[RTTY] Waterfall and CQ conundrum

Jerry Flanders jeflanders at comcast.net
Sun Mar 27 11:54:19 EDT 2016


Can you tell us more about the 'laws' of one-way-propagation, Phil? I 
have heard of this for many years but have _never_ been able to find 
any proof of it - only opinions.

Jerry W4UK

At 06:54 AM 3/27/2016, Phil Sussman wrote:
>Ian is correct. Technology is a wonderful thing and is a good
>supplement. But, it is no substitute for common courtesy.
>
> From another point of view, many listeners might be observing
>a waterfall, all at the same time from various locations.
>Some might see a 'point' as occupied while others do not. Since
>there are no fixed frequencies, adjacent operating points vary.
>In addition, the 'laws' of one-way-propagation can apply.
>
>QRL or no QRL. Waterfall or no waterfall, contests have become
>for me, a matter of overblown egos and budgets. That's why I
>seldom participate and if I do make an exchange I don't submit
>a log. I really don't care about making points.
>
>73 de Phil - N8PS



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