[PaQSO] County lines - this is so cool!

[Hank Greeb]

Bob:

This is the first year the subject of logging county line stations has 
concerned me.  Probably because I was "fat, dumb, and sassy" in the 
past, plus, I didn't run across any county line operations in the past. 
  I'm still fat, at least 50 pounds over "ideal" weight, and my IQ is 
questionable - as are most folks who infest the amateur radio service. 
Sassy is a matter of perspective.  Had the long standing "variance" of 
having 1/2 of the "sent" numbers incorrect in any of my contacts with a 
county line op been in the rules, it would have solved the problem.

Your "guide to operating" suggestions are great!  I get a big concerned 
when a 30+ WPM fellow doesn't slow down to my 20 WPM speed.  It's not 
that I can't copy 30 WPM.  I've a 45 WPM certificate from the 
Connecticut Wireless Association, but if some slow speed op gets the 
same treatment it might turn him/her off.

ID every time is fine - even ID every other (or so) time works for me, 
but stringing 10 or more contacts together without ID taxes my credulity!

Here's for a fun time next Saturday and Sunday.

72/73 de n8xx Hg
QRP >99.44% of the time

On 10/10/2012 10:43 PM, BobbyC wrote:
> Hi gang!
>
> I simply love this.  Each and every year, county line logging becomes "an issue".  And yet it isn't.  But it's still fun to hear all of the "solutions".  You all are the best!
>
> I'm really going to miss operating this year but plan to make contacts with each and everyone of you in October 2013 from Warren County!
>
> Just to add to the craziness, here are my basic "rules to operate by":
>
>      - Slow down your CW for the 10 WPM op.  Really.  What does it cost you to go from 30 WPM to 10 WPM to possibly get that Wyoming State contact?!
>
>      - ID after every other contact.  It helps all those who come across you running the masses!
>
>      - And by all means, give way to the mobiles!  If your hot into running a freq and you come across one, give them your spot!  Believe me, it's a real treat listening to them run the folks who were waiting for you!
>
> But whatever you do.....have fun!  If you're not having fun, turn the radio off and pour a Merlot!
>
> Bob
> N3FR