I asked the same question to OpenAI
Ham radio contesting is a competitive activity in which amateur radio
operators (also known as "hams") attempt to make as many contacts with
other hams as possible within a specified time period. The goal of the
contest is to accumulate the highest score by contacting the most other
stations, either within a particular geographic area or around the world.
Contesting is typically done using a variety of different modes of
communication, such as voice, Morse code, or digital modes like RTTY or
PSK31. The rules of the contest typically specify the bands and frequencies
that can be used, as well as other important details like the start and end
times of the contest.
Contesting can be done individually or as part of a team, and there are
many different categories and classes of contesting depending on factors
such as power output, geographic location, and the type of equipment used.
Contesting can be a fun way to test your skills as a ham radio operator and
to connect with other hams around the world. It requires quick thinking,
good communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Regenerate response
Richard
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On Sun, Mar 26, 2023 at 11:46 AM Rick Tavan <rick@tavan.com> wrote:
> Bard is Google's AI experiment. I asked it a simple question and got a
> simple answer. This wasn't a big challenge and the response was sparse and
> redundant but correct.
> /Rick N6XI
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> What is ham radio contesting?
>
> Ham radio contesting is a competitive activity in which amateur radio
> operators try to contact as many other amateur radio stations as possible
> in a given period of time. Contests are held on a variety of bands and
> modes, and there are different rules for each contest. The goal of
> contesting is to score as many points as possible by making contacts with
> other stations.
>
> Contesting is a popular activity among amateur radio operators, and there
> are many different contests held throughout the year. Contests can be a fun
> way to test your skills and equipment, and to meet other amateur radio
> operators from around the world.
>
> Here are some of the benefits of ham radio contesting:
>
> - It can help you improve your operating skills.
> - It can help you learn new techniques and procedures.
> - It can help you meet other amateur radio operators from around the
> world.
> - It can be a fun and challenging activity.
> - It can be a great way to test your equipment.
>
> If you are interested in learning more about ham radio contesting, there
> are many resources available online and in libraries. You can also find
> information about contests in QST magazine and on the ARRL website.
>
>
> --
> Rick Tavan
> Truckee and Saratoga, CA
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