[CQ-Contest] Newbie Assimilation

[Michael Coslo]

On Jan 16, 2006, at 5:43 PM, K0HB wrote:

>>
>> I'm not smart enough to put this into words, but there seems to be an
>> attitude with multi-ops where they may need operators, and may  
>> even say so
>> in their 3830 story. However, what they mean to say is they want  
>> known
>> bigshots or people who are already their pals, not just anyone. I  
>> didn't
>> understand that when I contacted a couple of them, now I do.
>>
>
> Craig,
>
> Not to "cop an attitude", but you're wrong.
>
> I know it would be a bit of a "jaunt", but before next contest  
> weekend call
> up Paul, W0AIH, ( http://www.qth.com/w0aih ) and reserve a seat.   
> The only
> "credential" you'll need is your license and willingness to  
> contribute some
> BIC time ("Butt In Chair").
>

	There *are* some folks who look for experienced and fast Op's. There  
is no doubt of that. But there are also plenty of stations that will  
take a newbie and allow them to get their feet wet. And  until you do  
get more experience, that will be a good place for you, Craig.

	We all have to start somewhere. And there are plenty of groups who  
take in newbies.

	- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -