N2EA added this, as well as other reasonable level-headed comments:
>I am not convinced that extensive spotting actually produces a real
>advantage.
It can be detrimental. I am often tempted to do self-spotting, but to
deliberately
mis-spot myself in hopes it reduces the mess these spots-gone-ballistic can
cause. I often am forced to abandon a run when things get messy like that.
>ps: (VR2BG...you were pounding in, here in VT on 15 this morning, Brett!)
I sensed the band was good, but so few called - even if I were serious in
JIDX HF CW this year, I'll happily work non-JAs when a JA isn't calling & even
reply to the pesky QSLs such contacts inevitably produce. JIDX is quickly
becoming no fun due to lack of activity & I'm sorry to say I spent most of the
weekend up on the roof enjoying the sun as a result.
73, VR2BrettGraham
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