[UK-CONTEST] AFS contest etiquette

[Chris G3SJJ]

I agree. It is not the norm, nor acceptable practice. Having said that, 
sometimes it is difficult to decide who was originally running on a 
particular freq. I found several times when I was S&P higher up the 
band, having heard a callsign and report, I was not sure and had to wait 
until one of the stations CQed before I could confirm. One of the things 
that makes the process more difficult is when the calling station sends 
the CQing station's callsign with the exchange. So, I CQ, XXXXX replies, 
I send XXXXX 5NN 26, he sends G3SJJ 5NN 13. Very confusing to someone 
who is S&P and might need a QSO with XXXXX. (Ray wasn't doing that!)

Chris G3SJJ


Bob Henderson wrote:
> Ray
>
> This is a big question!
>
> The behaviour is contrary to the norm in my experience and is certainly 
> not a tactic I use.  That said, competition for space in which to run is 
> an inevitable part of contesting on crowded bands.
>
> Ultimately, if it doesn't breach the law, license conditions or the 
> rules of the event, behaviour is left to individual discretion.  The 
> only available remedy is peer pressure.
>
> Bob, 5B4AGN
>
> Ray - G4FON wrote:
>   
>> I started late yesterday but found a clear frequency and had a reasonable run going when I was called by G3MIR, who I worked. The
>> next station to call me immediately afterwards was G4FBS. 
>>
>> Once I finished the QSO with G4FBS, I was stunned to hear G3MIR call him on my frequency and send him a report.
>>
>> Is all fair in love, war and contesting these days or is this operating practice out of line?
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Ray, G4FON
>>
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