There are better ways than by the numbers.
73
Ria, N2RJ
Such as? I've heard ideas from other people, but what are your suggestions?
73,
Ken, AB1J
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From: rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam@gmail.com>
To: Hans Brakob <kzerohb@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Running by the numbers
I have not. I have operated from 9Y beaming Europe though. The W,
particularly W4 wall is real. And I did manage to work one Guam
station in that pile too by the way.
There are better ways than by the numbers.
Care to assume something else? :)
73
Ria, N2RJ
On Sat, Jul 3, 2021 at 10:39 PM Hans Brakob <kzerohb@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> You’re never been on Guam beaming USA on 15m, over the top of 1.2 million JA
> “10 watters”, all needing their first KG6 in the log
>
> 73, de Hans, KØHB
> “Just a Boy and his Radio”™
> ________________________________
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> behalf of rjairam@gmail.com <rjairam@gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2021 3:02:14 PM
> To: xaxaxaxa yayayaya <cqtestk4xs@aol.com>
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> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Running by the numbers
>
> As a rule I never do it. I've had some thick pileups like ARRL
> centennial and 13 colonies. I just never do it. I have other ways to
> thin the pile that to me are more effective.
>
> 73
> Ria, N2RJ
>
> On Sat, Jul 3, 2021 at 2:13 PM Bill kollenbaum via CQ-Contest
> <cq-contest@contesting.com> wrote:
> >
> > I've been running by the numbers for years...when necessary. I've done it
> > both in and out of contests.
> > from KH6 fluttery weak EU stations were an issue, as were big USA pileups.
> > Keys to success:
> > Only do it when your rate slows because you can't pull them out fast enough
> > (especially in spotted pileups)
> > Stick to the number. NEVER call someone with the wrong number. You'll be
> > sorry you did.
> > Go quickly through the numbers...maybe two or three for each to avoid
> > getting the natives restless.
> > End with zeroes or nines. The guys get pissed if you stop at five or six
> > etc.
> > Back around 2009 a few guys and I decided to a 1E from my station in KH6
> > using high power. The pileups were as big as I've ever had and we were
> > forced to go by the numbers. Dozens of modest FD stations all sounded like
> > an S-5 buzz. We did the numbers for hours with that one. However, one of
> > the inexperienced guys broke the cardinal rule and started taking anybody
> > while doing it by the numbers and all hell broke loose.
> > Bill K4XS/KH7XS/V31XX
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