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How to Get Zillions of QSLsMy second favorite ham activity, after rag chewing, is collecting QSL cards. Guess it's because I love to collect stuff. I average one or two QSLs in my mailbox every day. One important secret to successful QSLing, at least among US hams(not DX), is to send...

Published on 3/23/2010, 9:07 AM by K9KEN | 5 comment(s)

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How Long Should the Contact Last?

How Long Should the Contact Last?Talk as long or as short as you like. Most CW contacts on the novice bands seem to last about half an hour or so, which mean that they rarely get beyond the standard name/location/RST/rig/WX/73 stage. That is perfectly OK. I myself like to talk a bit longer....

Published on 3/23/2010, 9:02 AM by K9KEN | 2 comment(s)

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Taking Notes During a QSO, Logging, Using GMT/UTC Time

Taking Notes During a QSO, Logging, Using GMT/UTC TimeWhile I am in contact with another station CW station, I take notes. In fact I write down every word sent by the other ham. Mainly this is because I have a memory like a screendoor in a submarine! But I recommend at least noting the main...

Published on 3/23/2010, 8:56 AM by K9KEN | 0 comment(s)

Tags: QSO Logging Using GMT/UTC Time

Finding Someone To Talk With

Finding Someone To Talk WithAnswer a CQHow the heck do you begin a CW conversation? How do you find another ham to talk with? My favorite method is to answer a CQ. Sending several CQs followed by your callsign indicates you want to start a contact with someone. Simply tune up and down...

Published on 3/23/2010, 8:49 AM by K9KEN | 1 comment(s)

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