[Elecraft] CQ FISTS ,SKCC ETC

[Darwin, Keith]

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> I think that part of the confusion is that many people, when  
> hearing CD DX or
> CQ DE or CQ TEST or CQ WHATEVER have the impression that the  
> station calling
> only wants to have a QSO of the type specified.  CQ DX is probably  
> the best example....I would never answer a CQ DX call from a US  
> station.
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There's no question that FISTS and SKCC folks will willingly work
non-members, but that's not really the point.  Why would someone who is
happy to work "anyone" call CQ FISTS or CQ SKCC?  Why not just call CQ?
It makes no sense for them to use a qualified CQ when they are looking
for just anybody.  So if they are using a directed CQ, then it is only
rational to take it face value and assume they mean what they're saying.
No they do not want to work "anybody" but only those who qualify.  Most
though are polite enough to overlook the minor rudeness of the
non-qualifier who answers, and will work them anyway.

If an OP sends KN to turn it over to the other op, do you break into the
QSO?

If a DX station says "listening up 3" do you call right on their freq?

If an OP sends you RRR (received) do you repeat all your info next time?

Do you answer CQ DX if you're not DX?

If someone sends CQ at 10 wpm but has an Extra call, do you assume they
really want to go 20 and answer them at that speed?

Face value, guys, face value.  Ya gotta take this stuff for what it
means and not second guess the thoughts behind them.  Treating some
qualified CQ's as limited (CQ DX) while others qualified CQ's like
they're not qualified is irrational and adds significant confusion.
Take it at face value and don't answer if you're not what the other
person is calling for.



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In fact, I'd bet most of them would rather make a contact, then to
continually be calling CQ FISTS.
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If they want to work "anyone", they'll call CQ.  Until then, they are
saying they are NOT looking for just anyone.  If that is not their
intention, then THEY need to change their call.

IMNSHO (in my not so humble opinion)

Apologies for any offense my direct communication style may have caused.
73 all (yes, I do mean it)

- Keith N1AS -
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