[ILQSO] Digital Operations

[Steve Woodruff]

Chuck, you talk about competing with the big guns,
but remember, not everyone is "in it to win it" and some people don't
have the skills and great antennas to compete with the even modest
contesters.  For this group of people, I'm sure there may be some
enjoyment in contesting in digital modes, even for only a few hours.

I'm sure there's room for "fun" in this contest, right?  ;)

Steve N9OH


----- Original Message ----
From: "KI9A at aol.com" <KI9A at aol.com>
To: ilqso at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:37:54 AM
Subject: Re: [ILQSO] Digital Operations

Just my 2 cents...While I like to see new modes used,  there is really 
no way to compete with the big guns without using CW.  There is no way you 
can rip PSK QSO's out as fast as CW.  But, but, it is better than nothing! 
Just don't feel too let down....If something happens where my rate drops BIG 
time, I'll check the digital freqs, but, in an 8 hour party, it's not likely 
I'll make it.

If you are cw challenged, why not use your interface to help copy the 
code??? I know of at least one big gun that uses that to help out.

Please post after the party, and let us know how much activity, and which 
bands were the most productive.

73- Chuck KI9A