Point of interest - I've given a talk a couple of times recently called
"Contesting: Training for Public Service - The Radio Fitness Center".
It specifically addresses the need for interesting and challenging
activities to improve operator ability, particularly those who entered
the hobby for public service - a reason that is completely valid and
honorable, by the way. The local general-purpose club has a "zip code
contest" on FM simplex that attracts quite a few new hams, for example,
and there are a number of similar contests across the country. If you
want people to join the fun, you have to start with small steps.
73, Ward N0AX
Some may get the license for these activities then discover a whole other world
of contesting and DX.
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