Are you curious about ham radio contesting but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly presentation, Dennis Vernacchia (N6KI) shares decades of experience to explain how amateur radio contesting works and why so many operators enjoy it.
Dennis has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1963 and an active contester since 1988. In this presentation, he walks through the fundamentals of contesting, including the equipment you need, popular logging software, operating strategies, and how beginners can get on the air and start making contacts.
This video is ideal for new ham radio operators, technicians looking to upgrade their skills, and anyone interested in competitive amateur radio operating.
To improve the viewing experience, this version of the recording includes Dennis's presentation slides inserted directly into the video, making the information easier to read than in the original live stream.
Topics covered in this presentation include:
• What ham radio contesting is and why operators participate
• Basic equipment needed to get started contesting
• Popular ham radio logging software used during contests
• Beginner operating strategies and techniques
• Tips for making contacts and improving your score
• Why contesting is a great way to build operating skills
Whether you're new to amateur radio or looking to explore a new aspect of the hobby, this presentation will help you understand how ham radio contests work and how you can participate.
This presentation was recorded for the San Diego Repeater Association (SANDRA) and is brought to you by KE6VDW.
Support your local amateur radio community by joining or donating to SANDRA:
http://sandra.radio
#hamradio #ham #amateurradio #contesting #radio #dx #hf
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Dennis has been a licensed amateur radio operator since 1963 and an active contester since 1988. In this presentation, he walks through the fundamentals of contesting, including the equipment you need, popular logging software, operating strategies, and how beginners can get on the air and start making contacts.
This video is ideal for new ham radio operators, technicians looking to upgrade their skills, and anyone interested in competitive amateur radio operating.
To improve the viewing experience, this version of the recording includes Dennis's presentation slides inserted directly into the video, making the information easier to read than in the original live stream.
Topics covered in this presentation include:
• What ham radio contesting is and why operators participate
• Basic equipment needed to get started contesting
• Popular ham radio logging software used during contests
• Beginner operating strategies and techniques
• Tips for making contacts and improving your score
• Why contesting is a great way to build operating skills
Whether you're new to amateur radio or looking to explore a new aspect of the hobby, this presentation will help you understand how ham radio contests work and how you can participate.
This presentation was recorded for the San Diego Repeater Association (SANDRA) and is brought to you by KE6VDW.
Support your local amateur radio community by joining or donating to SANDRA:
http://sandra.radio
#hamradio #ham #amateurradio #contesting #radio #dx #hf
This video contains information on:
Ham Radio Contesting
Amateur Radio Contesting
Ham Radio for Beginners
Ham Radio Logging Software
Contest Operating Techniques
N6KI Dennis Vernacchia
SANDRA Ham Radio Club
Ham Radio Training Presentation
ham radio contesting 101
how to do ham radio contesting
ham radio contesting for beginners
how ham radio contests work
ham radio contest strategy
ham radio contest tips
contest operating ham radio
radio contesting tutorial
ham contesting guide
ham radio contest basics
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@W1DVR
· 16 hours ago
This was a great watch. I like how Dennis breaks contesting down in a way that feels welcoming for newer operators, not just the big stations. Makes it feel like something you can just jump into and learn as you go. Thanks for sharing.