During the dark cold days of winter in Minnesota be sure to take advantage of some great opportunities to get on the air operating in the many contests and QSO Parties taking place most weekends and even some weekdays. Have fun making quick contacts while also honing your operating skills. Maybe even try out a different mode you haven’t used in a while , or practice using CW. You can make lots of contacts in a short period of time and even pick up some DX contacts you have been searching for.
N1MM+ logging software is available to use for free! Search for contests in the ARRL contest calendar! Search for these online!