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Contesting for the Disabled Ham	Reply
by N5XM on June 2, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I've been doing contesting for nearly 9 years now, and because of physical problems that led to SS Disability 4 years ago, I just don't have the stamina to do as well as I used to do. I'm writing to encourage the Disabled among us who love contesting that you can lower your expectations without lowering your enjoyment. Consider the following tips: 1. Remember, it's for FUN! 2. Take frequent breaks. 3. Tune carefully, and above all, relax! 4. Quality vs. quanity-multipliers instead of sheer volume. 5. Don't beat yourself to death in pileups. 6. If you get overly tired, take a longer break! 7. You don't HAVE to turn in a log!

RE: Contesting for the Disabled Ham	Reply
by WA8MEA on June 9, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
This might be an interesting thing to bring up to Handi-Hams. Perhaps they could sponsor a "sprint" for members. Be careful where you post on eHam about your handi-capable situation. There are a half dozen hams on eHam who feel that the handi-capable ham is just in it for "freebies" or sympathy. Some will even label you are particular political persuasion without even knowing you. Don't let 'em get to you. 73, Bill - WA8MEA Proud Handi-Ham member

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