[UK-CONTEST] Speed changes in AFS

[Bob Henderson]

I think the issue of speed matching is interesting.

IMHO.

Someone calling CQ at 18 wpm should reasonably expect those calling to 
roughly speed match.

Someone replying at 18 wpm to another running at 35 wpm, should NOT 
reasonably expect him to do so.  Expect him to believe the caller can 
read at his sending speed.  Why else would he have called?

It is unreasonable to expect an operator to slow down because you have 
asked for a repeat.  If you ask for a repeat, expect a repeat.  He will 
assume QRM to be the problem.  If you need him to QRS ask him to QRS.  
Unsolicited speed changes in heavy QRM can cause station identification 
problems.

If a station is making futile repetitive CQ calls at 35 wpm and your 
limit is18 wpm then answer by all means but be sure to ask him to QRS.

Bob, 5B4AGN