[CQ-Contest] Automation = lost essential skills

[Doug Grant]

> An example:
>
> qrz, w1xyz
> (vy2zm and g3tuc are now listening and know who is on frequency.
> (IOW, they've heard w1xyz send his call))
> vy2zm
> vy2zm 599 05
> 599 05
> tu
> g3tuc
> g3tuc 599 05
> 599 14
> tu
> k1zz
> k1zz 599 05
> CL?
> w1xyz
> r w1xyz 599 05

The error in the example above is that K1ZZ would never call a station
without hearing the callsign first.

I recall Dave once saying that there really is no excuse for busted
calls when you are doing S&P, since you should know who you are
calling.

He is a master of the essential skills and someday when I grow up I
hope to be half as good an operator as he is.

73 and everyone have fun this weekend!

Doug K1DG