Well, I for one work every other Wednesday -- and if something comes
up on my only night of the week off (that I didn't have to work at least
a part of the day) then I won't be able to make it on those days either.
It's a lousy schedule, but somebody's got to do it! Especially if you
want a job in this county without commuting somewhere else.
I agree that a topic of discussion is a great idea. I have not had a
contest guru so have only learned by reading and listening to others.
Kevan
N4XL
On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 5:56 PM, W5JR - Mike <w5jr.lists at att.net> wrote:
> These sound like a plan Mack & Mike. I'm bummed I will miss a couple of
> nets in early May while I'm /KH6. I'm sure no one is feeling too much
> sympathy for me. I need to work on that remote access HF radio!!
>
> tnx
> Mike
>
> On Apr 13, 2011, at 10:09 PM, Mack McCormick <w4ax.mack at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I think you do a fantastic job. I've always found that nets last when they
> serve a purpose. May I suggest that you have a topic each week and publish
> that in advance. It could cover any aspect of contesting/DXing. Some thought
> starters:
> 1. What is your strategy for spending the most time possible in the chair?
> Sleep, food, drinks, breaks, etc.
> 2. When should you run and when should you S&P?
> 3. How do you get started in SO2R?
> 4. Strategies for improving and keeping a high Q rate.
> 5. What is the best way to use logging features like "enter send message"?
> 6. A discussion of antennas for people on a modest budget or with antenna
> restrictions.
> 7. For the contest category winners; what is the best strategy if you want
> to win a particular contest category?
> 8. What is the single most important tip you'd give to an intermediate
> level contester to help them get to the next level?
>
> I'm sure others on the list would have dozens of other topics but for me a
> brief discussion by some or all net participants would be a very worthwhile
> use of my time and encourage me to participate in the net. BTW, I didn't
> participate tonight because I'm out of town on business.
>
> Thanks again es 73,
>
> Mack de W4AX
>
> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM, Michael Almeter <w4mja at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> The South East Contest Club's net has been meeting now for about a
>> month. For the first two weeks of the net, we had a great turnout and active
>> participation. But as of lately, it seems participation has fallen, and
>> tonight we only had 6 members check in.
>> I'd be interested in hearing any improvement ideas that anyone may
>> have. I don't want to be stuck in my ways, running the the net, "my way or
>> the highway". If anyone has any suggestions on how I could improve, or
>> anything that might make people more inclined to check in, please don't
>> hesitate to suggest them.
>> I've called nets before that were similar to pulling teeth to check
>> in... "Well, I try to make the net, but I'd rather be watching roller derby
>> on the WB". I want everyone to have a good time, and enjoy this. How can I
>> make this better?
>>
>> 73,
>> Mike
>> W4MJA
>>
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>
> --
> 73,
>
> Mack de W4AX
>
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