I operate contests for fun, enjoyment, but mostly to improve my operating skills. This ARRL November Sweepstakes CW was anything but enjoyable. The poor operators were out in force this year. Here is my top-10 list of poor operating exhibited during the 2005 ARRL November Sweepstakes CW.
10. Sending CQ without enough time between for a station to answer. 9. Station sending their exchange at 25+ WPM and asking you to QRS when you are running <20 WPM. 8. Stations tuning up on your frequency for several minutes and then starting to call CQ SS on the frequency you are working. 7. The station that answered your CQ SS starts calling CW SS after your exchange with him. 6. Stations that move on after sending their exchange information when you still need repeats on the exchange. 5. Stations calling CQ SS then moving up/down a few Hz and calling CQ SS again (moving targets). 4. Receiving SRI DUPE when you have not worked the station. 3. Stations in a mini pile-up sending their calls 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 times and covering the stations sending CQ SS. 2. Stations 'tail ending' your exchange with the station you just worked before you can call CQ SS again. AND THE #1 ITEM 1. Calling CQ SS and having a station respond with 'SEC?' to determine if they want to work you. Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
