Lots of EMCOM types at FD:
"In order to be good at EMCOM, you must first be a great communicator.
Contesters win by being effective communicators. They know how to build
radio systems that are heard, and they know how to communicate,
human-to-human, very efficiently using voice or CW. These fundamentals are
extremely important to any EMCOM operation "
73,
Gerry W1VE
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 6:14 PM, <k9gx@thepoint.net> wrote:
> Joe, Bob, et al;
>
> I'm a contester, broadcaster and writer. Been busy trying to handle
> promotion on our FD effort here. Will be glad to assist you with this any
> way I can.
>
> Thought starters: "Imagine working your DXCC (or a hundred countries) in a
> weekend"
>
> "Radiosport requires concentration, accuracy and a winning spirit. Hone
> your operating skills"
>
> "The contesting fraternity are some of the finest operators and most
> colorful characters in amateur radio"
>
> "Set personal goals, improve your operating skills and earn some fine
> operating awards..which look great on the wall of your shack"
>
> "Contests really p**s off the AM ragchewers on 75 meters!"
>
> This is a great idea. Ought to make the finished product available to
> local clubs and the League.
>
> 73,
>
> Mark Steven Williams
> K9GX
> Elizabeth, IN
>
>
>
>
> Quoting "Bob, W3IDT" <w3idt@comcast.net>:
>
> On 6/17/2015 5:23 PM, Joe wrote:
>>
>>> I'm putting together a flyer that we can give out at club meetings,
>>> Field Day, any amateur event. It is to help try to get more people into
>>> contesting.
>>>
>>> So I'm looking for ideas as to why someone should do contests.
>>>
>>> Anyone?
>>>
>>> Joe WB9SBD
>>>
>>
>> What you want to find is an article written by W2SKE (Major CBS honcho
>> in the 1950s and 1960s):
>>
>> The Battle Of The Hams - Sports Illustrated - 6-30-1958
>>
>> Brief Google surfing leads to dead links.
>> I think K3ZJ has a live copy (This email copied to Dave).
>>
>> Bob, w3idt
>> --
>>
>> .............................
>> . Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT .
>> . .
>> . W3IDT@arrl.net .
>> . W3IDT@comcast.net .
>> .............................
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