[Fists] Re: [CW] Unscheduled round-tables

[w1eof at hamnutz.com]

I agree with Dave. Over the years I've had more failures than successes 
with trying to start a roundtable. I agree some people seem to get 
freaked out... Of if you're having a good QSO and someone tries to join 
the first guy will beg-out and even with invitations to stay just 
can't/won't. It's too bad because it can be very pleasant to have a nice 
CW roundtable. Maybe we need more informal CW nets especially on a local 
level where propagation betgween stations is good and constant.

Hope you call had a great holiday and will enjoy a wonderful New Year.

73,

Mark W1EOF

David Ring wrote:
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> Hello Paul,
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> I've found when hearing a lively chat - perhaps I know one of the two
> people and I'm sure they will both hear me - I don't want to break
> into a group where one of the people doesn't hear me.
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> Often, when the fellow I know asks the other fellow if he minds me
> joining in, the other fellow gets freaked out - he can't handle a
> three way!
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> It seems that some take it as an insult if you want a three way, some
> can't handle the idea of speaking to more than one person - especially
> on CW and some just get confused.
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> One way to get a group going is to chat with a friend who likes round
> tables, and when exchanging call signs, say "Anyone out there want to
> join us?" - or something like that.
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> That seems to be the best way - but the best way to get a round table
> going is to arrange a schedule (sked) - say "Let's meet on 3549 kHz at
> 5 pm daily".
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> 73
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> David N1EA
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