[CQ-Contest] Multi 2

[Jeff Draughn]

I couldn't agree more!

I keep making small changes as I can and trying to operate more. It's a lot
of fun to see my little score gradually going up.

I am beginning to realize I enjoy station building more than operating so
maybe a multi op effort one day. Lots of things to improve on..always!

73, Jeff


On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 1:38 PM Wes Jennings <wjennings2011 at hotmail.com>
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> Ok I am seeing again the whole remove and make new contest classes. Why do
> we continually complain about how xyz has this or that advantage and they
> always win. Guess what Improve what you have and compete and quit worrying
> about how they have advantages.
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> At the present time I am setting up multi 2 at the house why, because the
> GF likes to operate in the contests as do I, so radio time is the important
> thing. Also have others in the station to operate during the bigger
> contests. Now doing this means I will be running 100W as off grid and
> antenna systems are not designed for 1K. Will I be competitive NO just for
> that reason not to mention that I am also in Alaska.
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> This means I am working on antennas and trying to get every contact out of
> the 100w. Interfaces/Radios/Antenna systems are things we all can improve
> upon even the Big Guns. Operating time and learning how to use all of this
> effectively is very important also. Lets get on this track of thinking
> instead of I am a victim track.
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> The Big Guns have alot of information to share, I am sure they would be
> more then willing to share it. But I can see where they would not wish to
> share it here with all the bickering and complaining. The issues I have
> here is not receive, unlike alot of places but rather getting more gain out
> of the transmit signal. Or novel idea is possibly getting better receive in
> other locations so weak signals can be heard.
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> Why is it that if I hit the RBN or am spotted I will 8-10, be worked by
> the big stations back east almost instantaneous. This is because they can
> hear me and are willing to work thru the exchange. Points and mults are one
> thing, that is the operators responsibility and of course the antennas but
> alot of it is watching and operating the station to its max capabilities.
> We all could use suggestions on how to do such from our locations and
> stations. And I am not just talking about the Big Guns ...
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> I am totally revamping the antenna farm here to incorporate running
> multi2, also the station. So many options and ideas; what ones will produce
> the best and what ones can I afford to do. How can I make the station More
> FUN for new hams to make mistakes operating and learn. How do I get more
> Q's in the log to show people that YES you can get on from up here with
> 100W and WAS in a weekend or DXCC in a weekend and no the bands are not
> DEAD but just open to other places. Basically get more on the air which
> means more q's in the contests.
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> if you don't like the contest categories because you can't win in them,
> try working with others in you area and state and do the contest but have
> your own categories that your group will be able to compete and measure
> themselves against.
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> Lets just keep in mind this is a hobby to have fun with and learn and
> grow!!!!
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> Wes,
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