[WIQPmail] How to Improve My WIQP Performance

[Todd Fonstad]

We'll miss your mobile!

Getting too old and decrepit here to setup in the cold driveway and then
sit hunched over radio in van for 7 hours.

It was a hoot while it lasted.

CU on Sunday, tho!

GL
Todd

On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 8:41 AM, John via WIQP-Mail <wiqp-mail at warac.org>
wrote:

> As is N0IJ!
> John, N0IJ
>
> Sent from my I phone
>
> 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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