[Elecraft] OT: LDE defined

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

At NY4A multiop, probably in the ARRL DX some years back, on 40
meters, with the antenna a monster 5 element full spaced quad on a 220
foot catenary, I sent TEST NY4A NY4A, and after a very slight pause
heard clearly at S8 or S9, TEST NY4A NY4A.  I was sure someone was
just trying to interfere on the frequency, but it happened
consistently.  I finally sent a miscellaneous string of random dits
and dahs from the paddle, with no spaces, for about 5 seconds.  I
heard the string start up during the QSK, and it continued for another
2 seconds or so after I let up.

By that time I was on the speaker, and I had witnesses to what
happened.  We all settled on LDE and got back to the contest.  The LDE
got weaker and weaker (but not quicker or slower) and faded out in
about ten minutes.

So nobody has to convince me about LDEs any more :>)

73, Guy.