As it is now, with two small kids, I don’t have the time to devote to contesting. I do absolutely love going on the air after bedtime and chatting with other CW ops.

Which do you prefer?

  • ham_bitious
    3·
    1 year ago

    No time for contesting? You can just put in a casual effort, an hour or two as you’re able to. Or focus on sprints.

    I prefer contests and that kind of contact. SOTA/POTA is generally short and sweet QSOs.

    • F1RUMEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      SOTA/POTA is generally short and sweet QSOs

      Completely agree! SOTA/POTA are the best chat: short but very polite.

    • EI7LCOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      Yes, but kind of no.

      I love the pile up when working SSB, in CW it’s all about the chat.

      Also, bedtime in our house tends to be the same time as a lot of the 1 hour contests.

      SOTA/POTA: yep, although I’ve not done any yet, it is something I want to have a go at

      • ham_bitious
        2·
        1 year ago

        I feel the opposite about pileups - terrible on sideband, fun on CW 😂