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Contest Operating – Single Op Fred Laun, K3ZO Ken Claerbout, K4ZW. Single Operator - Planning. You have to have a good reason for everything you do!. Read the Rules DXing vs. Contesting Know your Prefixes. Single Operator - Planning. What band to start?
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Contest Operating – Single Op Fred Laun, K3ZO Ken Claerbout, K4ZW
Single Operator - Planning You have to have a good reason for everything you do! Read the Rules DXing vs. Contesting Know your Prefixes
Single Operator - Planning What band to start? Check the bands in the days before the contest. Start on the highest open band. Run or S&P? S&P technique – “call ‘em all!”
Single Operator - Planning Finding a run frequency. Use your rate meter as a guide. When should you take time off?
Single Operator – Operating Tips Vary your speed. Don’t run your call together. When should you call the other station? How long should you stay in a pileup? Pileup technique.