[SJDXA] DX Column

[KZ2I via SJDXA]

One of the most pressing issues today - much worse that I ever remember -  
is the intentional and unintentional QRM on dxpeditions and other dx 
operations  (even the W1AW/* stations).  While tar and feathers are often 
suggested,  there's not much chance of that happening. 
 
 A LOT of the QRM is just caused by inexperienced operators.   Techniques 
and training for those new to DX (not always newbee ops,  either).  Tips like 
not letting the QRMers get to you and turning you into  one of them.  50 
guys shouting "UP UP"  usually cover the dx more  than the QRMers.  Don't add 
your voice to the madness. 
 
The value of LISTENING before transmitting.  The technique of  operating 
split.  ETC ETC.  The experienced DXer know these things,  but they didn't 
learn them in the womb or even in the first few years on the  air.
 
Or putting comments on the cluster.  "He's deaf."  "He doesn't  have a 
receiver."  "No ears."  Anyone who has never been 'on the other  end' knows what 
it sounds like when the whole world is calling you.  You  think the pileup 
is bad on your side?  You should hear what the dxpedition  op hears.
 
And so forth and so on.  Folks CAN be trained.  Maybe we can  accomplish 
that feat.  And make it easier for all of us.
 
73 de Steve,  KZ2I
Charlotte, NC

Carolina DX Association / South Jersey DX  Association (Founding Member)  

 
In a message dated 12/9/2014 8:12:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
n2oo at comcast.net writes:

SJDXA members
As most of you have already heard by now, I have taken over the CQ  
Magazine DX Column. 
I am beginning to put together an outline of subject matter for 2015. I  
have already written the January column. 
My focus will balance between newcomer, casual, and hardcore  DXers. 
I need help from my fellow SJDXA members. 
What would YOU like me to write about? What subjects would you like to  see 
addressed in the column?
You all know my interest in QSL cards. I plan multiple articles on all of  
the aspects of QSLing. 
So, put your thinking caps on. What would you like to see in the DX  Column?





73. Bob Schenck, N2OO 
Proud  Team Member QSL Manager K1N Navassa Island 2015  
_www.navassadx.com_ (http://www.navassadx.com/)  

Sent  from my iPhone 

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