[CQ-Contest] CQ tips and tricks - not

[Bill Coleman]

On Dec 15, 2004, at 8:08 AM, Keith Kerr wrote:

> I actually recall a few years ago (but apologies if I am misquoting 
> him here) Fred, K3ZO , an operator whom I much admire and respect, 
> saying this was what he did and it struck me as being reasonable idea 
> if the first CQ was a short one.

Actually, this isn't what Fred said. He said he LISTENS first. And not 
just for 3-4 seconds. He really listens on the frequency. And if he 
doesn't hear anyone, then he will try a CQ.

A lot of people appear to shorten or eliminate the LISTEN part of this.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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