[HCARC] North American QSO Party Contest - SSB - This coming Saturday January 21st - 1800Z (12 Noon Local)

[galeheise at windstream.net]

To All-

  I received commitments from several people that they will be joining me sometime during the day on Saturday so we will be at the Red Cross Building from 11:30 am until around 6 pm or later if there is an interest to stay.  You may come and go as you please but may need to call my cell phone, 281-844-8897, to gain access if the time is other than 11:30.

  Before jumping into the contest I’ll spend a few minutes discussing how to download, update, configure and set up a log in the free N1MM contesting software.  After answering questions regarding N1MM I’ll talk about the contesting website I utilize, (SM3CER), to determine in which contest I may want to participate.  In addition, I’ll highlight how to search the rules for simple relevant information required to participate in a contest.

  As mentioned previously, the intent is to provide a low stress environment to allow everyone an opportunity to obtain hands on experience operating and logging.  These are the skills we can put to use on Field Day this coming June.  We plan to shift positions every 30 minutes but we may decide to shorten the time period if we have a number of people present.

  Thanks to all for your interest and see you on Saturday.

Gale
KM4DR
281-844-8897 Cell