[CQ-Contest] ARRL Field Day

[Nate Bargmann]

* On 2010 09 Jun 07:10 -0500, jpescatore at aol.com wrote:
> If you are introducing potential contesters to contesting via Field Day, I think it is much better to get them running stations, vs. using spotting - they will be much better off getting comfortable with running, since that is often a real big obstacle to non-contesters.
> 
> 
> If you introducing new hams to ham operating in general via Field Day, I think it would be much, much better to have them turn a dial, recognize calls themselves, vs. at an early stage in their operating start out being "click and shooters."
> 
> 
> For introducing contesters to spot-assisted computer logging, or for contesters looking to maximize FD contacts, sure - but for newbies, FD should really be about improving basic operating skills.

I agree whole-heartedly.  John offers excellent advice.

73, de Nate >>

-- 

"The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all
possible worlds.  The pessimist fears this is true."

Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html