I quit the CQ WPX RTTY contest because I got frustrated
and my time was better spent working two new DX stations.
Part of the frustration came from having to run low power
in S&P mode due to QRM to our Sony HDTV's remote. No
TVI but anything over 100 watts gets into the IR remote
and starts doing weird things to the TV channels. I have
self imposed low power operation during prime time TV.
The other source of frustration came from several skilled
operators. I say skilled because their QSO numbers seemed
to be 2x others received. I would respond to their CQ and
they would reply with a report that was not directed to a
specific call sign. Since I was not sure if the report was for
me or some other calling station, I would send my call again.
This seemed to force the CQ station to send a normal report
with my call or one of the other station calls.
I suspect these operators are just trying to be sneaky to
grab the first call that responds. I must be the only person
that considers this a poor operating procedure because
several were doing it. In my opinion, it is rude and results
in confusion and repeats.
For CQ stations.... please use the normal contest exchange.
I got tired of non specific reports and used the OFF button.
73 Dick AA5VU
Triple Play #122
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