Here's the description of the feature added in version and later by N2IC: "Added macro to shift the active radio frequency by the frequency increment in the Configurer->Other tab. N1MM Logger+ added a new feature that will be of interest to Sprint contest participants: "Silent" macros that can be included in messages to automatically change the operating frequency after a QSO. David points out that knowing the rules, and the changes in the rules, is important, and should influence where you point your antennas and what bands you are on to maximize QSO values. Prefixes are the multipliers, so if you have a unique one, or access to a unique one, use it! He also points out that part-time contesters could maximize their contribution by throwing in with a distributed multi-multi effort. David, WD6T, starts off with location, location, location, then heads into antennas, pointing out that contacts on 160 through 40 meters are worth double those on the higher bands.
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You can find some excellent pointers on strategy and how to maximize your score by reading the CQ WPX RTTY Contest (completed) pointers in the Northern California Contest Club's February JUG. The CQ WPX SSB Contest is coming up on the March 27 weekend.
"The rules for BARTG RTTY contests require appending the true call area." Bob is N7WY/0 for BARTG contests in January, but N7WY when he's operating from Wyoming. Bob, N7WY, writes that for some contests, the contest rules require you to include call area with your call sign. In the last issue, the Operating Tip stated that it's generally unnecessary to include the call area with your call sign when operating outside the traditional call area boundaries. The dates are as follows: March 13, June 19, October 23, and December 18. This year's "Main Stew" in December will occur one week earlier than normal, on 12/18, to avoid a conflict with 12/25. Tree, N6TR, has posted the 2021 dates for the four Stew Perry 160 meter contests. Like the CW event previously, due to COVID-19 there's a temporary accommodation for multi-operator stations. The ARRL International DX Contest, SSB, is the weekend of March 6. NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND GENERAL INTEREST 4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint.SARL Hamnet 40m Simulated Emerg Contest.In the last issue, who was that smiling guy operating from W8UM, the University of Michigan Amateur Radio Club, during the North American Collegiate Championship? Michael, KE8AQW, that's who! Michael is the W8UM President / W8AXZ Trustee.Ĭomplete information for all contests follows the Conversation section For more information and rules, see QRPFOXHUNTL.ORG." See the Sights and Sounds section for more information.ĭale, WC7S, notes:" The QRP FOX HUNTS are held on 40 and 80 meters during the winter, through April 1. The QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo on March 12-14 includes a number of contesting related presentations.
Stations participating in the RSGB Commonwealth (BERU) contest don't get any points for working a US station, so they may not answer your call. March 13 - What's NOT happening on the March 13 weekend? There are at least 20 events, spanning 160 meters to UHF, with CW, RTTY, SSB, PSK. If SSB is not your thing, there's the Open Ukraine RTTY Championship. In the upcoming weekend of March 6, the SSB side of the ARRL International DX Contest will be the main event.