Topband: [Bulk] Re: K5P good job !

[John Harden, D.M.D.]

Great to hear the dialogue!! I have been chasing DX since the summer of 
1959... Those who don't get through are never happy... It takes big 
antennas, maximum legal power, and some operating skill.

It sort of like being in a combat theater. It only matters who is still 
standing the next day. The enemy does, nor never has, adhered to the 
accords of the Geneva convention...

We all forget to go split sometimes. Naturally that provokes a barrage 
of "Foxtrot United's". I never take it personally..

73 ,

John, W4NU
K4JAG, 1959 to 1998

On 1/18/2016 1:40 PM, Larry via Topband wrote:
> hi roger,
>
>
> just what do you mean by "calling on top of someone else"? of course they are since a rare station creates so many callers that it is impossible to find a calling frequency that is clear. even if it seems clear doesn't mean that it actually is. there are probably tons of stations that you can't hear. for those who do not have the ability to "dual receive" do you expect them to check their TX frequency before transmitting? i would guess that you have never been on the DX end of the pile up.
>
>
> if you want a clear frequency then try this- if the DX announces he is listening between 14205 and 14210 then cluster spot him listening on 14209.5. 80% of the callers will move up which gives you the best chance when you call between 14205 and 14206. it's a PILE UP my friend, almost everything goes.
>
>
> also, would you please include your call sign to the comments that you make. i am replying to roger who?
>
>
> 73,
> larry
> n7dd
>
> The big problem is that this "system" works! It's simple statistics. The more
> times you
> send your call, the better chance of the DX picking it out of a pileup.
>
> I don't think the people that do this give a rats behind if they're calling on
> top of
> someone else. They are like people who cut in line ahead of you. It's all about
> them!
>
> 73, Roger
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger D Johnson <n1rj at roadrunner.com>
> To: topband <topband at contesting.com>
> Sent: Mon, Jan 18, 2016 3:45 pm
> Subject: Re: Topband: K5P good job !
>
> The big problem is that this "system" works! It's simple statistics. The more
> times you
> send your call, the better chance of the DX picking it out of a pileup.
>
> I don't think the people that do this give a rats behind if they're calling on
> top of
> someone else. They are like people who cut in line ahead of you. It's all about
> them!
>
> 73, Roger
>
>
> On 1/18/2016 10:00 AM, mstangelo at comcast.net wrote:
>> When someone is doing something wrong we should not "out" or embarrass them.
>>
>> You should try to settle the situation offline without leaving any bad feelings.
>>
>> If you know the offender you should discuss it with him (or her) person to person. Be diplomatic.
>>
>> Don't lecture to them, discuss it with them. You have noticed they are doing something which interferes with good operating practices and also mention that other listeners have noted the fact.
>>
>> If you cannot contact the person you can mention the offense on a contesting or DX'ing forum such as this
>>
>> I find it is better to show them the way.
>>
>> Mike N2MS
>>
>>
>>
>>
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