[Elecraft] CQ FISTS ,SKCC ETC

[Dan KB6NU]

Oh, come on. You're really making a mountain out of a molehill here.  
If you don't feel comfortable replying to a CQ FISTS call, Keith,  
then don't do it. The rest of you please feel free to do so, even if  
you're not part of that august group.

73!

Dan KB6NU


On Oct 5, 2007, at 10:29 AM, Darwin, Keith wrote:

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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.
> -------------------------
>
> 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 -
> - K2 5411.ssb.100 -
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