2021-04-15, 10:48:40
(This post was last modified: 2021-04-15, 18:42:57 by Adam_VE3FP.)
As one of the most popular Amateur Radio weekends for Ontario ops quickly approaches, (Saturday Apr. 17, 2:00pm to 1:00am DST then Sunday from 8:00am till 2:00pm is the Ontario QSO party as well as the World Amateur Radio Day) the bands should be quite busy and opportunities for new contacts should be plenty.
In the recent years GBARC members used to take part in this contest similar to Field Day as a group but current Covid-19 situation does not permit group gatherings. For newly licensed ops, it is a great opportunity to make many contacts and experience the sport of contesting.
You don't need to operate for the duration of the contest. Set your own goals like number of hours you want to operate or number of contacts, counties, states or countries want to make.
To make it more interesting is why I thought the Grey vs Bruce challenge would be of interest.
For those who never operated contest on their own, here is where to start.
https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/mmfiles/
install logging program: preferably N1MM+ Logger and configure your radio in Config menu
then: select QSOPARTY from Log Type menu.
Making contacts is simple:
If you Search & Pounce (you responding to station who is calling) :
Send your call once : VE3FP
if N8AA hears your call, he will send his exchange : VE3FP 599 OH
you VE3FP will send your exchange: 599 GRY
If are Running (you are calling):
Send CQ OQP (once or twice) followed by your call VE3FP
if you hear N8AA to your call then you send the exchange: N8AA 599 GRY
he will respond with his exchange: 599 OH you will then send TU
that is all there is to it.
If you have any problems setting up the logging program, post your questions on this forum.
In the recent years GBARC members used to take part in this contest similar to Field Day as a group but current Covid-19 situation does not permit group gatherings. For newly licensed ops, it is a great opportunity to make many contacts and experience the sport of contesting.
You don't need to operate for the duration of the contest. Set your own goals like number of hours you want to operate or number of contacts, counties, states or countries want to make.
To make it more interesting is why I thought the Grey vs Bruce challenge would be of interest.
For those who never operated contest on their own, here is where to start.
https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/mmfiles/
install logging program: preferably N1MM+ Logger and configure your radio in Config menu
then: select QSOPARTY from Log Type menu.
Making contacts is simple:
If you Search & Pounce (you responding to station who is calling) :
Send your call once : VE3FP
if N8AA hears your call, he will send his exchange : VE3FP 599 OH
you VE3FP will send your exchange: 599 GRY
If are Running (you are calling):
Send CQ OQP (once or twice) followed by your call VE3FP
if you hear N8AA to your call then you send the exchange: N8AA 599 GRY
he will respond with his exchange: 599 OH you will then send TU
that is all there is to it.
If you have any problems setting up the logging program, post your questions on this forum.
73, Adam ve3fp