[OKDXA] DX info

Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:49:37 -0500

Thank you Clif, Believe me joining the OKDXA has been a wonderful
opportunity for me.
We as a group are placed across several states, and being School has started
the Monday night net is difficult to catch.
So for me the computer is a wonderful learning tool and a nice way to keep
in touch with the membership.
I very much believe if all of us amateurs would do more listening their
would less QRM.
I am very new to DXing but I know that saying my "Full" call sign seems to
get a response better than a partial call no mater the noise level.
Thank you all for the input.
73s.    Jim     ad5kd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clifton Sikes" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [OKDXA] DX info


> Jim,
>
> Good question, and Coy gave some good tips. The best advice I can give is
> learn to effectivly listen. Hearing is a gift that most of us are born
with.
> Listening is a skill, to be learned and nurtured. The most effective
DX'ers
> listen to the bands far more than they transmit. I like to start at the
> bottom of each band, and tune SLOWLY up, listening to each QSO long enough
> to figure out who, where and how to work them. I would also say find a
> seasoned DX'er in your area and ask questions. LOTS of questions, and pay
> attention to what is told you. These folks who are on the Honor Roll
didn't
> get there in a years time. It took many years of dedication and work.
>
> As to my dislike of computers......They are a fine tool. they do some
tasks
> very well. I just don't see them as a toy, for MY enjoyment. I also don't
> see them as necessary for my DX chasing. For a serious contestor, yes! In
my
> opinion, packet clusters should take most of the blame for the rude, crude
> behavior we hear on the bands. It is much easier and relaxed to listen to
> the bands, and find them the old fashioned way.
>
> Hope this is of some help.
>
> 73, Clif N5UW
>
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