What's Up At VA2UTC

Contesting, one done one to go.  I had the pleasure of doing a multi-op with George VE2NGH during the CQWW phone contest.  I was the run operator while he and Paul, VE2OFH were the seek and pounce operators.  Sheldon VA2SH also joined us during the weekend.

As a team we did very well.  Scoring over 2 million with 1500 contacts on all bands, including 10. The results show that we had a good working plan and were able to execute it very well.  Who knows this may be the beginnings of a new contest group.  Time will tell.

Another contest looms Sweeps, the annual November contest has two parts CW and Phone.  I will be working in the phone competition.  The category has yet to be determined but, I am pretty close to deciding what I want to do.

Last, I am pleased to announce that I am speaking at Radio Talk 2011.  This is a conference being held Saturday November 26th.  It is hosted by WIARC, West Island Amateur Radio Club and will feature seminars and demonstrations with respect to ham radio.  I will be speaking on the topic of Blogging. Ham Radio.  For more on the event visit http://radiotalk2011.wordpress.com/.

Also of note, speaking of Public Speaking, is another talk I will present.  On technologies and how they are affecting contests.  I'll be exploring some of the ethical questions related to the various tech tools hams are using today to operate in the various contests that are out there.  This talk will be held on the last Wednesday in January, the day that Montreal Amateur Radio Club members meet for their monthly get together.  More details to come.

See you on the bands or in person during the two speaking events.

Cliff VA2UTC