[RSM] RSM Digest, Vol 1, Issue 14

[Gerry Hull]

During the contest:
- NO DXING.  DX is just another mult.  If you don't break a pile, LEAVE and
come back later.
- SPOT your friends.  Their is no RBN on SSB.  Spot DX if being heard in
VE4.
- TUNE the bands, however,
- Call CQ a LOT!  VE4 is an important multiplier.   If you have
propagation, CQing is a LOT more productive that S&P, even in low power.
- Ask mults to move bands if they are not in a big run.
- HAVE FUN!

73, Gerry VE4CDX / W1VE

@K2LE VT M/S this time -- part time VY1AAA.  Spot AAA if you hear me!!

Gerry Hull, W1VE   | Hancock, NH USA | +1-603-499-7373
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> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:10:30 -0500
> From: "Ed Richardson" <ed_richardson at shaw.ca>
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> Subject: [RSM] Contest Preparation
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> As I am sure everyone knows, CQWW-SSB is coming up next weekend. This
> contest is known affectionately as "The Big One", undoubtedly because it
> has
> the highest mass participation and it kickstarts the new contest season.
> (note -Real contesters know that CQWW-RTTY was the official start last
> month!:))
>
>
>
> By now you should be well into preparation mode for this event. In case you
> haven't given it a thought, here is my simple checklist of activities you
> should per4form over the next few days.
>
>
>
> Here is my check list for the coming week. If you have other items to share
> with the group please do.
>
>
>
> 1.      Prepare the contest logger program. This means updating the
> software
> to the latest version.
> 2.      Update your country files (WL_CTY.DAT)
> 3.      If you use it, update the CHECK PARTIAL (master.dta)
> 4.      Read the contest rules so that you know
>
> a.      start/stop times.
> b.      The scoring - bonuses, multipliers etc
> c.      the exchange,
> d.      off time requirements
>
> 5.      Review your previous years scores and logs. What worked, what
> didn't
> work in terms of strategy
> 6.      Decide what category to enter. Assisted, high power, single band
> etc.
> 7.      Determine your goal - What do you want to achieve? Win the world,
> country? Province? Set a record? Surpass a number of QSO? Make it realistic
> and achievable.
> 8.      Set a strategy to achieve your goals.
>
> a.      How many hours can you spend operating?
> b.      What bands can you work?
> c.      What is the solar forecast?
>
> 9.      Advise your spouse, family etc, of your plans
> 10.     Plan your menu (food and drinks) for the contest if you are
> planning
> an extended BIC attempt
> 11.     Set up your voice keyer if you are using it
> 12.     Ensure your audio levels are OK, no overdriving, do an on-air check
> with a friend.
> 13.     Test everything
> 14.     Do the Windows updates on your computer
> 15.     The day before, restart your computer and start your logger.
> 16.     Test everything
>
>
>
> Don't leave your prep to the morning (or evening) of the contest!!!!!
>
>
>
> If you are travelling to operate a superstation or if you are working
> remotes, then you will have to add the necessary steps for those plans.
> Please share your list of planning steps with the group!
>
>
>
> Good Luck
>
>
>
> Ed
>
> VE4EAR
>
>
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