While in fear of stating the obvious heres my thoughts on the subject
1. if the band is wide open and the DX station is running riot then don't
duplicate a QSO.
2. If the DX stn is calling and not getting replies then I used to be
grateful for a call from anyone just to confirm the band was open but no
one at the other end was responding. A call will alert others tuning
around to listen a little harder and possibly switch their receive antennas
around.
3. There is nothing more disheartening than making the effort to set the
station up, call continuously deprive oneself of sleep and not get any
replies.
I used to have this arrangement with G3PQA while in 4S7. No replies after
a couple of calls and John used to give me a quick call and report.
It gives one that extra shot of adreniline to know you are getting through,
and it makes you try that little harder and longer and helps increase the
aging process !! When one day in about 5 yields a QSO or an opening you
need all the help you can get!!
Cheers and Happy Xmas to all
Bob Parkes
S21YP, G3REP,
ex-4S7RPG, A45XF, P29PR, VS5RP
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