[CQ-Contest] Contest taping methods?

[k4ro at k4ro.net]

I've heard several top ops mention taping their contest
performances, in order to get a better handle on their
strengths and weaknesses.

I am curious to know what techniques are used to tape
such a long event.  The most readily available long
play recordable format would be 8 hour VHS tapes, 
using the audio track only (preferably hi-fi.)  Is 
this what you use?  DAT has a 3-4 hour limit, and DAT
tapes over 2 hours can cause problems in some decks.
Seems like cassettes would require constant attention,
and would therefore be far too distracting.

Do you pause to change tapes?  Set up a series of VCRs
with programmed recording start times?  Dub to cassette
for listening in the car later on?  Any tips / techniques
you wish to share would be appreciated.

-Kirk  K4RO


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