[CQ-Contest] Splqdecripity

[Barry]

Steve,
I presumed the op was using packet (see point 1) and went to the freq 
based on info in a packet spot.  Obviously, if you tuned on your own, 
and don't hear a callsign, you don't know.
73,
Barry

On 10 Mar 2004 at 17:37, Steve Root wrote:

> Barry,
> 
> On point 2, how would you determine if he's a multiplier if he doesn't
> identify?  The problem was worse on Sunday, when there weren't a lot
> of other stations to work (at least from up here).
> 
> 73 Steve K0SR
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Barry <w2up at mindspring.com>
> To: Bob Gates <regates at kingwoodcable.com>; cq-contest
> <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Splqdecripity
> 
> 
> > Tip #1: Never depend on the Cluster for a callsign, especially if
> > it's a difficult-to-copy call.  There's a good chance it's wrong.
> > Ask Tom, 8P1A, how many pileups started and they were all dupes
> > because someone spotted him as AP1A.
> >
> > Tip#2: If you can't get the call in a reasonable amount of time (30-
> > 60 secs?), move on - especially when it's not multiplier.  There are
> > enough other stations to work.
> >
> 

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Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up at mindspring.com
Newtown, PA                     Frankford Radio Club