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NCJ - 2007/12/21 12:45
NCJ, The National Contest Journal is what everyone interested in
radiosport needs to have in their shack. Filled with the latest news
from the contesting world, this is a definite must-have. Whether you are
new to contesting or are a seasoned pro (or somewhere in the middle),
you will find something in NCJ just for you.
New NCJ Editor Alan Dewey, K0AD, takes over the reins from Carl
Luetzelschwab, K9LA, with the January/February issue; Luetzelschwab's
last issue was November/December, and he will continue to write NCJ's
"Propagation" column.
Dewey said, "I'd like to say what an honor it is to serve as editor of
'National Contest Journal.' I have been reading NCJ for more than 20
years, and it is by far my favorite Amateur Radio publication. I truly
have a love for contesting, and I hope that will show through to you,
our readers. Carl has done a great job over the last five years, and he
continues to be a big help during the transition. I don't have any major
changes in mind at this time. I'll talk a little more about that subject
in the next issue. In the meantime, I really would like to hear from
you, our readers, as to what you would like NCJ to be. If you have
suggestions for articles or features, please let me know. Even with all
the contesting resources and discussion on the Internet, I believe
there's a vital role for a printed publication dedicated to contesting.
I look forward to hearing your ideas. Just drop a 'letter to the
editor,' at <editor@ncjweb.com>." Dewey is also the Dakota Division
representative to the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee (CAC).
In the January/February issue, Steve Root, K0SR, discusses "Design and
Construction of a Quad That Will Last." Ed Muns, W0YK, ruminates on "The
NCCC Sprint: A Mid-Week Contest 'Fix.'" Greg Fields, K0OB, fondly
remembers a fellow ham in "Dave Ranney, KT0R (SK)," and Scott Robbins,
W4PA, profiles Hal Kennedy, N4GG, in this issue's "NCJ Profiles." Bob
Neece, K0KR, takes readers on a "virtual tour" of the CAC in his
article, "Update: The ARRL Contest Advisory Committee -- Part 1."
If you've been waiting to see how you did in the fall sprints and North
American QSO Parties, you definitely don't want to miss this issue!
Check out the results for the following contests: August 2007 NAQP SSB,
August 2007 NAQP CW, September 2007 North American Sprint CW and
September 2007 North American Sprint SSB. The rules for the North
American Sprint CW/SSB Contest and the North American QSO Party (NAQP)
CW/SSB/RTTY Contests are in this issue. You might also want to brush up
on the rules for these events and make note of any changes for the
coming year.
Of course, there are all the regular columns and features you expect
from NCJ: "Software for Contesters" by Pete Smith, N4ZR; "Workshop
Chronicles," by Don Daso, K4ZA; "Contest Tips, Tricks & Techniques," by
Gary Sutcliffe, W9XT; "Propagation," by Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA;
"VHF-UHF Contesting," by Jon Jones, N0JK; "Contesting on a Budget," by
Paul Schaffenberger, K5AF; "DX Contest Activity Announcements," by Bill
Feidt, NG3K; "RTTY Contesting," by Don Hill, AA5AU, and "Contest
Calendar," by Bruce Horn, WA7BNM.
All this and more in the January/February issue of NCJ. NCJ is published
six times a year by the ARRL; it is edited by Al Dewey, K0AD. Subscribe
at <http://www.arrl.org/ncj/>.
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