Some contesters evil twin might calculate a means to confound the
"ID-every-fortnight-clan".
Naw...........
73, Hans, K0HB
On Aug 28, 2012, at 10:00 PM, Scott Monks <cq_dx_de_aa0aa@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> Last weekend I was searching around for some DX while the Hawaii QSO contest
> was running. I had the cluster active so I could keep an eye on that while I
> was listening near the Hawaiian stations hoping to hear weak Pacific DX that
> might be calling them so I could judge how the openings were. I figured I
> could then move off a little and call CQ with some chance that the DX station
> might stumble across me.
>
> Suddenly I was excited to see a KH8++ spotted, one that I needed! I went to
> the frequency and there was a terrible pileup with what seemed like all of
> the most rude operators in the same place. Suddenly the KH station got mad
> and started chewing out all the others, and I was afraid he might just sign
> off even though I had no chance in a pileup like that!
>
> I kept listening (first rule!) and finally could get a good copy on his call
> sign in all the hubbub--KH6++!! Someone (or thing!) had spotted him
> incorrectly and it had caused all the machine operators to just rush to the
> frequency in hopes of working the rare DX even before listening! What a
> mess!!
>
> Several stations re-spotted the KH6 correctly with the comment that it was
> not KH8 and finally things began to quiet down.
>
> Even though I sometimes use the cluster to help me know where I might look
> for band openings, this sure points out the problem of the use of clusters in
> contests--and how common poor operating skills of many are.
>
> Imagine how upset those sending QSLs to the KH8 station will be when he or
> she tells them they are not in the log!!
>
> 73,
> Scott AA0AA; XE1/AA0AA
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