[CQ-Contest] WPX SN...has to be a better way!

[bob at reconstructinghistory.com]

On May 26 19:21, "Dale Martin" <kg5u at hal-pc.org> wrote:
  
> This weekend, in my part-time effort, I was asked for repeats a lot...a
> whole lot...more than I can ever recall.  If there was a contest in which I
> did NOT feel loud, it was this one.  

I *never* feel loud, so for me AGN is a way of life. ;-)  100w and wires will do that to a fella.
 
> If I didn't hear him in about a half-second or a second, I hit it again and
> kept on until he interrupted me.  
[snip]
> Of course, I don't envision doing a whole contest at 26wpm.  But, if anyone
> wants to try that in order to validate my observations, have at it. 

Here's some validation from PA.  I found a quick QRS to make a big difference in solid copy.  You're right; I'm not gonna slow down unless it's needed, but if it's needed I certainly will.

Cheers,

Bob NQ3X

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