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Re: [CQ-Contest] Running by the numbers

To: xaxaxaxa yayayaya <cqtestk4xs@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Running by the numbers
From: "rjairam@gmail.com" <rjairam@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2021 16:02:14 -0400
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As a rule I never do it. I've had some thick pileups like ARRL
centennial and 13 colonies. I just never do it. I have other ways to
thin the pile that to me are more effective.

73
Ria, N2RJ

On Sat, Jul 3, 2021 at 2:13 PM Bill kollenbaum via CQ-Contest
<cq-contest@contesting.com> wrote:
>
> I've been running by the numbers for years...when necessary.  I've done it  
> both in and out of contests.
> from KH6 fluttery weak EU stations were an issue, as were big USA pileups.
> Keys to success:
> Only do it when your rate slows because you can't pull them out fast enough 
> (especially in spotted pileups)
> Stick to the number.  NEVER call someone with the wrong number.  You'll be 
> sorry you did.
> Go quickly through the numbers...maybe two or three for each to avoid getting 
> the natives restless.
> End with zeroes or nines.  The guys get pissed if you stop at five or six etc.
> Back around 2009 a few guys and I decided to a 1E  from my station in KH6 
> using high power.  The pileups were as big as I've ever had and we were 
> forced to go by the numbers.  Dozens of modest FD stations all sounded like 
> an S-5 buzz.  We did the numbers for hours with that one.  However, one of 
> the inexperienced guys broke the cardinal rule and started taking anybody 
> while doing it by the numbers and all hell broke loose.
> Bill  K4XS/KH7XS/V31XX
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