Hi Guys I have been reading this thread and I too get hundreds of W callers in ARRL DX - both modes. It does cover weak signal callers on 160m especially - and I have in the end determined not to ign
I've had the experience of W callers in ARRL DX for the 25 years I've been contesting on Top Band. And I agree with Jeff, Jim, Tom and the LPL op. Work them w/o any rude comments and move on. Remembe
I get a few calls as well and certainly no where near the number you and the others get. Many callers seem to be completely oblivious to the contest and are just looking for a QSO. Some know there is
I think Jeff's approach is sensible. It isn't offensive, and it gently makes an important point. But alas, I'll confess that I'm one of the offenders. For a couple reasons, I did respond respond to d
i have never called or been called by a W in an ARRL DX contest,but i have sure been tempted back in the days before the RBN/is ANYONE hearing me? mike w7dra Hi Guys I have been reading this thread a
The real problem for me is the ARRL 160 meter (DX) contest where the U.S. Territories are considered non-DX and while trying to work some DX-station he returns with my call and sends "No DX No DX...t
I think Jeff has it right. It just quicker to give them a report. Hi Guys I have been reading this thread and I too get hundreds of W callers in ARRL DX - both modes. It does cover weak signal caller