[UK-CONTEST] CW Speed

[Gordon Brown]

If a big gun gets on my frequency Steve I just ignore it.  He is trying to work millions of stations per hour and I am happy with a more modest score.  Sit back, have another chocolate digestive and a sip of coffee but keep calling CQ.   Eventually he will realize his QSO rate is dropping below 1000 and find a clearer freq.  Don't be bullied!

It's great fun to occasionally give a report other than 599 and see how much delay there is before the reply.  

Enjoy whatever you decide to do Steve.
73
Gordon.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Steve Knowles
> Sent: 28 February 2010 00:26
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Re. CW Speed ertc.
>
>
> Well said, Gordon.
>
> When I'm S&P that long pause annoys me too.  It's very poor operating.  You
> can never be sure whether you need to call again and risk the double or just
>
> wait it out!
>
> When I'm running I always use the key, so I can start my reply immediately
> and type in the details at my leisure (that's why God gave me two hands)!
> It's not quite as fast as the computer and of course I make mistakes, but
> I'm pleased when I hear a live op at the other end and I hope they feel the
> same way about me!
>
> The real problem with running at low power is not being heard, but defending
>
> your frequency against the numb-nutted multi-kW no-brainers, of which there
> are far too many.  Very difficult, but there are ways!  Even so, a
> surprising amount can be achieved, particularly late-on in a contest when
> the big boys have worked the bands out.
>
> The important thing, of course, is that you enjoy whatever you do.  And I'm
> sure you do!
>
>