Very interesting questions on the daily trivia. Thanks to all involved in coming up with the questions and the prizes!
Today in quiz there was a question about who invented wireless telegraphy. I think the right answer should be Nikola Tesla according to a document about him at television.
Is there a 'weekly' drawing in this sweepstakes...or just one at the end, in December? Thank you. Never-mind...I see that it is listed elsewhere...should search better before asking dumb questions...sorry.
Yesterday I sure had a problem trying to find out old a person in Russia must be to get a ham license!
I love this event! It is a back to school experience for me. Thank you, also for keeping up this great website service.
Very stimulating exercise, Fred. Thanks for the challenge. I learned a great deal about the early days of radio, the FCC the Titanic disaster, etc. Perhaps you will consider extending this examination as a permanent feature. Best wishes to all, Cecil Chaudoir W5HWU
Here is a link to a site that describes the Abbott TR-4, which is obviously a 2.5 meter radio...or perhaps I'm missing something? https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/abbottinst_ultra_short_wave_transmitter_receiver_tr_4.html Good luck, Cecil
In today's quiz the response to the question as to which former broadcaster is/was a licensed ham is incorrect. Peter Jennings, VE3SUN, is the IARU International Beacon Coordinator, not the former ABC news anchor (although that Jennings was a Canadian he was never licensed in Canada or the US). 73 Tim VE6SH
One of todays questions I answered correctly, but the test said I was wrong!! It asked about the Abbott TR-4. It was a 2 meter radio just before WW2 and just after the war. The question said it was a 5 meter radio!!! WRONG!!! it was 2 1/2 meters before WW2 and 2M afterward. I know this radio very well, I have SIX of them!! http://www.arts-attic.com/radio/abbott_tr4/tr4.htm Hams have never had access to the 5 meter band, which must be somewhere around 60MCs!
Fortunately, you only need 1 answer correct to qualify for the drawing entry. I got the one about what state ARRL HQ is in right!
My understanding that your score had nothing to do with getting entered into the contest. I read you can get 100% or 0% as long as you completed the test you were entered. Am I wrong? John, WB0MPB
The correct answer about southernmost European country is Greece not Italy ! Its island Gavdos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavdos Also Spain and Malta are two different countries !
