Being fairly low on the Perry Totem Pole, I only made about 31 contacts last weekend. So I (seriously) asked Google's AI "Bard" how to make more contacts. Here are the results after a few seconds:
I asked Google’s Bard how to make more cw contacts during the Stew Perry contest! After a few seconds: Here are some tips on how to make more CW contacts during the Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge: - Start early. The band tends to be less crowded early in the contest, so you’ll have a better chance of making contacts with stations from all over the world. - Use a good antenna. A good antenna is essential for making contacts on 160 meters. If you can, set up your antenna outdoors in a clear area. - Operate at a high power level. This will give you a better chance of being heard by stations in distant locations. - Use a good CW key. A good CW key will make it easier for you to send and receive CW at high speeds. - Be patient. It can take some time to make contacts on 160 meters, especially during a busy contest. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t make a lot of contacts right away. Here are some additional tips that may help you make more CW contacts: - Use a contest logging program. This will help you keep track of your contacts and make it easier to submit your log after the contest. - Listen to the band before you start calling. This will give you an idea of what stations are active and what their call signs are. - Call CQ slowly and clearly. This will help stations to hear you and identify your call sign. - Be responsive to calls. If you hear a station calling you, respond as quickly as possible. - Use a friendly and encouraging tone. This will make it more likely that stations will want to work you again. I hope these tips help you make more CW contacts during the Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge! Mike K4QET Reply <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
