[CQ-Contest] MY run freq

[kr2q@optonline.net]

This reminds me of the Dr. Seuss story:  What happens when a North-going Zax meets a South-going Zax on the same road?  North-going Zax can only go North.  South-going Zax can only go south.  Yes, this is kids' story.  It is a good story.  If you forgot the result or never read it, your local (USA) library should have a copy.

Answer:
As all good contesters know, you win by making qso's.  If this is one of the "big ones" and you can work through the "QRM" without negatively impacting your rate, you keep contesting.  If it is not a "big one" (meaning you have other places to easily qsy to) or if you can't maintain your rate due to qrm, you do the high-scoring thing and qsy.

As all good rag-chewers know, in a BIG contest, the bands are jammed with contesters.  If you can continue your rag-chew without being negatively impacted (meaning you can still carry on the qso), you continue to chat.  If not, you recognize that contesters are stubborn animals and you either change modes or bands (such as to a WARC band).  

I hope this explanation helps those who really need to ask this question (ie, not simply being rhetorical).

de Doug KR2Q