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PSKFest
Ernest Mills <emills@...>
Really enjoyed that contest. It has earmarks of one
of the great ones eh! :)
Congratulations to the PODXS boys, Jay N3DQU, Jay
KA3X, Tom N3XC and Jay AA8QQ, for getting out there and doing it. I worked
them all:) Errr! is there a sticker for that eh!
I really wanted to work all the PODXS Class of
2001. Thanks Erika DL2AYL but where were Steve N6YIH and John AG4CZ.
?
Thanks again and 73
Ernie
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070 Club website
N3DQU@...
Just finished talking to a tech-dood at AOL. Seems they are doing some
work on the Hometown servers, so if you have been having trouble accessing the 070 Club website lately, that is reason why. Hopefully they will get things back to normal asap...Sorry for the inconvenience...Tnx es 73 de Jay N3DQU.
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Re: After the fest
Leonel <ct4ms@...>
Hello Jay
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Negative ---sorry -possible next contest, hi hi 73 Leonel CT4MS
----- Original Message -----
From: <AA8QQJMauch@aol.com> To: <070@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 5:37 PM Subject: [070] After the fest Hi All,possible QSO with CT4MS, so if you could check your log Leonel and let me know ifI'm in there I would appreciate it.all, a very nice logging program. Nice enough that I'm giving up on my logger.No sense reinventing the wheel. So if you see a note on the PODXS 070 pagepage.
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Re: After the Fest
bernie_kf4fhs <kf4fhs@...>
Hi All,
First, Thanks to the 070 guys for the PSKFest, it's the most enjoyable way I can think of to be kept awake all night(well almost). Who shut the DX gate to the Northwest ? I saw a lot of one sided QSO's where folks were working our friends across the pond, but not much coming back to WA. I managed to get 183 Q's and 46 Multi's ( 6 DXCC, 3 Provinces, 36 States and Pennsylvania :-) (sorry Jay(s), but I couldn't resist). As far as ragchewers go, I don't mind taking a couple minutes to say hello to someone and tell them about the 070 club, you never know, it may inspire them to join the club, and that would be another multiplier for the TDW :-) Thanks Again Guys & 73, Bernie / KF4FHS
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Re: PSKFEST - Getting Ready
Steve W3HF
One other disappointment:
I know you guys were there, but I never saw a SV on the air during the contest on any band. Wish I had found one on 15--that's the band I need for the SV Tri-band endorsement. And of course, two hours after the contest, there was SV1DZL CQing on 20m. Oh well .... Steve W3HF
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Re: PSKFEST experiences
Steve W3HF
To the gang -
First of all, let me echo Dave (WB5NHL) 's comments about thanks for those of you that were listening for the little guys. I know it was hard for you to dig the signal out of the noise at some times, but it's an ego boost to then get a 599 report. hi hi (And Dave, we'll have to set up a schedule for next time. We should be 5/5 given our locations.) For Russ's (KU4FP) benefit, my station was a Yaesu FT-817 running five watts, with 40m, 20m, and 10m dipoles in the attic (of a two-story, aluminum-sided house). The 40m seems to work pretty well (as expected) on 15m, and I was even able to load up the 40m on 80 to snag a few QSOs there. Used DigiPan v1.5 for the PSK software, and FT-817 Commander for control of the radio. Totals were 118 contacts on all five bands, approximately 60 multipliers (33 states, 4 VE provinces, and 23 DX entities). 99 unique calls. These are initial totals, subject to revision. High points were: - working Jeremy ZD8JA on two bands, for a new country and IOTA - working KH7B on 20m (thanks Kala, and to Lenny: sorry for mentioning it) - working VX4XA for a new Canadian province Low points were the times I tried to transmit on the wrong antenna for the band I had tuned the radio to. I remembered to switch the rig, and even reset the tuning on the MFJ antenna tuner, but forgot to flip the antenna switch, too. (That includes the 20m QSO with AA8QQ, when I was on the 40m dipole. You thought it was YOUR antenna, Jay.) Apologies to KC0EFZ and WB4JFS for duping them on 20m. Scored 3 of the 4 PODXSers--never heard KA3X this time. And the winners of the "who can contact W3HF the most times during the contest" were K0CIE and KG9NI, at three times each (10/15/20 and 15/20/40, respectively). Fifteen others found me on two bands. Maybe I should initiate an "I worked W3HF on all five bands" award or 070 endorsement for the next contest. Thanks to all for a great time. 73, Steve W3HF
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New poll for 070
070@...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the
070 group: How much power did you generally use to make contacts during the PSKFEST on 19 Jan 2002? o 1 to 5 Watts max (or Less) o 6 to 20 watts max o 21 to 30 watts max o 31 to 40 watts max o 41 to 50 watts max o 51 to 60 watts max o 61 to 70 watts max o 71 to 80 watts max o 81 to 90 watts max o 91 to 100 watts max To vote, please visit the following web page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/070/polls Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups web site listed above. Thanks!
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Re: PSKFEST - Getting Ready
Demetre Koumanakos <sv1ens@...>
Hi Gang, Costas,
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This was my first contest and I really enjoyed it, I'll most definitely participate again :-) The problems I faced other than not being heard on the pileup with my 5 watts, was the many different dxcc designators I got from our Russian friends, RU, RA, UA, UR ect. I used two programs for logging, 1) GenLog worked well, but was very sensitive to the dxcc mistakes, 2) MixW worked nicely but did not report dxcc as detailed as I would like it, anyway between the two and the hard copy of the iota dxcc list, I managed to get things done :-) I personally did not mind the rag chewers, I had time to spare between successful QRP calls. I managed to work on 20m with my bent (from the last snowstorm) vertical and 10m on a converted CB antenna for about 7 hours total, the rest of the time the bands were simply deaf to my signal totaling 55 QRP contacts with 36 multipliers. It was pleasing seeing several SV's participating, also nice to see about 80% of the DXers who I contacted were actually participating on PSKFEST... So, all in all, a success for PSK and 070. 73 Demetre - SV1ENS
BTW I have faced two problems:
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Lots of FUN! PSKFEST rocks!
kg9ni <kg9ni@...>
Hello all! It was great making the PSKFEST contacts with many of you
during the PSKFEST, but kind of missed the conversation that usually goes along with psk31 contacts. This was my first contest & it was very exciting and fun for me. I used 30 watts, digipan, and a multiband dipole @ abt 35 ft. I only had a few contacts that didn't realize/recognize that the 'fest was happening...and those contacts were good opportunities to have a short chat to try to regain a bit of sanity after hours of punching cold macros. ;) One thing I did notice, which seemed very different (and fantastic) from everyday psk31 is that the really nasty, wide, and poorly adjusted signals were almost non-existent! It is an every day occurrence on 20m (mostly) to see a signal that nearly obliterates the passband...what happened? Most of the signals that I was able to see on the waterfall were very nice & clean; however I do recall one particular signal that had a "starburst" distortion pattern to it...I had never seen that before. The "echoes" from the originating signal radiated out on either side of the signal on the waterfall...that was tough to deal with. Anyone else see that/have any idea of what was going on? **If** I've counted everything up correctly, I made 197 countable contacts, some stations on muliple bands & including a total of 19 DX contacts; 163 unique calls in total. 54 unique SPC multipliers: 37 states (incl. kh7o!-tnx!), 3 provinces, and 14 DX. DX included: ZS,YV,YO,UA9,UA,SV,SM,OK,I,HK,HB,F,EA,DL The above list is from my logging program; I've got to go back and double check the DXCC list to ensure these are all unique & valid countries. Logs and dupe sheet posted at: http://www.qsl.net/kg9ni/log.html On my dupe sheet, I had omitted counting OK2MF as an additional unique SPC, as I was just looking at the SPC info from the contacts & thought it was Oklahoma at first...I'll be making that correction as soon as I can get to it. I wish I had been able to work N3XC...after looking at the logs I got 3 of the 4 contacts needed for the "I worked 'em all" 070 certificate endorsement! :) I'll keep looking for him... The PSKFEST was a blast...I'm looking forward to the next one! I hope to get to chat with you all at a more leisurely pace on the bands between now and then. 73, Ernest (kg9ni)
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Logs for the PSK fest
spdomingue@...
OK so I now know why Jay asked me to Check the logs for the PSK Fest.
After the contest I ran to send my log to JAY so I could be the first one on the web page and be TOP DOG (at least for a short time) BUT I already had logs in the e-mail here and the contest just ended. Some of you all are really fast! As I receive each log I am sending a reply back that I received the log and Thanks for playing, and other notes if you ask something. So if you do not receive a note back in a day or two, send me a note again to see what I am doing or if I went to sleep. Now give me a day or two to go over the log and send the info to Jay for the web page. Jay will need a week or two to get my input to him on the web page. So after you receive the note back from me and you DO NOT see you call on the web page in a day or 4, PLEASE PLEASE send me a note to see If I went to sleep or did some other dumb thing and did not get the data to JAY. Well, I had fun and enjoyed the contest. SteveD N6YIH/7
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Re: After the fest
Bills4570@...
Hi all,
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What a difference a nights sleep makes! Thanks to each of you who I worked during the fest. What a great crowd to hang with! After the smoke (and the propogation fog) cleared, it looks like 188 Qs and 48 Ms with hardly any DX at all. It was real frustrating hearing the rest of you working all over Europe, but I couldnt hear a peep on those antenna headings. I even checked long path to no avail....... A couple of conclusions: 1. 0700 to 1400 Z was a waste of time. 2. I never thought of 80M as a contest band, but thanks to those half dozen or so hardy souls on 3.5, the wee hours were not a total loss. 3. When the propogation is not totally shut down, there's never a need for more than 30 watts of power on PSK-31. A good antenna make all the difference. When the band is dead, more power just heats the atmosphere....... Hmmmmmm.....maybe that's why we have global warming....... 4. Where else would you find 100 greedy contesters successfully crammed into 1 Khz of bandwidth???? Amazing! Thanks to you 070 guys who put this contest together. It was real fun. 73, Bill Schwantes KG6EXF
Hi All,
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Re: PSKFEST experiences
hamopcq
Hi All,
Thought the PSKFEST was a blast. Roughly 94 contacts, 30 states and 10DX stations all on 10-15-20. Would have done better if I had antennas for 40/80mtrs. DX included Germany (tnx Ericka), Czech Rep.,Ukraine, Isreal, Poland, and several Canada stations. For those who worked Hawaii on 20mtrs, tnx for rubbing it in. I kept checking my radio to turn OFF the Hawaii Filter, but couldn't find it..hi. Tnx to all who I met during the PSKFEST. Regards, Lenny K2LAM
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PSKFEST Notes
All;
Very nice contest. Almost double previous totals, 71 QSO's, 62 Multipliers on 80-10. All with 5 watts and in antenna restricted townhouse. Checkout http://www.oldcyberdude.com for my antenna details. Thanks to everyone listening for the little guys. To everyone with only transmitters and CQ PSKFEST tapes maybe next time. OBTW, the most important 2 points 1. Met Jay (twice) nice quick chat between us PA's 2. Worked HI first time, Yup 5 watts and an attic dipole on 20M, it can be done. Thanks KH7B (KH7O maybe next time), now for the card. XYL volunteering for hand delivery One more thought, I agree with Charlie, name is much more meaningful and RST. I only got 2 other than 599. I never had such a strong signal worldwide hi hi. Finally, Thanks to everyone of the organizers. As Jay noted in our QSO "looks like a keeper." 73, Dave WB5NHL
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Re: PSKFEST experiences
DL2AYL@...
Hi Kostas, the home call of ZD8JA is N1ZZZ/4,
Jeremy, he is also a member of the 070 Club. 73 de DL2AYL/Erika
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PSKFEST experiences
Russell Chandler <rhchan@...>
I would be interested in learning more about your PSK31 setups.
The best I could do was 48 contacts, no exotic callsigns. Was I operating in some type of void here in Southeastern Virginia....??? 73', Russ/KU4FP
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Re: PSKFEST experiences
Steve W3HF
Costas (and others) -
ZD8JA ZD8 IOTA AF-003 QSL: ???ZD8JA is 070's own Jeremy Allen (note the initials in the callsign), N1ZZZ/4. I'm sure he will QSL all contacts once he gets home from his overseas trip. Address is on QRZ.com. 73, Steve W3HF P.S. Yippee, I worked him too!
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After the fest
AA8QQJMauch@...
Hi All,
Had a really great time on this PSK contest, but that's nothing new. Made 80 or 81 QSO's with 38 mults, QRP on 80 thru 10. I deleted a possible QSO with CT4MS, so if you could check your log Leonel and let me know if I'm in there I would appreciate it. Used GenLog for the first time. Learned to use it on the fly. All in all, a very nice logging program. Nice enough that I'm giving up on my logger. No sense reinventing the wheel. So if you see a note on the PODXS 070 page saying to wait for my logger, ignore it, that's old history. I'll give my input to Dave and let him use any of my ideas for the good of all. I wonder how many have worked more than 100 QSO's. Seems AOL is having internal problems displaying some pages. Keeps saying "Server Busy" so don't be surprised if you get such a message when you goto the results page. 73 for now, see you all going over my waterfall. de AA8QQ - Jay
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Re: PSKFEST experiences
N3DQU@...
In a message dated 1/20/2002 4:00:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, sv1xv@... writes:
Worst problem: Stations replying to a CQ CONTEST call and, Yeah, you're going to get that in any contest you work Costas. There was even a guy here calling "CQ DX" on 20m yesterday, so what the heck was he thinking?? Anyways, chock it all up to the contesting experience hi! 73 de Jay N3DQU
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Re: PSKFEST - Getting Ready
AA8QQJMauch@...
Erika,
Yeah he showed up right on top of me on the freq I'd been running QRP fer a while. I heard and tried calling both of you, and neither heard me. Oh well, that's the price we pay for running QRP. 73 de AA8QQ - Jay
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PSKFEST experiences
Costas Krallis SV1XV <sv1xv@...>
Well, I managed 110 QSOs with 47 multipliers (15 US states,
1 VE province, 31 DXCC including W&VE). Worked all bands from 3.5 - 28. Very few europeans showed up on 7035, while I worked 3 north americans on 7070. Less productive periods were: 00:00 - 01:00, 02:30-04:00 and 21:45-23:59. Interesting participants (from my "point of view"): HF0POL VP8 IOTA AN-010 QSL: SQ5TA FK8BG FK IOTA OC-032 QSL: ???? (*) EM1KCC CE9 IOTA AN-006 QSL: UT7UA ZD8JA ZD8 IOTA AF-003 QSL: ??? WA4MIT AL KC0IFL MO Unfortunately VQ9NL in Diego Garcia who was active in PSK31, did not participate. Worst problem: Stations replying to a CQ CONTEST call and, when passed the contest exchange, returning their "my name is..." tape and then, if asked for the contest exchange, replying "sorry - no contest". See you again next year! 73 Costas SV1XV (*) Not contest participant but replied to CQ-contest and passed RST+Country info +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Costas Krallis SV1XV * LOC KM18UA | | P.O.Box 3066 * E-Mail: sv1xv@eexi.gr | | GR-10210 Athens * PGP key: 0x3BDBBC34 | | GREECE * http://www.qsl.net/sv1xv/ | +------------------------------------------------------------+
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