[CountyHunters] Some advice please

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:20:04 -0500

I picked up 40 states in one weekend there.  It is definitely doable.  I
even picked up Hawaii and Alaska from that net (ssb, that is).

Buck

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> Hi Dale:
> 
> Welcome to county hunting!  I suggest you either drop the 
> subject right now or prepare to suffer withdrawal if you have 
> other priorities in your life.
> 
> USA-CA is the only award I ever seriously worked for; and I 
> found lots of friends and fun on the way to first time around.
> 
> I only work CW, so perhaps we won't meet if you prefer SSB 
> mode.  The CW net is on 14056.5 KHZ; and you can hear someone 
> most of the time if you listen a while.  The CW ops also QSY 
> to 7039.0, 21056.5 and 28056.5 when mobile or operating in 
> the county hunter contest.  
> 
> You don't have to join anything; just listen to the net and 
> do what the other ops are doing.  On SSB there is a little 
> more strict procedure; on CW it is very informal and the 
> procedure is obvious after listening to a mobile for a few minutes.
> 
> You would probably enjoy looking at www.marac.org wet site; 
> it contains info on all aspects of county hunting, provides a 
> forum for exchanging info, county hunter database, and other 
> "stuff."  Remember, you don't have to join anything to chase 
> mobiles and hunt counties.
> 
> As far as rate Carter, MO, it won't matter after you operate 
> a few times.  But some will always be looking for the county. 
>  And you don't need to be in a rate county or operate mobile 
> to get counties.  The nets are fun and makes hunting counties 
> very pleasant.  Information on planned mobile trips and needs 
> is available on the MARAC or www.countyhunter.com websites.  
> 
> CQ sells the book for keeping track of counties worked and 
> for sending for the basic or all the awards.
> 
> Good luck whichever mode you prefer... it sure does beat 
> hunting states? 
> On a good weekend, you can get most states between the fixed 
> and mobile stations on the nets.
> 
> 73, Norm, W3DYA
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