A close-up shot of a ham radio transceiver with glowing dials and a microphone resting beside it on a wooden desk.
A close-up shot of a ham radio transceiver with glowing dials and a microphone resting beside it on a wooden desk.

On air

Ham Tips

Sharing practical advice to boost your ham radio contesting skills.

Gear Setup
A cozy ham radio station with a microphone, transceiver, and computer screens displaying contest logs.
A cozy ham radio station with a microphone, transceiver, and computer screens displaying contest logs.

How I arrange my gear for smooth contest operation.

Close-up of a hand adjusting antenna tuning controls on a radio panel.
Close-up of a hand adjusting antenna tuning controls on a radio panel.
A cluttered desk with contest software open and notes scattered around.
A cluttered desk with contest software open and notes scattered around.
Software

Tools I use to log contacts and track contest progress.

Tips for staying organized and efficient during contests.

Contest Tips

My Journey

Starting out, I struggled with antenna setups but learned through trial and error, making each contact more rewarding than the last.

Tips

Gear Choices

Choosing the right radio made all the difference in my contesting success.

A cozy ham radio shack filled with vintage and modern equipment, softly lit by a desk lamp.
A cozy ham radio shack filled with vintage and modern equipment, softly lit by a desk lamp.
Contest Wins

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