Dang! I need to move my antenna outdoors. Chuck W5PR
On Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 1:13 PM Michael Rutkaus <mrutk...@gmail.com> wrote: > Being fairly low on the Perry Totem Pole, I only made about 31 contacts > last weekend. So I (seriously) asked Google's AI "Bard" how to make more > contacts. Here are the results after a few seconds: > > I asked Google’s Bard how to make more cw contacts during the Stew Perry > contest! After a few seconds: > > Here are some tips on how to make more CW contacts during the Stew Perry > Top Band Distance Challenge: > > - Start early. The band tends to be less crowded early in the contest, > so you’ll have a better chance of making contacts with stations from all > over the world. > - Use a good antenna. A good antenna is essential for making contacts on > 160 meters. If you can, set up your antenna outdoors in a clear area. > - Operate at a high power level. This will give you a better chance of > being heard by stations in distant locations. > - Use a good CW key. A good CW key will make it easier for you to send > and receive CW at high speeds. > - Be patient. It can take some time to make contacts on 160 meters, > especially during a busy contest. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t > make a > lot of contacts right away. > > Here are some additional tips that may help you make more CW contacts: > > - Use a contest logging program. This will help you keep track of your > contacts and make it easier to submit your log after the contest. > - Listen to the band before you start calling. This will give you an > idea of what stations are active and what their call signs are. > - Call CQ slowly and clearly. This will help stations to hear you and > identify your call sign. > - Be responsive to calls. If you hear a station calling you, respond as > quickly as possible. > - Use a friendly and encouraging tone. This will make it more likely > that stations will want to work you again. > > I hope these tips help you make more CW contacts during the Stew Perry Top > Band Distance Challenge! > > > Mike > > K4QET > Reply > > > > > < > https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > Virus-free.www.avast.com > < > https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > _________________ > Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband > Reflector > _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector