[Fists] Contest tricks

[W2AGN]

On Saturday 11 May 2002 15:20, K�HB wrote:
> Dabbled around in the sprint today, and worked a lot of good operators. 
> Since (besides Morse) one of my ham radio addictions is contesting, I
> thought I'd offer some 'hints and kinks' to make you all more successful in
> the next FISTS sprint.


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Well, I worked you today (from W3IYQ). I hope my operating met those high 
standards. 

Frankly, a 599 means nothing. I have had a 599 report, and then multiple 
repeats requested. Many "expert" contesters send nothing but 599. It's 
programmed into their logging software. It takes less time to send everything 
twice, especially the number, than to go through numerous repeats. Perhaps if 
honest reports were given, we could use them as a basis to decide whether or 
not to send words twice. 
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      John L Sielke   W2AGN
         w2agn@w2agn.net
      http://www.w2agn.net