CONTESTS.
One of my interests with amateur radio is Contesting. I am by no means an expert, but I am polishing up on my contesting skills.
My first ever Contest was the Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest in New Zealand. This was whilst I had the Foundation licence.
Since then I have competed in a number of the big international DX contests including the CQ WW WPX, CQ WW, ARRL 10m, & Oceania DX Contest.
I must admit that I lack the stamina to regularly compete in the big 48 hour contests, and I certainly take my hat off to those that do.
My first ever Contest was the Jock White Memorial Field Day Contest in New Zealand. This was whilst I had the Foundation licence.
Since then I have competed in a number of the big international DX contests including the CQ WW WPX, CQ WW, ARRL 10m, & Oceania DX Contest.
I must admit that I lack the stamina to regularly compete in the big 48 hour contests, and I certainly take my hat off to those that do.
SOME CONTEST TIPS.
- check the current rules
- ensure you have thoroughly read the current rules
- download and print the rules and have them with you during the contest
- highlight the important areas of the rules
- use contest software
- ensure you use UTC time
- use the correct phonetics
- take the time with your contacts to reduce errors with callsigns and echanges
"Best Contest Practices" by K2YWE
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"Collected Wisdom and Lessons Learned for the Little Pistol" by K2YWE
| k2ywepistol.pps |
"What not to do in a Contest" by Trent VK4TS
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