By Ed Durrant, DD5LP/G8GLM/VK2JI
Thousands of radio amateurs enter contests, but what is the appeal? What do you need to know to participate? This is where Contesting Basics comes in. Contesting can appear daunting, but Ed Durrant sets out to demystify it so you can get into contesting and enjoy the challenge for yourself.
If you've heard the many contest stations on the bands at the weekend and want to know more about what it is all about then this book is for you, as it sets out to explain the Contesting Basics. From the simple 'what is contesting?' though 'how to get started' and 'what you need to get started', Contesting Basics covers exactly what you need to know as a newcomer to this great part of the amateur radio hobby. There are helpful explanations of what your station might look like from 'little pistol' to 'big gun', what to expect during a contest, typical QSOs and how to get started, virtual contesting and even organising your own contest. There are also guides to the particular 'lingo' used in amateur radio contesting and invaluable reference material.
Many people enter contests because they like making QSOs and, given that in the large contests there are thousands of stations on the air, the chances are you can do exactly that. However, there are also smaller, local or specialist band or mode contests that can become just as addictive. Whatever your preference, Contesting Basics sets out to provide a path to getting started. In the majority of cases, radio amateurs take part to have fun, to challenge themselves and you don't need to be a super-station to take part. So why not try it?
After reading Contesting Basics, you will come away with a great understanding of what contesting is about, and perhaps you will be enticed to have a go. Beware though, amateur radio contesting can be addictive, it is after all fun!
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Size 176x240mm, 88 Pages, ISBN: 9781 9139 9590 4
Non-Members: £9.99, RSGB Members: £8.49
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