Exactly right! This has certainly been my experience on the T33C, K7C, and N8S
expeditions. It's pretty simple:
DX station: CQ CQ (call) UP 2
calling station: W6XXX
DX station: W6XXX 5NN
calling station: 5NN TU
DX station: TU (call) up 2
etc. ad inf.
Another tip: if the pileup is so large that the DX station is having trouble
picking up calls fast enough, he (or she) can keep control of the pileup by
sending a false call to keep the rhythm steady.
73,
Alan/K6SRZ
--- On Wed, 11/4/09, N7DF <n7df@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: N7DF <n7df@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Topband: No doubt about it
> To: "160 reflector" <topband@contesting.com>
> Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8:14 AM
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 160 meters is a serious band, it should be treated with
> respect. - TF4M
>
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160 meters is a serious band, it should be treated with respect. - TF4M
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