[OKDXA] ARRL article on tips/tricks/rituals for contesting

[Harrop, Sierra, W5DX]

Fellow OKDXA Members,

I am working on an article for ARRL to add some color to promoting the phone weekend of the ARRL DX Contest. I've got all the rules and best practices, but what I would like to share is any tips you folks may have from a human factors standpoint. Do you have any contesting rituals? Favorite food or beverage? Mission-critical snacks? Any tips on how to stay comfortable and competitive in the contesting environment? If you have any thoughts, just reply, or give me a call if you'd rather. My cell is 405-808-8478. Only send me things you're comfortable being quoted on in the ARRL Letter and web site. Thanks in advance!

73,
Sierra Harrop, W5DX
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