As a new ham, contesting is an interesting side of the hobby/service.  I am 
currently only a Technician, but am working on upgrading to General in the next 
few weeks.  I worked the SS as a guest op at the local radio club and had a 
very good time.  The Sunday doldrums hit us very hard here in 3 land.  We could 
hear the sections on the west coast, but couldn't make contact.
I have already informed the XYL of my future contesting plans.  I have so much 
to learn... I should have jumped in this hobby/service 15 years ago when I was 
in my teens.  Stupid me thought ham radio was for geeks.  Guess I'm a geek now 
;)
Any must read material out there for the budding contester?  I'm not looking to 
be a big gun, but rather be a big in the little gun world.
-Steve Hanlon
KB3KAQ 
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