[WIQPmail] How to Improve My WIQP Performance

[John]

As is N0IJ!  
John, N0IJ 

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> On Mar 2, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Todd Fonstad <tfonstad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Scott,
> 
> Been thinking of you. Got back from AZ a week ago and am slowly adjusting. :)
> 
> I may have some words of wisdom for you and may also have a proposal.  I'll either email or call you.  Maybe in a day or two.
> 
> N0UR is staying home this year.
> 
> 73
> Todd
> 
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Scott Zastoupil via WIQP-Mail <wiqp-mail at warac.org> wrote:
>> All,
>> 
>> I would like to pick the brains of other on operating strategy for the WIQP.  I realize this may be like asking to see your poker hand, but it can't hurt to ask.  hi hi.
>> 
>> The WIQP has been something that I look forward to every year and has become very addictive.  My entry is single fixed at home.  In the past I have focused on QRP with ~75% CW and 40 and 80.  Mostly operating search and pounce. 
>> 
>> While this is a competition of sorts, I treat it like many other things I do as a competition against myself.  I ask myself "how can I improve since the last time".
>> 
>> So I am wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom on how I can improve my personal best.  With that in mind I will be operating fixed, low power, in Wisconsin.  I am thinking of changing to "low" power to compete with a larger group of people instead of the QRP x4 CW multiplier.  I feel like the next area of focus should be getting more Q's by running (calling CQ) on 40 and 20 now that I will be running a higher power instead of QRP.  My antenna system consist of wires and have specifically installed a NVIS 40 meter dipole and have been experimenting with ground wire reflectors.  It feels like the Q's out of state for total contacts is what I'm missing.  My approach is incremental improvements instead of trying to change too many things at once.
>> 
>> What are your guys thoughts on how to improve?
>> - More calling CQ?
>> - Focus mostly on CW?
>> - More time on 20 meters?
>> - Introduce technique XYZ (fill in the blank)?
>> - Better track the mobile stations.  I rely on N1MM spotting in my log and remind myself to check back often.  Not the best system, but not sure how to improve.
>> - SO2R.  (Not sure I'm ready for that)
>> - Shorter CW callsign (done.  Was KB0KFX/9.  New call is half the dits/dahs)
>> 
>> Ideally I wouldn't be asking this question at the 11th hour, but I'll do what I can.
>> 
>> I'd appreciate any feedback.  Thank you!
>> 
>> 
>> Scott
>> KX9RT
>> Waupaca County
>> 
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