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Monthly Archives: June 2009

How to learn from every ham radio contest

When taking notes at the end of the contest — what went well and what could have been better — what should you consider for inclusion?
Here’s a short trigger list for what you can learn from every contest:
Equipment

Radio working properly
Amplifier working properly
Keyer working properly
Computer issues
Contesting software issues
Interface issues
Rotor box issues

Antennas

Each antenna, each band notes
Directional weakness [...]

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