Topband: ARRL CW Contest

[donovanf at starpower.net]

Hi Dave, 


There were several speed demons who were shooting themselves in the 
foot with endless high speed CQs. Why would anyone send hundreds 
-- even thousands -- of unanswered high speed CQs on topband when 
slowing their speed to 26-30 WPM (or even lower) will only improve 
their topband results? 


They did not slow down for the vast majority of callers were at 
30 WPM or lower. Its a mindless approach to contesting... 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 

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From: "Artek Manuals" <Manuals at ArtekManuals.com> 
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Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 6:09:51 PM 
Subject: Re: Topband: ARRL CW Contest 

NR1DX: 

Equipment: 1400W + 60' (20M) high "T" with 3 elevated radials + Bevs & BOGs 
Location: Near Tampa Florida 


Here in Florida, except for Africa and the Carib, we typically do not 
enjoy the same good condx to EU that you fellows up north get the price 
we pay for not having to use our amplifiers to heat the basement 
Friday Night: Very poor all EU just above the noise, very slow QSB 
Saturday AM: Hand full of Caribbean, NO ZL/VK/JA 
Saturday PM: Much better, band opened 45 minutes before our 
sunset,,tapered off a bit after sunset then built up as the Evening wore on 
Sunday AM. one KH6 but otherwise still no Pacific stations heard here 
Sunday PM: poor condx again like Friday, no pre-sunset opening, only a 
few weak EU's heard after sunset 

General: We were strictly search and pounce for a total of 98-Q's in 51 
countries. Lots of good ops on both sides. 
Why a few stations feel compelled to send at 50wpm on topband with the 
noise levels as they are is a mystery. 35wpm is plenty fast enough for 
the conditions. I guess they get to send a few more unanswered CQ's per 
hour while we try and figure out is that an S or H? Did he bust my call 
?...better ask for fill. 


Sorry I missed you Roger 


Dave 
NR1DX 



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