The biggest problem with working slow speed stations in
the ARRL 160 is that I leave the frequency "unattended"
for too long, and risk having an east coast station
fire up his CQ machine. To mitigate this, the slow
speed station should send the minimum number of characters:
"5NN SV". Please don't send QSL, 73, BK, etc. Please
don't wait several seconds before coming back to me.
Be prepared for me to send "TU" as soon as I hear your
section. If you can't copy my call at my CQ speed,
send "CALL?". Otherwise, I will send your exchange slow
but assume you managed to copy my call despite the high
speed. If sending with a straight key, please err on
the high side of the 3:1 dash to dot ratio, and please
leave appropriate spaces between characters and between
RST and section. Conditions for QRS stations tend to
be friendlier higher in the band and later in the contest.
CU on the air next weekend when we "Occupy 160 meters", hi.
Rick N6RK
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