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Re: [CQ-Contest] My need re contests to self spot

To: Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] My need re contests to self spot
From: Kelly Taylor <ve4xt@mymts.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:59:29 -0500
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All the power to you, Charles! 

As long as you’re not entering a log, you’re not doing anything wrong.

73, kelly, ve4xt,


> On Apr 12, 2017, at 7:14 PM, Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Here is my situation that may be true for many ops.
> I now have limited stamina and prop.  When I do operate, I want some
> action--that means my taste is for rapid running.  However, I live off the
> population centers and nevertheless need to be heard by lots ops and
> quickly in my short op time.
> 
> Actual typical example...I begin at start of the TWO HOUR window I have NA
> or EU.  I work a couple S&P who say I am vy loud, so I call CQ.  Nothing.
> The two hours are slipping by.  I spot myself once.  A flood of callers
> result and running fun.  My two hours give me 75-120 QSOs.
> 
> No spot gives about 25 QSOs.
> 
> The contest gives me 4 two-hour openings if lucky.  ​Given my tastes, not
> spotting myself means no fun.
> 
> So, I self spot couple times or less.  I enjoy the contest.  I can not
> enter due to spotting.  These are my facts.  Deal with it.  I do.  73,
> 
> Charly, HS0ZCW
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