No these guys are die hard Feild day op's Been since the 70's almost
every Fd thay have done. so many are actually decent contesters, but
most won't even try other actual contests. Sad some are pretty good too.
Thought maybe bring something different into the mix may spark an
interest in another aspect of contesting?
Joe WB9SBD
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On 6/9/2010 5:36 AM, jpescatore@aol.com wrote:
> If you are introducing potential contesters to contesting via Field Day, I
> think it is much better to get them running stations, vs. using spotting -
> they will be much better off getting comfortable with running, since that is
> often a real big obstacle to non-contesters.
>
>
> If you introducing new hams to ham operating in general via Field Day, I
> think it would be much, much better to have them turn a dial, recognize calls
> themselves, vs. at an early stage in their operating start out being "click
> and shooters."
>
>
> For introducing contesters to spot-assisted computer logging, or for
> contesters looking to maximize FD contacts, sure - but for newbies, FD should
> really be about improving basic operating skills.
>
>
> John K3TN
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