Jeez, don't make it too complicated. The fact that you are doing this
at all is enough, and is to be commended. Whatever you think will
work, though, go for it. You're a contesting rarity, keep it up!
73, N7OR
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:53:12 -0800, Jim Smith <jimsmith@shaw.ca> wrote:
> We're at it again. So far, have 8 hours' worth of newbies scheduled for
> Saturday, starting at 0700 local. One from my CW class was here for the
> ARRL SSB DX. He had so much fun he's coming back and bringing a friend
> who hasn't a clue about ham radio!
>
> I might have someone on Sun between 0700 - 1100 local but haven't heard yet.
>
> If you happen to think of it, a simple remark like, "Welcome to HF
> radio," does amazing things to a newbie's interest level.
>
> I'm trying to set up a formal contest training scene with classification
> of ops by contesting skill sets. I finally bit the bullet and figured
> out how to set up a web site so I wouldn't have to keep sending out
> giant e-mails loaded with attachments to explain to everyone what they
> would be doing. All the stuff is now on the site. If you're
> interested, check out
> http://members.shaw.ca/jimsmith/
>
> The skill levels with labels like Competent and Advanced are aimed at a
> Club population with virtually no HF experience. What I'm calling
> competent probably wouldn't get their foot in the door of a major
> multi-op.
>
> Lots of work to be done on sorting out skills and Levels yet.
>
> See you on the weekend.
>
> 73, Jim VE7FO
>
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