Summerfest 2004
Austin, Texas
Aug 7, 2004

Big Gun or Little Pistol

What We’ll Cover - DX

What We’ll Cover - Contesting

Getting Started in DXing

DX - Where Is It?

Best Conditions For DXing

Station Requirements

Can you see
the antennas in this photo?

Take a closer look!

Good DX Etiquette – Operating Split

Finding DX the Old-Fashioned Way

The new-fangled way: DX Clusters

DX Cluster Demo

DXing Resources

Going for the Gold

Why bother?

Logging

How to log

Computer logging software

Logging Software (cont’d)

Printing QSL Labels

Back up your log files!

QSL cards

The good

The bad

The UgLy

Before you send the QSL

Three main ways…

Bureau

Direct or via a QSL manager

Logbook of The World – Paperless QSLing

How LoTW works

Confirmed QSOs

Getting DXCC credit

Applying for Awards with LoTW

Other Awards

Getting Started in Contesting

Contesting

Why enter a contest?

Benefits of Contesting

Do I Have to Have a “Contest Station”?

How to Win a Contest

Many different types – beginner to expert

A Contest for All Seasons/Tastes

Multiple categories

When are contests run?

Online Contesting Resources

Best contests to get your feet wet

What’s Req’d to Get Started?

Advanced Operation:
Interfacing Your Radio

How do I report my results?

What Can I Win?

The Texas QSO Party

Want to learn more about DXing and Contesting?

Credits