[CQ-Contest] new to contesting

[Kenneth E. Harker]

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> From: "Hanlon, Steve" <SHanlon at dnr.state.md.us>
> 
> As a new ham, contesting is an interesting side of the hobby/service.  I am
> currently only a Technician, but am working on upgrading to General in the
> next few weeks.  I worked the SS as a guest op at the local radio club and
> had a very good time.  The Sunday doldrums hit us very hard here in 3 land.
> We could hear the sections on the west coast, but couldn't make contact.
> 
> I have already informed the XYL of my future contesting plans.  I have so
> much to learn... I should have jumped in this hobby/service 15 years ago
> when I was in my teens.  Stupid me thought ham radio was for geeks.  Guess
> I'm a geek now ;)
> 
> Any must read material out there for the budding contester?  I'm not looking
> to be a big gun, but rather be a big in the little gun world.

I would recommend subscribing to the National Contesting Journal (NCJ.)
See: http://www.ncjweb.com/

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Kenneth E. Harker      "Vox Clamantis in Deserto"      kharker at cs.utexas.edu
University of Texas at Austin                   Amateur Radio Callsign: WM5R
Department of the Computer Sciences          Central Texas DX & Contest Club
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