[Amps] little OT, but here goes . . .

[Chuck Lewis]

Fortunately, the biggest losers are those who have compromised their 
integrity. UNfortunately, they are usually the last to realize it; or to 
care. [on-topic relevance: closet kilowatts]

Chuck, N4NM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Clements" <philc at texascellnet.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] little OT, but here goes . . .


>
>
> And the DXers favorite:
>
> You cant work them if you cant hear them.
>
> However this rarely slows down the alligators, especially on 160M.
>
>
> I have observed that many 160 meter operators have developed an uncanny 
> gift
> of "ESP". They observe the speed and rate of the unheard station by
> listening to others work him. They then call the unheard station, give a
> "5NN" and say "TU". They then mail off a QSL card, and most times get a
> confirmation back, assuming enough green stamps were enclosed. Of great 
> aid
> to the "ESP" operator are the helpful cops on frequency that prompt him 
> that
> he is being called by the unheard station. He then repeats the above, with
> an almost 100% confirmation rate.
>
> All this, without ever hearing a peep out of the DX station itself!
> Fantastic!!!
>
> (((73)))
> Phil, K5PC
>
>
>
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