I try to be as polite as I can (typically by sending "DX ONLY 73"), but I no
longer work stateside stations during ARRL DX contests. Every time I work one
it just encourages others on frequency to call. In the past I've literally
generated mini-pileups of stateside stations by working just one or two, which
tells me that the majority of those folks know exactly what the contest is
about. Personally, I think it is rude of them to call when they know better
... they've simply decided that their desire for a contact or a card trumps my
desire to compete in the contest. Last year was particularly bad because of
the Triple Play award, but it's always particularly bad in the SSB contest.
73,
Dave AB7E
------Original Mail------
From: "Kelly Taylor" <ve4xt@mts.net>
To: "Albert Crespo" <f5vhj@orange.fr>,
"<cq-contest@contesting.com>" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:23:33 -0600
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] USA stations in ARRL DX
I should add, that it occurred to me there's a scenario where Albert's
idea does make sense (just so you know I'm not totally picking on you,
Albert).
If you're blessed with any kind of a pileup, choosing to answer
stations that count for points is your prerogative. The same-country
guy should get the message and shouldn't feel slighted.
It's when you CQ in the face of your lone 50over9 respondent that
you're not being polite.
73
Kelly
Ve4xt
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 23, 2010, at 5:44 AM, "Albert Crespo" <f5vhj@orange.fr> wrote:
> Working USA lids just encourages them to continue polluting other
> stations logs who they then call. Nothing discourages bad operating
> then nobody every coming back to your call. Just ignore- easy,
> polite, and within the rules of the contest.
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