Good info Garry, Thanks
Maybe we could promote callers to look at their transmit frequency readout
on the first call.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Garry Shapiro" <garry@ni6t.com>
To: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
Cc: "Topband Reflector" <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: 160 meter DXing
> Bruce,
>
> A few points re frequency cops....
>
> * One guy sending "up" once is not a problem. The problem is that this
> does not occur reliably, and acts as a trigger.
> * If no one tells callers "up"--a highly unlikely event in this
> contentious DX milieu--the erring operator continues to annoy for a
> while, but eventually realizes his error. The longer he goes on
> before realizing his error, the more chastened and self-conscious he
> is likely to be for a while. I have erred like everyone else, and I
> find that to be true. One guy sending his call on the wrong QRG is
> more tolerable than five guys insulting him and each other.
> * Transmitting on the DX frequency--whether well-intentioned or
> not--further QRM's the DX, excites others to respond aggressively,
> and quickly leads to chaos and name-calling. Frequently the erring
> station and the would-be white knight(s) double each other,
> exacerbating the situation.
> * We all know that challenging a deliberate QRMer quickly spirals out
> of control.
>
> IMHO, better to grind your teeth and refrain from adding to the problem
> by deluding yourself that you are solving it by intervening.
>
> There is a great old saying, attributed, I think, to Will Rogers: "Never
> miss a good opportunity to shut up."
>
> Garry, NI6T
>
>
> On 5/8/2012 5:32 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> Then there are the "Frequency policemen" that we dislike, but if on one
>> tells callers "up", how deep would callers be on the DX station
>> frequency?
>>
>> If everyone gets along, remembering that it's a hobby, then we are OK
>>
>> 73
>> Bruce-K1FZ
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