[CQ-Contest] Another grip..... Slow down!

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

Gerry makes EXCELLENT points.  Excellent !

I do a fair number of contests, including the weekly CWT's.(which
technically aren't contests)

If I come across Don, N4ZZ  @42wpm, I call him at 42 wpm and I know 95% of
the time, he'll never need a fill.

In, out, bing, bang,  boom.  In QSO parties, I know I have called him @
45wpm... I will even stick around if prop is not good, as I know he'll work
3 more guys in the next 20-30 seconds, and I'll get him on the 4th call.

 

Good on ya QRQ guys...good on ya !

 

Mike VE9AA...not quite QRQ, but working on it...slowly but surely..;-)
<<(that was a joke)

 

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For most guys, speed, especially if you are

accurate, is a great marketing technique -- fast in and out.   If someone

is S&Ping, and the come across a station sending slow and/or making

mistakes, they are more likely to pass by.

 

If S&P, I answer close to the callers sending speed.

 

 

I think I'm slow, compared to some ops.  N3DXX comes to mind.

 

73, and may the QRQ be with you!

 

Gerry, W1VE

 

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB