."? It's got everything you need to get this 
> under control.
> 
> https://toptendevices.com/products/managing-interstation-interference-2nd-edition-by-george-custogeorge-w2vjn/
> 
> 73/jeff/ac0c
> alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
> www.ac0c.com
> 
> 
>> On 1/22/20 5:00 PM, William Hendrick via CQ-Contest wrote:
>> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on each 
>> K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem to help. 
>> Both antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I asking too much 
>> for the filters with the same antenna polarization and spacing?
>> Bill, N0AC
>> _______________________________________________
>> CQ-Contest mailing list
>> CQ-Contest@contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:57:27 -0500
> From: ku8e <ku8e@ku8e.com>
> To: Joe <nss@mwt.net>, Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>,
>    "cq-contest@contesting.com" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification standings update
> Message-ID: <mailman.2912.1579789664.19421.cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Joe,You don't have to have a big station to compete.? If you do low power you 
> will only compete against other low power stations. Bryant, KG5HVO is in 
> first place in my region NA5. He has done a bunch of low power efforts with 
> little competition and has got the maximum points for those contests. His 
> score is higher than the top HP station K4AB, which has a big station. But to 
> be fair to Larry he hasn't done as many contests and will probably leap back 
> to 1st place.JeffSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> -------- Original message --------From: Joe <nss@mwt.net> Date: 1/22/20  8:18 
> PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>, 
> cq-contest@contesting.com Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification 
> standings update I just love this WRTC Competition.Well at least the part 
> where they all use almost the same modest stations part.And that's just it. 
> (I'm puttying my Flame retardant suit on now)? I would like to see this 
> Qualification procedure run say two ways.Divide them up, 1/2 as it is now, 
> anything goes, balls to the wall competition. Mega super stations and all 
> that. Giant towers stacked yagis etc..Then the other half,? have the 
> qualification be like the stations they will be using.A 3 element tribander 
> at like 40 feet or less, and dipoles. and barefoot rigs. Of course no 
> spotting too.I bet there are quite a few operators out there that are just as 
> good and even possibly better than many of the guys that get to go, but these 
> other guys never will be able to go becau
> se their stations just cant compete with multiple stacked towers etc.Level 
> the Qualification playing field some too. for at least 1/2 the field,that 
> would be a neat experiment yes?Joe WB9SBDSigThe Original Rolling Ball 
> ClockIdle TymeIdle-Tyme.comhttp://www.idle-tyme.comOn 1/22/2020 7:40 AM, 
> Claudio Veroli wrote:>?? An important update to the qualification standings 
> is available.>> It includes:>> CQWW CW 2019 Claimed scores added> CQWW SSB 
> 2019 Claimed scores added.> RUSSIAN DX CONTEST 2019 Final scores added> IARU 
> HF 2019 Final scores added> CQWW WPX CW 2019 Final scores added.> ARRL DX CW 
> 2019 final scores (fixed)>> Please visit, share and support WRTC2022 at 
> www.wrtc2022.it>> 73 de Claudio I4VEQ>>> 
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> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:21:01 -0500
> From: "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com>
> To: ku8e <ku8e@ku8e.com>
> Cc: Joe <nss@mwt.net>, Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>,
>    "cq-contest@contesting.com" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification standings update
> Message-ID:
>    <CAMCyBs46ZD5Gx2Y0GupjeuncV59DgJcgHc+SFdm02fWYJRpjhQ@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> The problem I have is that W2 competes with all of W1, including
> Maine. You can't beat Maine. The difference is significant even though
> both are East coast.
> 
> When they had it in the US, it went by US call districts which made more 
> sense.
> 
> Ria
> N2RJ
> 
>> On Wed, 22 Jan 2020 at 22:35, ku8e <ku8e@ku8e.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Joe,You don't have to have a big station to compete.  If you do low power 
>> you will only compete against other low power stations. Bryant, KG5HVO is in 
>> first place in my region NA5. He has done a bunch of low power efforts with 
>> little competition and has got the maximum points for those contests. His 
>> score is higher than the top HP station K4AB, which has a big station. But 
>> to be fair to Larry he hasn't done as many contests and will probably leap 
>> back to 1st place.JeffSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>> -------- Original message --------From: Joe <nss@mwt.net> Date: 1/22/20  
>> 8:18 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>, 
>> cq-contest@contesting.com Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification 
>> standings update I just love this WRTC Competition.Well at least the part 
>> where they all use almost the same modest stations part.And that's just it. 
>> (I'm puttying my Flame retardant suit on now)  I would like to see this 
>> Qualification procedure run say two ways.Divide them up, 1/2 as it is now, 
>> anything goes, balls to the wall competition. Mega super stations and all 
>> that. Giant towers stacked yagis etc..Then the other half,  have the 
>> qualification be like the stations they will be using.A 3 element tribander 
>> at like 40 feet or less, and dipoles. and barefoot rigs. Of course no 
>> spotting too.I bet there are quite a few operators out there that are just 
>> as good and even possibly better than many of the guys that get to go, but 
>> these other guys never will be able to go bec
> ause their stations just cant compete with multiple stacked towers etc.Level 
> the Qualification playing field some too. for at least 1/2 the field,that 
> would be a neat experiment yes?Joe WB9SBDSigThe Original Rolling Ball 
> ClockIdle TymeIdle-Tyme.comhttp://www.idle-tyme.comOn 1/22/2020 7:40 AM, 
> Claudio Veroli wrote:>   An important update to the qualification standings 
> is available.>> It includes:>> CQWW CW 2019 Claimed scores added> CQWW SSB 
> 2019 Claimed scores added.> RUSSIAN DX CONTEST 2019 Final scores added> IARU 
> HF 2019 Final scores added> CQWW WPX CW 2019 Final scores added.> ARRL DX CW 
> 2019 final scores (fixed)>> Please visit, share and support WRTC2022 at 
> www.wrtc2022.it>> 73 de Claudio I4VEQ>>> 
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 02:39:27 -0500
> From: jmaass@k8nd.com
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] CQWW 160 CW: Listen South!
> Message-ID: <1579765167.0w4c0e04g0ss08cc@mail.k8nd.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> When Topband conditions are good, it is easy to get enthralled by working 
> stations via the trans-Atlantic path. 
> 
> This is a reminder to not ignore stations to the South! Every year, there are 
> many South American stations who struggle to get noticed by North America and 
> European stations. We hear many of them from our Northern South America 
> location in Curacao, calling CQ and not receiving answers.
> 
> Also, after a dozen years operating as PJ2T in this contest, we find the 
> first few hours very? frustrating. North Americans are 'feeding on" other 
> North Americans. Europeans are similarly "feeding upon" other Europeans.? 
> Europe, in particular, is loud at PJ2T in the first few hours, but breaking 
> their pileups has proven impossible.
> 
> Kindly feed the Southern stations this weekend!
> 
> 73,? Jeff PJ2ND / K8ND
> ?
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:45:21 -0500
> From: Edward Sawyer <EdwardS@sbelectronics.com>
> To: Jeff Blaine <KeepWalking188@ac0c.com>, "cq-contest@contesting.com"
>    <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> Message-ID:
>    <0D39B6681B67B44DAEC5D6AD99294A8E04ECDC8A0D85@SBEMAIL.sbelectronics.com>
>    
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> 
> Jeff, 150ft of separation is plenty for 100W and 40M/20M 2 radio operation.  
> You will hear the 2nd harmonic on 20M when transmitting on 40M.  But that 
> harmonic shouldn?t be higher than S9+40db and it shouldn't affect more than 5 
> - 10khz on SSB or 1 - 2 khz on CW.
> 
> If the coax cables are solid shield across your entire system, the BPFs work, 
> and 2 radios are commonly grounded, this should be the result.
> 
> The stub would be to suppress the harmonic described above.
> 
> Ed  N1UR
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces+edwards=sbelectronics.com@contesting.com] On 
> Behalf Of Jeff Blaine
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:33 PM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
> 
> Bill,
> 
> There is no such thing as an easy answer on this.? But with a bit of 
> study, you can get a handle on the issue and the magnitude of the fix 
> needed.? I would recommend you track down the W2VJN book "Managing 
> Interstation Interference."? It's got everything you need to get this 
> under control.
> 
> https://toptendevices.com/products/managing-interstation-interference-2nd-edition-by-george-custogeorge-w2vjn/
> 
> 73/jeff/ac0c
> alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
> www.ac0c.com
> 
> 
>> On 1/22/20 5:00 PM, William Hendrick via CQ-Contest wrote:
>> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on each 
>> K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem to help. 
>> Both antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I asking too much 
>> for the filters with the same antenna polarization and spacing?
>> Bill, N0AC
>> _______________________________________________
>> CQ-Contest mailing list
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> 
> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:09:16 -0500
> From: Edward Sawyer <EdwardS@sbelectronics.com>
> To: ku8e <ku8e@ku8e.com>, Joe <nss@mwt.net>, Claudio Veroli
>    <claudio.veroli@alice.it>, "cq-contest@contesting.com"
>    <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification standings update
> Message-ID:
>    <0D39B6681B67B44DAEC5D6AD99294A8E04ECDC8A0D89@SBEMAIL.sbelectronics.com>
>    
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> 
> I would suggest that anyone who really wants to go to WRTC this round put a 
> good effort in.  What was before very unlikely for most of us is changing.
> 
> If you take a look at the competition, or should I say lack of competition, 
> in many of the US areas, its pretty stark to say the least.  I was number 1 
> for a while in NA1 and now I am number 3.  And Number 4 is significantly 
> below me.  I am not even trying to go this time.  And I am in W1.  What does 
> that tell you?
> 
> Why is this?  My theory is that the competition format is no longer the 
> desire for many of us.  M2 with 2 operators virtually all of which can 
> multitask on SO2R if not do dual band CQing for some si just not 
> representative of "the best of the best" any more.  That?s my opinion.  
> 
> Whatever you think the cause might be.  Take a look at WRTC 2014 or 2018 at 
> this point and look at 2022.  Its amazing the difference.  
> 
> Ed  N1UR
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces+edwards=sbelectronics.com@contesting.com] On 
> Behalf Of ku8e
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:57 PM
> To: Joe; Claudio Veroli; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification standings update
> 
> Joe,You don't have to have a big station to compete.? If you do low power you 
> will only compete against other low power stations. Bryant, KG5HVO is in 
> first place in my region NA5. He has done a bunch of low power efforts with 
> little competition and has got the maximum points for those contests. His 
> score is higher than the top HP station K4AB, which has a big station. But to 
> be fair to Larry he hasn't done as many contests and will probably leap back 
> to 1st place.JeffSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> -------- Original message --------From: Joe <nss@mwt.net> Date: 1/22/20  8:18 
> PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Claudio Veroli <claudio.veroli@alice.it>, 
> cq-contest@contesting.com Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WRTC2022 Qualification 
> standings update I just love this WRTC Competition.Well at least the part 
> where they all use almost the same modest stations part.And that's just it. 
> (I'm puttying my Flame retardant suit on now)? I would like to see this 
> Qualification procedure run say two ways.Divide them up, 1/2 as it is now, 
> anything goes, balls to the wall competition. Mega super stations and all 
> that. Giant towers stacked yagis etc..Then the other half,? have the 
> qualification be like the stations they will be using.A 3 element tribander 
> at like 40 feet or less, and dipoles. and barefoot rigs. Of course no 
> spotting too.I bet there are quite a few operators out there that are just as 
> good and even possibly better than many of the guys that get to go, but these 
> other guys never will be able to go becau
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> Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:16:58 -0600
> From: john@kk9a.com
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 40m to 20m interference
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> You're not asking too much. One of my homebrew 20m beams has a 40m  
> OptiBeam interlaced on the same boom and at 100 watts there is no 20m  
> interference at all except right on the harmonic. Make sure that you  
> are using quality coax, good chokes at the antennas and perhaps try  
> better bandpass filters or converting your verticals to monoband  
> verticals.
> 
> GL,
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> William Hendrick N0AC wrote:
> 
> I have a lot of interference on 20m when TXing on 40m even with BPF on  
> each K3 running 100w. A 23' shorted stub at the 40m rig doesn't seem  
> to help. Both antennas are Butternut verticals about 150' apart. Am I  
> asking too much for the filters with the same antenna polarization and  
> spacing?
> 
> Bill, N0AC
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