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Topband: Re: DX Pileup Practices

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Subject: Topband: Re: DX Pileup Practices
From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 16:21:45 -0500
Hi Robin,

> > What is defined as a "tail-ender"?
> >
> > I assume you mean calling **before** the DX station has
> sent "TU"
> > or whatever the final close of a contact is?
> 
> I would like to take some bandwidth to make my defintion
> clear as it is a VERY sore spot for me - on ALL bands.
> 
> I do NOT EVER want to hear another callsign or signal until
> I complete with the chosen station.

OK that makes sense. The moment you say "TU" or whatever you 
closing sequence is, then all is open.

Before that, just be patient shutup and listen.
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 

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