[CQ-Contest] More contesting tips and tricks

[asciibaron at comcast.net]

> However, IMHO it's reasonable to expect anyone wishing to take over that
> channel to inquire whether it's in use first.  That should be standard
> procedure *whenever* you call CQ - whether in a contest or not, and no
> matter how long the frequency has been unoccupied.  

a funny thing happens when you ask if a freq is in use - you will get 2 replies that it is infact in use and then you will hear 2 guys call CQ.  bottom line, everyone is an oppurtunist when it comes to finding a clear run freq.

the big dogs win over us little guys and until i get an amp, i'll have to be content to be pushed around.  it's a hard knock life this contesting, i'm just glad i'm not black and blue from the beating i take...

-steve
KB3KAQ