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:
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> 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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