[OH-KY-IN] A tip for contesters

[Bruce Vanselow N8BV]

The information below was taken from the ARRL Contester's Rate Sheet
dated 8/22/07.  
I think I'll try this idea during the next test.   
                   73,   .....  Bruce  N8BV
 
 
OPERATING TIP
 
Maximize your Search and Pounce catch by learning how to use both VFO
A and VFO B while tuning through the band.  Start with both VFOs
equal.        Tune VFO A until you find a station.  Call.  If you don't
get
through, quickly set VFO A = VFO B and keep tuning.  Find another
station.  Call.  If you don't get through, bounce back and forth
between VFO A and VFO B until you get through on one of the pileups
or give up.  As soon as you do get through, jump to the other VFO,
set VFO A = VFO B, and repeat.        When making a pass through a
crowded
band, you can make a lot of QSOs in a hurry.  Even on a "just lost my
CQ frequency" sweep, the dual-VFO strategy is more fun!