[CQ-Contest] CWOPS CWT Tactics

[Mark - N5OT]

Hey Pete,

I did 111 QSOs with a 40 meter vertical and one radio.  I was running 
1000 watts output.  The last 25 QSOs were on 20 meters where I had to 
use a tuner in the shack to make the 40 meter vertical work.

The serious guys (AA3B et al) are SO2R, or whatever they call that 
new-fangled thing where you hold down a CQ frequency on each of multiple 
bands simultaneously.  Still, 47 QSOs in 10 minutes is very impressive!

Anyway, I gave up SO2R - wow - about 10 years ago, because it made 
contest operating a little too much like work.  Today I S&Pd up 40 
meters until I found a clear frequency and set up shop.  I stayed there 
until the rate dropped below 120 and moved to 20 meters.  Mostly S&P 
there with the silly vertical.

The 1300Z CWT is the one that fits my day best.  I try to get on for 
it.  It is definitely huge fun.

73 - Mark N5OT


On 6/26/2019 9:26 AM, N4ZR wrote:
> I find myself really getting into the CWTs these days - 2 one-hour 
> sessions are fun without wiping out my day, and it's too bad the third 
> session is so late here on the East Coast, but I understand the purpose.
>
> Anyhow, looking at the online scores, I'm blown away.  How on earth do 
> the top ops manage over 200 QSOs in an hour, like this morning?  As 
> for 47 Qs in 10 minutes by K3WJV - I am in awe.
>
> Anyone care to share tactical insights? For instance, running vs S&P, 
> when and on what bands, depending on the session?
>
>