Tag: contesting
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Contest Logging Software: N1MM+ vs. N3FJP
Both are free, both are widely used, and both will log a contest correctly. The real difference between N1MM+ and N3FJP comes down to complexity versus simplicity.
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Contest Calendar 101: ARRL, CQ WW, and the Contests Worth Your Weekend
Hundreds of contests happen every year, and most of them aren’t worth your time. Here’s a guide to the handful that actually matter and when they happen.
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Setting Up N1MM+ for Your First Contest
N1MM+ is the free logger most serious contesters run. Here’s how to get it installed, configured for your station, and ready before the contest starts, not during it.
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Contesting 101: Why Bother, and How Cabrillo Logs Work
Contesting turns a normal weekend on the radio into a fast paced game of finding and working as many stations as possible. Here is why it is worth trying, and how your log actually gets submitted.
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VHF/UHF Contesting: Why Grid Squares Matter More Than You Think
VHF and UHF contesting runs on a completely different currency than HF: grid squares, not countries. Here’s how it works and why it rewards different skills.
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