There is a direct correlation between the quality of operating and the amount
of "policing" and deliberate QRMing on a DX station
Some of the most recent DXpeditions have clearly demonstrated this from both
ends of the spectrum Both bad and good operations
Failure to identify is definitely the most glaring example as well as failure
to announce the QSX directions
In the few times I have had the opportunity to participate from the DX end of
things I have always found that the extra fraction of a second that it takes to
send my call and the QSX mode does not detract in the least in the QSO rate
In fact, it only takes a few duplicate QSOs or repeats per hour to cancel out
any perceived benefit of not sending ID with each transmission
Usually a clear operating pattern is the best tool for keeping control of the
pileup Send the call of the station you are calling at a reasonable speed (20
WPM) followed by the report Once they answer send "R or TU" followed by your
call (once again at a reasonable speed) with the QSX instruction "UP 2" or
whatever If the answering station sends a call correction, repeat the
correct callsign followed by the R or TU
On 160 and 80 where signal to noise levels can be expected to be more of a
problem, it is often a good idea to send the call of the station you are
working twice or three times. You can usually evaluate the need for this in
the way stations are coming back to you. If many stations fail to respond when
you call them then you need to repeat their call more times and maybe QRS a bit.
FrAlso it may be desireable for the DX station to send his call several times.
This makes it easier to tune him in for best copy and lets the "non assisted"
stations get his call correct.
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160 meters is a serious band, it should be treated with respect. - TF4M
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