[CQ-Contest] DX Windows

[sawyered at earthlink.net]

Personally, I have no problem with the DX window being used in SS if the frequency is clear before CQing just like I think that the 14300 frequency is up for grabs if it is unused when tuned across.  I wonder how long the stretch of 3800 - 3790 will have any value after 12/15 anyway.  I don't think it will be of any use then...will someone appoint themselves the "decision maker" of the next DX window?

Also, on a contest like 160M, if I am CQing in the DX window, aren't I looking for DX contacts?  If a US op answers my CQ in the DX window, isn't it the answering op who is violating the DX window, not me who is intentionally looking for some DX mults there?  It seems pretty silly in a contest to reserve 5khz for DX stations alone to CQ looking for stateside contacts.  Wouldn't you love that right on 40M SSB in CQ WW?

Ed  N1UR