No. What he means is just call CQ and not try to get in the piles if
you are getting beat out all the time. I may try qrp again and that is
about the only way to make contacts. Alternate cq's at least 5 kc's away.
Mike W0MU
On 3/9/2011 9:42 AM, Hank Greeb wrote:
> Ed:
>
> Does this mean you waive the rule "CQ and move" for newbies? Seems like
> this could confuse the op who assumes he/she has the frequency after
> answering a CQ.
>
> 72/73 de n8xx Hg
>
> On 3/9/2011 9:47 AM, "Ed Muns"<ed@munsvineyard.com> wrote:
>> -------- Original Message --------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 05:45:35 -0800
>> From: "Ed Muns"<ed@munsvineyard.com>
>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] NA RTTY Sprint
>> To:<cq-contest@contesting.com>
>>
>> Make plans to operate the NA RTTY Sprint this coming Saturday (00-04z
>> Sunday, 13 March). If the sprint format is troublesome or you think
>> you lose too many "jump balls", just find a clear frequency and CQ.
>> The other stations will find you (and, will want your QSO!) without
>> you having to first win a short pileup. Work a station there, then
>> QSY at least 5 kHz and CQ again. Once you feel comfortable with this,
>> you can try answering a CQ and then staying on the frequency to work
>> one more station. Also, as each band gets worked out by stations,
>> everyone will be looking for new ones to work and the pileups will
>> diminish. Low Power and QRP stations will do fine in amongst the High
>> Power stations with these approaches, especially as bands get worked out.
>>
>> Get together with others an form a team. It is fun and increases the
>> participation which this short contest needs. The Sprints are great
>> events to build operating skill. The QSY format takes some time to
>> get used to, so if you are new to it, just take it slow and progress
>> as described above. Some operators set their two VFOs 10 kHz apart so
>> they can be sure of adhering to the 5 kHz QSY rule by simply swapping
>> VFOs after their "CQ QSO". If nothing else, swapping VFOs leaves your
>> last frequency visible so you can be sure you are 5 kHz away as you
>> tune for a new CQ frequency (or 1 kHz away if you call another CQing
>> station).
>>
>> There will be a practice session on Friday evening, NA time
>> (0230-0300z Saturday, 12 March) for checking out setups and practicing
>> the contest format. I look forward to seeing lots of new stations
>> participating Saturday!
>>
>> 73,
>> Ed - W0YK
>> NCJ NA RTTY Sprint Manager
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