[TowerTalk] Busting a Pileup

[Timothy Coker]

I agree with what you’re saying Mike, however:
I can’t say how many, but my gut feeling says a lot of skilled operators are not only listening for where the DX will be next but also watching with pan adapters and such. It seems like more people are in the “right place” at the same time lately.
Thus, to me, while timing and location are foremost, having the extra power is next in line. I liked Brian’s article, it gave yet another way of explaining why having more is better.
Tim / N6WIN 


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On Thursday, August 30, 2018, 09:51, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> wrote:

Busting a pile up more about skill.  Knowing when and where to call is 
far more important than attempting to out power everyone else.  I would 
also agree that having your voice equalized for punch and readability is 
also important.


On 8/30/2018 10:36 AM, David Aslin G3WGN wrote:
> Love that analysis Brian.  Even though it's on an unmeasured distribution and other factors will be at play (I'd add voice characteristics and call timing to those you noted) it gives guidance as to how much effort to put into the station system.
> At the practical level, in addition to antenna changes, many folks can get that 0.5dB (or more) from better coax choices.  I'm amazed how many still choose RG213 without taking into account how much they are throwing away at 15m or higher bands...
> 73, David G3WGN  M6O
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