[Elecraft] Alligators and Bats

[Bill Coleman]

On 1/9/02 1:00 PM, Jim Campbell at jim-c@nc.rr.com wrote:

>I was on 40 last night and heard a CL2--/MM calling CQ.  I went  back to
>him but he couldn't hear me.  That is an almost new experience for me. 
>I don't have much success calling CQ, but almost everyone I answer who
>is calling CQ comes back to me.  I gave it a couple of tries with him
>but still no joy.  Then a QRO W2 called him a couple of times.  The CL2
>continued calling CQ.  I concluded that he was an "alligator".  That is
>to say he has a big mouth but tiny ears.

It happens. It could be due to the operator or his station, but it just 
could be conditions.

My experience at the NQ4I M/M superstation (yes QRO, with great antennas) 
has  taught me that there are times when you just can't get through to 
the other station. You may work him earlier or later, but right now, 
you're not going to make it. Don't waste too much time worrying about it.



Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
            -- Wilbur Wright, 1901