[CQ-Contest] Some thoughts on uniques, was: 99% of uniques are busted

[Michael Coslo]

On Aug 4, 2008, at 5:21 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:

> During the 1984 ARRL DX contest, I heard FG7CM calling CQ.  Being  
> this was
> my first time "solo," I called him, only to find that he wasn't in the
> contest.  Still, he was kind enough to give me a QSO, we chatted for a
> moment, and then he decided to go QRT.
>
> As I recall, several other stations called him, but there was no  
> answer.
>
> Yes, I did get his QSL card.
>
> Now... under today's rules and procedures on uniques, would that QSO  
> get
> automatically flagged as a unique -- and ruled suspect or outright  
> bounced
> as a result?  Especially if I had been competitive enough to qualify  
> for an
> award?
>

	At the risk of being called "old fashioned", if he was in your log,  
and not an obvious bust (i.e. another call sign having worked you at  
that time, than I would assume that you are an Amateur and a gentleman  
- and I already know you are, Ron -  and give you credit for the QSO.

-73 de Mike N3LI -