For contesting, also try kids voices (either gender), VFO shift 150 Hz high (or low -- depending on SSB mode) and distortion -- by over driving the microphone amplifier or turning up the compression to uncomfortable levels. A few local contesters have tried the latter option and claim success.
RH Rick Hiller *The Radio Hotel* -- W5RH On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 9:09 AM, K5HM via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > IT is a well-known fact the female voice attracts more attention than the > cacophony of male voices during a contest. I have often heard an operator > say, “who’s the YL?” > > > > It is the higher pitch that makes the voice stand out. The same is true > when trying to break a pile up on a popular DXpedition. > > > > Good contesters often record the CQ and the exchange during a contest. > It’s not against the rules. And there is no rule that it has to be the > actual operator’s voice. > > > > So maybe it’s worth a try on my next contest? > > > > > > 73, > > Ron, K5HM > > [email protected] > > www.qrz.com/db/k5hm > > [image: ARRL Logo][image: logo (2)][image: smaller Prize] > > * Excelsior!* > > > > *From:* BVARC [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *KC5RET > KC5RET via BVARC > *Sent:* Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:55 PM > *To:* John Chauvin <[email protected]>; BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB < > [email protected]> > *Cc:* KC5RET KC5RET <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Are you interested in some non-competative > on-the-air activity, and get a few new DX countries as a result. > > > > Hello all, > > > > Thanks to Nizar's message and then having it reinforced by John's > Chauvin's message, I downloaded N3FJP CQDX contest software and after I > got back to the cabin Saturday evening, gave the 'event' a shot. > > > > I only operated 3 hours, but I had a lot of fun. > > > > Right away, I figured I need to learn how to use the keyer built into my > rig (IC-7300) and then after giving my callsign about 20 times before > getting a 59 and zone number, I need to get the hexbeam I bought from Mr. > Bartosh (Thanks again, BTW!) up asap. And then, hopefully, my amp will come > back in operating condition. > > > > Next time, the event will be the only thing I have to do on the calendar > that weekend. > > > > Until this weekend, the only two events/contests I've ever put any effort > into were a VHF/UHF contest in 2012, and the Museum Ships weekend in 2015 > and 2016. > > > > I'm probably never going to come close to winning any of these > event/contests, but if they ever have one where you total a club's scores, > then maybe I might make a difference. > > > > I also learned some tricks over the weekend. One operator had a very cute > sounding girl record his "CQ Contest CQ Contest" message, which I'm sure > generated a LOT of traffic his way. I'm sure what he did was within the > rules, but not sure if it was fair. It was funny to hear how 'dead' the air > would become when the op would suddenly would answer another operator's 59 > + zone number reply. And then after saying 'QRZ' the cute girl would come > back on. > > > > My girlfriend will be making some keyer messages next time I see her. > > > > I'll be digging into the regular and Nifty manuals for my rig over the > next few weeks. > > > > John and Nizar, thanks for the incentive. > > > > 73, Rob, KC5RET > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 6:10 PM, John Chauvin via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I would like to reinforce what Nizar said. > > > > I hate to use the word "contest" because for most of us, the CQWWDX event > this weekend is not a contest but rather, an event. You can operate for a > couple hours or you can operate for 24 (as allowed of the 48 hour window). > When I work it, I don't win any awards. What I do succeed in is working a > few new countries, and probably a bunch of new band-countries (same country > worked before, but on a new band). Rest assured, I won't be on-the-air for > 24 hours. I usually work for 2 or 3 hours, with a few coffee, stretching > and necessity breaks, and then take a 1 or 2 hour break. Also, since the > 24 hours can be anywhere in the 48 hour period, I might go to sleep for 4 > or 5 hours, then wake at 1AM and work 80 or 40M. To further prove that I'm > not competitive (besides my awful scores) is that I have an old amplifier > that I use, but it can "only" put out 300-500 watts (depending on the > band). Once you go over 100W, you are in the "high power" category whether > you transmit 105W or 1500W. There's no in-between category. So, if I were > trying to be competitive, I would certainly be at a disadvantage when the > "heavyweights" are running a full 1500W and working the full 24 hours > allowed. The moral here: Do It! Don't be intimidated. Just "compete" > with yourself and don't worry about others. Who cares about "them." > > > > Nizar recommended the N3FJP software because, for non-contesters (like > me), it is easier to set up and get started than other more > complex/comprehensive software (N1MM is often mentioned). Here's a minor > correction to the info about AC Log (by N3FJP). AC Log is the general > logging program whereas you should use N3FJP "contest specific" N3FJP log > for the CQWWDX event. It will set you back $9. It's an easy download and > a 2 or 3 minute setup. Call me if you get stuck (very unlikely). Later, > should you choose, you can secure the whole suite of N3FJP contest specific > logs, plus AC Log, plus a lot of other special logs (more than 100 in all) > for $50 BUT YOU RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR any previously purchased logs. > Furthermore, any future updates on any specific logs that you previously > purchased are free and any new software N3FJP comes out with is free if you > purchased the full suite. There are no maintenance or annual fees. > > > > So, be the "last of the big time high rollers" and drop $9 of the N3FJP's > CQWWDX software. Go to N3FJP.com . If you have any questions on this, > feel free to contact me (phone and e-mail is in the Roster on BVARC.com. > > > > So, go for it! To steal a phrase from The Radio Hotel, I'll "see you on > the air" this weekend. > > > > Don't wait until Friday afternoon to do this. It takes a few hours to get > the password after you submit the funds (PayPal or Credit Card) as N3FJP > doesn't do this full time and has a real job but is specifically promptly > available before major contests. > > > > Good luck, be laid back and ENJOY yourself. > > > > Tnx es 73 > > de John, K5IZO > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Nizar Mullani via BVARC <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Cc:* Nizar Mullani <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2016 6:30 AM > *Subject:* [BVARC] CQ WW SSB contest this weekend > > > > This is a great weekend for working a lot of foreign stations whether you > collect countries or not. A lot of stations will be on the air from all > over the world starting at 7 pm CST on Friday till 6:59 pm on Sunday. > > > > Most of the foreign stations will have big antennas and great operators > who can pick out weak signals. So, give them a call and send them a simple > 59 04 exchange. 59 is the RS and 04 is our CQ zone. You can read the > instructions at this web site http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm . > > > > The contest runs for two days. Come Sunday, a lot of the big stations will > be looking to work new stations. So, even if you don't have a good antenna, > give them a call. If you hear them, they will most likely hear you. > > > > Europe should be open for us during daylight hours on 15 and 20 meters. > Try South America in the afternoon on 10 meters. Asia opens up for us in > the evening hours on 15 and 20 meters. 40 and 80 meters are great for night > time operation. > > > > If you want to keep a log and compete in this contest, contact me or N5XZ > or K5HM if you need help with logging programs. AC Log has a low cost > version that you can purchase. > > > > 73 and have fun working the world this weekend. Get on the 10 meter net at > 8 pm tonight on 28.488 MHz if you need more information. > > > > Nizar K0NM. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > >
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