Last thursday it was time again for the NTC QSO party. And despite I wrote in the last post about this that I didn't want to use N1MM+ logger with all its features I just did. I wanted to know if it would help me making more QSOs. And actually, yes it did. I made 6 QSOs on 80m and 7 on 40m. It helped that I already had a name through the logger. Although I worked a NM (Non Member) which name I copied well. Not really important for me but I ended 10th of 17 participants in the electronic section. Not bad at all. I have to say I copied the contest exchanges well but some also keyed text to me which I didn't understand. I guess it was something like "have fun" or "tnx for the QSO". I even dared to call CQ NTC on 80m a few times. I got some stations back to me, actually I found it easier to "run" (call CQ) compared to "S&P" (Search & Pounce). I did the keying myself and didn't use the automatic keyer from N1MM. I messed up a few times, but I guess every beginner has this and no one gets angry about this with CW. Looking forward to the next NTCQP.
2 comments:
Good morning Bas, all your consistent hard work is paying off! Yes once you fully understand N1MM+ it is great to use in contesting. It is the only contest program I use and it is very well supported. They do have a Groups.io page were you can ask questions. The pre-fill in this program does have an advantage but you still have to be on your toes. Sometime the prefill is not correct and you need to change it on the fly. Great to read that you gave running a go. I remember the first couple of times I did it and I had butterflies and was hoping I did ok. As for messing up we all do it and we all know it happens and the contest folks are very forgiving that way. Great to read the post and see how far you have come along. Never forget the progress you made when in times of frustration.
73 and have a great weekend.
Mike
VE9KK
Tnx Mike, you comment is always appreciated. It was absolutely a difficult hour of CW for me despite the use of N1MM logger. But I'm satisfied with the result, so far I do improve every time. I know that messing up is not the end of the world but at the particular moment you feel so stupid. 73, Bas
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