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The Joys of Contesting
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by KS4YX on December 12, 2000
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Excellent article. I too enjoy contesting, but will never be "a big gun." I am content with my FT-920 and tri-beam on a 35 foot tower. Contesting to me is not against others so much as it is against myself. I do enjoy comparing notes with a couple of other local club members who "tickle" the bands for an occassional contest. Still, the thrill of making a contact with a station in an exotic locations, albeit in the next county or half way around the world, is the ultimate hobby experience for me. I enjoy it and thank all the hams who put up with my poor CW or constant "again...agains." It is also fun to read about such experiences on the web. We really are part of a great hobby. I am glad that I have my license and plenty of good opportunities to use it. Let the "contest" begin!
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by K4QPL on January 15, 2001
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Well said! I enjoy contesting as a "little gun." I enjoy the fun, enjoy meeting up with familiar calls, and like to see my skills and scores move up a little every time. You can also set your own calendar for as many or as few contests as you want. I would encourage even the occasional contester to get hooked up with one of the contesting clubs in their area. From my experience there's far more support than competition within the club, there's always something to learn from others, and even when you "duke it out" in a contest you are better friends the next time you meet. Most clubs have a web site and list server which is a great way to ask questions and learn. Finally, don't be nervous about being a "newbie" in a contesting club. Even world class ops like *** and ^^^ whose calls I won't mention are anxious to get more people into contesting.
P.S. Don't let the smiles fool you--they're just looking for fresh meat ;^)
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by W0ETC on February 12, 2001
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An excellent article and a good read (IMHO). It says what some of us have thought for years but never took the time to put in writing.
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by G3CWI on February 22, 2001
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I agree. A well executed exchange is very satisfying (especially when followed up immediately by another...). Small guns should have a go at SO2R, I used it to win the Restricted section of the RSGB's 21/28MHz contest a couple of years ago. SO2R can really make contests twice as much fun. Those slow "little gun" rates start to look reasonable when you're on two bands. I used TRLog with an IC737 and an IC735, no amps and just two dipoles at 33 feet. I had never used SO2R before and it was great fun - and really easy too!
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by w2swl on February 28, 2001
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Wonderful article. The challenge competing against one's previous score from last year can be just as rewarding as racking up the top score in a big gun station. Where would the top guns be without the little guns?? The interdependence between us is wonderful!! We still need each other to be succesful in our own indivdual quest!! True, it's not for everyone, but those of us with just the slightest competitve streak, and a desire for improvement, just can't seem to get enough of it. (If only the XYL understood !!).... Thanks for the great article.... 73's John / W2SWL
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