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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