[CQ-Contest] contest station primer

[mike l dormann]

a important consideration in contest receivers is where the tuning knob
is located. some radios like the nc183 and super pro have the band spread
knob lower down and on the right side, some higher in the middle like the
HRO60. tuning knob height is of utmost importance after many hours of
operating.

some operators like an on-end 2x4 platform to hold the desk equipment, so
you have room for logs, keys, etc under the receivers proper, the famed
KH6IJ had his HRO60 mounted at a 45 degree angle facing up so he could
just lay his hand on the dial

a good crystal filter and an outboard 85 kc if strip helps too.

make sure the VFO knob is located conveniently to which ever hand you
deem to tune it with 

all send/receive functions should be in a single switch, preferably a
small movable one on the desk, i personally never have been able to
operate a foot switch over a contest period

good luck in the contest

mike w7dra