[CQ-Contest] Valid SS QSO

[Roberts, Will]

I worked the same guy because I needed KP4 for a multiplier. He gave me
his call, a number and precedent. I stuck with it and asked him for the
"year he was first licensed" and "confirm you're in Puerto Rico". You
have to pull it out of them just like the guy who answers your CQ with
"I'm not in the contest - just calling to give you a point". You walk
them through step-by-step. It's all good as long as the required
information is exchanged.

 

I try to take a bit of time with the "not in the contesters", especially
if he sounds like a newbie. There is at least a spark of interest there
because he took the time to call. Maybe that Check 07 or 08 that you
helped walk through the exchange this year will become a contesting
regular. 

 

73,

 

Will AA4NC / W4MR

 

 

Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:03:11 -0800 (PST)

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To: cq-contest at contesting.com

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During SS phone last weekend I heard a KP4 sending only his serial
number and precedent. He didn't give a check or section. Will it be
counted as a valid qso? If it isn't, I wonder how many will miss the
sweep because of it.

 

There were a lot of guys needing the PR section when he showed up on 20M
late Sunday afternoon, so the pile up was pretty big. I chose not to try
and work the guy and took a chance on finding another one later in the
contest. I got lucky and worked PR with less than a half hour left
Sunday evening for the sweep.

 

So what do you guys think, should it be counted or not?

 

Ian - K8MM

 

 

Will