[PVRCNC] FW: ARRLDX SSB W4BBT SOAB HP

[Henry Pollock - K4TMC]

Yes it is annoying from the S&Per's standpoint...been there done that.

However, from the runners standpoint (my recent NCQP effort), after 2-plus
hours of 100+ rate, I found my voice fading, so I started going for several
QSOs without IDing.  Yes, there were those that then asked "your call". I
would then give my call on the next QRZ. Luckily, the rate slowed down and
I was able to ID after every QSO.

Nate, do you have any hints on how to keep your voice during long runs?

73,
Henry - K4TMC


On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 8:24 AM Nathan Moreschi via PVRCNC <
pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Yes, it's highly annoying. Most guys tend to sign at least after ever 3
> Qs or so but after every one sure is nice.
>     On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 09:28:45 PM EST, Tom Lewis via PVRCNC <
> pvrcnc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>   Don
> That is a pet peeve of mine. They need to give their call often.
>
> Tom
>     On Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 08:59:24 PM EST, Don Gladwell <
> dongladwell1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: webform at b4h.net <webform at b4h.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2023 8:50 PM
> To: 3830 at contesting.com; dongladwell1 at gmail.com
> Subject: ARRLDX SSB W4BBT SOAB HP
>
>                     ARRL DX Contest, SSB - 2023
>
> Call: W4BBT
> Operator(s): W4BBT
> Station: W4BBT
>
> Class: SOAB HP
> QTH: NC
> Operating Time (hrs): 18.5
>
> Summary:
>  Band  QSOs  Mults
> -------------------
>   160:
>   80:    7    5
>   40:  37    21
>   20:  80    38
>   15:  76    40
>   10:  137    54
> -------------------
> Total:  337  158  Total Score = 159,738
>
> Club: Potomac Valley Radio Club
>
> Comments:
>
> I decided to do all S&P unassisted for this contest with lots of breaks.
> 10m was wide open most of the time I was on. 15m and 20m were also good.
>
> Now I am going to get on my soapbox again.  When doing S&P unassisted, it
> drives me crazy how many operators finish their call with QRZ and no call
> sign.
> When trying to find new Qs, I either have to waste time until he decides to
> give his call, or just move on or shout "What's your Call" if I can get
> through the pileup.
>
> I did contact several new countries for me in Kenya-5Z4VJ and Israel-4X6TT
> during this contest.  I was able to contact VP5M on 20m and 15m but never
> found them on any of the other bands. (Remember I am just spinning the
> knob)
>
> 73, Don-W4BBT
>
>
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