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Grid chase 2022
Dave, Again, you are considering ideas in a very literal and narrow scope. If the ARRL collects donations, it can then use those funds to fulfill or offset a fixed budget for competent software develo
Dave, Again, you are considering ideas in a very literal and narrow scope. If the ARRL collects donations, it can then use those funds to fulfill or offset a fixed budget for competent software develo
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Grid chase 2022
Dave, Here's the real point... why bother tying these events to LOTW at all if you have a resource crisis? The operating event should be the primary focus. If LOTW is an issue, then use the Award Chec
Dave, Here's the real point... why bother tying these events to LOTW at all if you have a resource crisis? The operating event should be the primary focus. If LOTW is an issue, then use the Award Chec
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Grid chase 2022
Dave, I think you are mixing two different things: 1. Creating interesting opportunities to get on the air. 2. LOTW development. The latter will take years to mature, but in the meantime we need to en
Dave, I think you are mixing two different things: 1. Creating interesting opportunities to get on the air. 2. LOTW development. The latter will take years to mature, but in the meantime we need to en
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Grid chase 2022
Dave, While I have not actively pursued these events, I have enjoyed many interesting QSOs that resulted from them. From an objective viewpoint, why should anyone oppose such activities and their prom
Dave, While I have not actively pursued these events, I have enjoyed many interesting QSOs that resulted from them. From an objective viewpoint, why should anyone oppose such activities and their prom
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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ARRL v Robot
Hi Folks! I would simply like to see non-ear/mouth or finger modes evaluated separately. With a minimal amount of AI/ML, all advanced digital modes could be "humanized" enough to meet whatever detecti
Hi Folks! I would simply like to see non-ear/mouth or finger modes evaluated separately. With a minimal amount of AI/ML, all advanced digital modes could be "humanized" enough to meet whatever detecti
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Forum Issue?
Steve, In response to your question: In short, to get the pulse of a segment of the membership. Each elected, and even most appointed position holders need to understand the concerns and perhaps the "
Steve, In response to your question: In short, to get the pulse of a segment of the membership. Each elected, and even most appointed position holders need to understand the concerns and perhaps the "
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Disappointed in Triple Play "plaque"
Dave, Most of these issues would be addressed better if you engaged your Director and then reported your informed progress or results on the list. I might also suggest a less strident tone. Think hone
Dave, Most of these issues would be addressed better if you engaged your Director and then reported your informed progress or results on the list. I might also suggest a less strident tone. Think hone
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Disappointed in Triple Play "plaque"
Dave, Things are changing in real-time at HQ, so don't let your past experiences color your expectations as new folks get on board. Also, there are lots of public lists out there where folks are less
Dave, Things are changing in real-time at HQ, so don't let your past experiences color your expectations as new folks get on board. Also, there are lots of public lists out there where folks are less
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Disappointed in Triple Play "plaque"
Bill, et al, Perhaps the lists and related communications channels need to be in the new Director/Vice-Director orientation package? Thinking about it, I received a physical package when I served as a
Bill, et al, Perhaps the lists and related communications channels need to be in the new Director/Vice-Director orientation package? Thinking about it, I received a physical package when I served as a
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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A Bravo Zulu
Hans, Good point! If you lack wall space or want to save on picture frames, one could slip them into clear sleeves in a three ring binder! 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Androi
Hans, Good point! If you lack wall space or want to save on picture frames, one could slip them into clear sleeves in a three ring binder! 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Androi
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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Disappointed in Triple Play "plaque"
Dave, I've seen and received email responses from NA2AA, N2RJ, W1RFI and W5OV on lists and in directed emails. I think that everyday interaction here can be good, but frankly it becomes a "bitch and m
Dave, I've seen and received email responses from NA2AA, N2RJ, W1RFI and W5OV on lists and in directed emails. I think that everyday interaction here can be good, but frankly it becomes a "bitch and m
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Ria, I guess... for the basic awards emailed qsls should be allowed. People just gotta ruin stuff. For the casual operator who doesn't keep much of a log, it would be nice to use emailed qsls. Paperwo
Ria, I guess... for the basic awards emailed qsls should be allowed. People just gotta ruin stuff. For the casual operator who doesn't keep much of a log, it would be nice to use emailed qsls. Paperwo
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Ria, Reading out of order and catching up. So it is OK to have a paper card via mail, hand carried or via a bureau for ARRL award credit, but not a card that was emailed between parties and printed lo
Ria, Reading out of order and catching up. So it is OK to have a paper card via mail, hand carried or via a bureau for ARRL award credit, but not a card that was emailed between parties and printed lo
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Hi Folks! Are emailed QSLs accepted for awards credit? Given the expense of the postal services and the delays of bureaus, it would seem logical for those who cherish "wallpaper". 73, Gordon Beattie,
Hi Folks! Are emailed QSLs accepted for awards credit? Given the expense of the postal services and the delays of bureaus, it would seem logical for those who cherish "wallpaper". 73, Gordon Beattie,
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Ken, People get to count Czechoslovakia which will likely never be reconstituted. The bonus is that for the same turf they can get credit for the Czech Republic and Slovakia...so it's not a two-fer, b
Ken, People get to count Czechoslovakia which will likely never be reconstituted. The bonus is that for the same turf they can get credit for the Czech Republic and Slovakia...so it's not a two-fer, b
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Dave AA6YQ, That's dedication and good timing. Kudos to them for such an amazing and well-timed achievement! At 20 years, I'll stand by my old timer's game comment. OTC has a 20 year licencing require
Dave AA6YQ, That's dedication and good timing. Kudos to them for such an amazing and well-timed achievement! At 20 years, I'll stand by my old timer's game comment. OTC has a 20 year licencing require
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Hi Folks! The geopolitical element of entity availability is somewhat arbitrary, but it is an understood part of thre game. Personally if I was interested in DXCC, I would pursue a 100 on more bands a
Hi Folks! The geopolitical element of entity availability is somewhat arbitrary, but it is an understood part of thre game. Personally if I was interested in DXCC, I would pursue a 100 on more bands a
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Hans, et al Perhaps the institution of a "Classic Honor Role" using current rules and an "Active Honor Roll" that reduces the entities list to those which are, or have been available on a rolling 3 or
Hans, et al Perhaps the institution of a "Classic Honor Role" using current rules and an "Active Honor Roll" that reduces the entities list to those which are, or have been available on a rolling 3 or
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Hi Folks! DXCC is DXCC. Having said that people are frustrated by the availability issue when advancement on a leader board/honor roll is constrained by governments. The technical challenge of making
Hi Folks! DXCC is DXCC. Having said that people are frustrated by the availability issue when advancement on a leader board/honor roll is constrained by governments. The technical challenge of making
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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5B DXCC and WAS Medallions
Dale, Interesting site... I'll need to break out the Mr. GOOGLE web page translation function, but it looks interesting. Thanks and 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Android
Dale, Interesting site... I'll need to break out the Mr. GOOGLE web page translation function, but it looks interesting. Thanks and 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Android
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Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
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