HF Ham Radio Contesting For Beginners!

Martin VK7GN gave a fascinating and highly educational talk on the art of HF contesting. Covered points were planning, getting a feel for the band, operating technique and some record contact rates! Also included were some tips on using VKCL for the upcoming Remembrance Day contest. Following Martin's presentation, Richard VK7ZBX gave some tips on operating VHF/UHF in contests. This can be viewed here:    • Ham Radio Contesting For Beginners - VHF a...   This presentation was recorded at the Radio and Electronics Association of Southern Tasmania (REAST) Amateur Radio Club: https://www.reast.asn.au/ 🎥 Watch more recent videos here:    / hamradiodx   ⏱️Chapters⏱️ 0:00 HF Contesting with Martin VK7GN 0:39 B.I.C Rule 2:34 Planning For a Contest 4:12 Band Feel 5:41 Hobart and London/LA Centred Maps 7:58 Operating Technique 14:18 Search and Pounce 15:52 How fast can you Contest? 17:32 Operating from VK 18:12 The 5/9 Debacle 19:59 What Station Do You Need? 21:30 Log Checking 26:44 Tips for Operating in the RD Contest 28:18 VKCL Contest Logger 34:34 Have Fun! Buy HRDX Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch Items I use in my shack: http://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack HRDX shops at Australia's newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK: http://connectvk.com.au/ ✅ Subscribe to Ham Radio DX! https://bit.ly/2lvUGsD 💪 Support this channel as a Member or Patron!    / @hamradiodx     / hamradiodx   Please consider using the affiliate links to support this channel: Amazon: https://amzn.to/38i9hxV eBay: https://ebay.us/ICX4Ze Paypal TipJar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... If you enjoyed this video help others enjoy it by adding captions in your language: https://bit.ly/3niGGN1 #HamRadio #VK7HH #HFContesting Facebook:   / vk7hh   Twitter:   / hamradiodx   Instagram:   / hamradiodx   Website: http://hamradiodx.net Fan "Ham" Mail: PO Box 5071 Sandy Bay, TAS 7109 Australia Email: [email protected] Music: Bensound: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free... Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/