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Discover a wealth of essential resources for contesting in amateur radio. This guide covers everything from traditional paper logs and summary sheets to modern digital tools. Explore publications like QST and the National Contest Journal for expert insights. Learn about antenna design and propagation predictions through reputable sources. Leverage online tools such as contest calendars and email reflectors to enhance your contesting experience. Join clubs and connect with fellow operators to share knowledge and strategies for successful contests.
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Contesting Resources and Tools Dave Robbins, K1TTT
In the beginning… • Paper logs • Paper dupe sheets • Paper summary sheets • After contest paper work could take a week
Paper Stuff • QST and CQ magazines • National Contest Journal (NCJ) • Many publications… • Low Band DXing – ON4UN • Yagi Antenna Design – W2PV • Physical Design of Yagi Antennas – W6QHS • ARRL Handbook, Antenna book, etc.. • Rohn Catalog • Belden Catalog
Computer revolution • Logging • Operating assistant • Propagation prediction • Antenna design • Terrain analysis • THE INTERNET!
Just a few resources • K1TTT.NET • YCCC.ORG • CONTESTING.COM • WA7BNM Contest Calendar (http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/contestcal.html) • CQ-CONTEST email reflector • YCCC email reflector (YCCC.ORG) • ARRL Rate Sheet email (ARRL.ORG)
Most important! Clubs and Members