Steve,
I presumed the op was using packet (see point 1) and went to the freq
based on info in a packet spot. Obviously, if you tuned on your own,
and don't hear a callsign, you don't know.
73,
Barry
On 10 Mar 2004 at 17:37, Steve Root wrote:
> Barry,
>
> On point 2, how would you determine if he's a multiplier if he doesn't
> identify? The problem was worse on Sunday, when there weren't a lot
> of other stations to work (at least from up here).
>
> 73 Steve K0SR
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Barry <w2up@mindspring.com>
> To: Bob Gates <regates@kingwoodcable.com>; cq-contest
> <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Splqdecripity
>
>
> > Tip #1: Never depend on the Cluster for a callsign, especially if
> > it's a difficult-to-copy call. There's a good chance it's wrong.
> > Ask Tom, 8P1A, how many pileups started and they were all dupes
> > because someone spotted him as AP1A.
> >
> > Tip#2: If you can't get the call in a reasonable amount of time (30-
> > 60 secs?), move on - especially when it's not multiplier. There are
> > enough other stations to work.
> >
>
--
Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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