I don't think that "forthright correcting" is what is needed. A "kinder,
gentler" approach is what's needed.
Those of us who can operate, need to demonstrate the proper way to operate,
so that these newbies can learn from it and hopefully emulate what they've
seen.
It seems that many of them are intrigued by the process of running stations,
even on CW, when they may not be able to copy themselves.
Let's face it, when their shack is on their belt, they don't get any
experience or training on how to work stations quickly and efficiently.
A couple of years ago, I stopped by a local Field Day set up at a very
visible public park. They were set up in a large pavilion with antennas
hanging all around. There were large signs, lots of literature for visitors
to pick up, and people hanging around, ready to talk to visitors. They had
two stations. One was empty, the other was manned by one person, with a
crowd gathered around watching him. I watched for about 15 minutes while he
tuned around and worked no one! Do you think this was exciting to visitors?
I think not. I didn't know any of these folks so I just left, but they
obviously had no clue what to do on the air.
We also need to remember that those we're working at the other end of the
path may be equally challenged and need encouragement, rather than
criticism.
73,
N5NJ
@ N5YA 3A NTX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt & Carrie Trott" <aa7bg@3rivers.net>
To: "jim funk" <jfunk@adams.net>; <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 12:25 AM
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] "please copy"
> Put the lime in the cocoanut..............
>
> I feel your pain. I heard the same thing. I also heard one of our ops
S&Ping
> with the last three letters of the club call. I thought I would try and
take
> a stab at changing their operating habits, but when I asked, "Do you
operate
> HF much?", one said "not at all," so I didn't bother. I think these guys
> must be having fun otherwise, why would they come out, but it sure is hard
> to be in the concert hall when most of the piano players seem to be
playing
> with their feet. Maybe I should be more forthright in trying to "correct"
> them, but I just can't seem to bring myself to do it so I just sit by and
> bite my tongue.
>
> .........and drink it all up.........I say DOKKKtuh..........to relieve
this
> bellyache!
>
> Matt--K7BG at W7ECA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of jim funk
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 5:20 PM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] "please copy"
>
>
> "I'm sorry, Doctor. I just can't take it any longer. You're going to
have
> to help me."
>
> "What seems to be the problem?"
>
> "I've been listening all weekend to people saying, 'Please copy', followed
> by some other numbers and letters. If it happens one more time, I'll
> crack."
>
> "And you'd do what, exactly?"
>
> "I'd say. 'No!' Just to see what reaction I'd get.
>
> "Do you think that would change anything?"
>
> "No. But I'd feel better."
>
> "I see. Please copy: Take two aspirin and call me in the morning."
>
> "No!"
>
>
>
>
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