I think Fred's idea was to do a short CQ, but not with the sense that you
now "own" the frequency. If a "rightful occupier" shows up within a short
period of time, you would move off.
73, andy, ae6y
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat1242@ispwest.com>
To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ tips and tricks - not
> On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:08:16 +0000, Keith Kerr wrote:
>
> >I have been known to do this sometimes. I actually recall a few years ago
> >(but apologies if I am misquoting him here) Fred, K3ZO , an operator whom
I
> >much admire and respect, saying this was what he did and it struck me as
> >being reasonable idea if the first CQ was a short one. Sometimes a QRL?
or
> >SSB equivalent will not get an immediate reply on a busy frequency if the
> >occupant is trying to copy a difficult exchange. Guess it's all a matter
of
> >balance...........
> >Keith GM4YXI (GM7V)
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
> It was Fred, K3ZO, who recommended a short (emphasis on short) CQ
> instead of QRL?. I thought it good advice then and still do now.
>
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