[RTTY] [CQ-Contest] AA5AU Contest Notes on 2012 RTTY Roundup

[Mark n2qt]

The only things I'd add are:

Be aware of each contest's treatment of mults.  In RU mults only count once
so you only need to work then once rather than looking for more on other
bands.  So pure rate predominates and generally the mults come to you.

Some contests also have different points structure (like WPX) based on bands
or location, so a great rate of 1 pointers can get beat by a so so rate of
higher value contacts.

I think it is so great the Don does these after action reports (and 
remembers
enough of what was happening in the contest to be able to write them).
It is always good to learn at the knees of a master.

Mark n2qt


-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Brandon
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 10:23 AM
To: 'Don Hill AA5AU' ; rtty at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RTTY] [CQ-Contest] AA5AU Contest Notes on 2012 RTTY Roundup

This is a very good article that underlines several good points:
1.  Rate is king -- keep your eye on the rate meter.  Don't freak out about
brief dips, but don't ignore trends.
2.  If things slow down, "stir the pot" -- change bands, change from run to
S&P, etc.
3.  Be especially agile if you use low power and/or have limited antennas.
A good clear frequency is really important.
3.  Don't let a second (or third!) radio become a distraction.

That's all I know about contesting.  :-)  Congrats to AA5AU.

Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don Hill AA5AU
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:25 AM
To: rtty at contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] AA5AU Contest Notes on 2012 RTTY Roundup

http://rttycontesting.com/contestnotes/2012_arrlru.htm

It's a little long in the tooth, but it's the first time a low power station
(using low antennas) has surpassed the 2000 QSO mark in
the ARRL RTTY Roundup. I hope others can learn from my experience.

73, Don AA5AU
http://www.aa5au.com
http://www.rttycontesting.com

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