Re: Topband: Contest fills

["David Raymond" <daraymond@iowatelecom.net>]

Another word of advice for QRPers. . . for those that have multiple RX 
antennas in multiple directions. . .it takes a while for us to get you on 
the right antenna.  Be patient and don't give up.    73 and have fun. . 
.Dave, W0FLS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Smith VE9AA" <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 25, 2015 12:43 PM
Subject: Topband: Contest fills


> All this QRP talk had me coming up with more nugget of advice on top of 
> the
> great suggestions Rick N6RK has already made.
>
> A word of advice especially for QRPers in the Stew, who will mostly be 
> weak
> and dodging the static crashes.
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> If a station sends "W1A??" and you are W1ABC, try sending BC BC BC W1ABC 
> to
> see if he gets it.
>
> If he sends LOC LOC or GRID GRID, please please do not repeat the whole
> exchange all over again. Like VE9AA de W1ABC 5NN FN41 FN41
>
> Just repeat the FN41 part.
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> If he sends "FN?? FN?? or FN? Just send the 41 part.
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> IOW, just send what he asks for.  In all likelihood you are weak and he's
> having a hard time.  Sending it all over again just increases the chances 
> he
> or she will miss
>
> the element needed once again.
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> Have fun out there !
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>
>
> Mike VE9AA FN66
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> Mike, Coreen & Corey
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> Keswick Ridge, NB
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