Gerry makes EXCELLENT points. Excellent !
I do a fair number of contests, including the weekly CWT's.(which
technically aren't contests)
If I come across Don, N4ZZ @42wpm, I call him at 42 wpm and I know 95% of
the time, he'll never need a fill.
In, out, bing, bang, boom. In QSO parties, I know I have called him @
45wpm... I will even stick around if prop is not good, as I know he'll work
3 more guys in the next 20-30 seconds, and I'll get him on the 4th call.
Good on ya QRQ guys...good on ya !
Mike VE9AA...not quite QRQ, but working on it...slowly but surely..;-)
<<(that was a joke)
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For most guys, speed, especially if you are
accurate, is a great marketing technique -- fast in and out. If someone
is S&Ping, and the come across a station sending slow and/or making
mistakes, they are more likely to pass by.
If S&P, I answer close to the callers sending speed.
I think I'm slow, compared to some ops. N3DXX comes to mind.
73, and may the QRQ be with you!
Gerry, W1VE
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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