------------------------------------- > I think that part of the confusion is that many people, when > hearing CD DX or > CQ DE or CQ TEST or CQ WHATEVER have the impression that the > station calling > only wants to have a QSO of the type specified. CQ DX is probably > the best example....I would never answer a CQ DX call from a US > station. -------------------------------------
There's no question that FISTS and SKCC folks will willingly work non-members, but that's not really the point. Why would someone who is happy to work "anyone" call CQ FISTS or CQ SKCC? Why not just call CQ? It makes no sense for them to use a qualified CQ when they are looking for just anybody. So if they are using a directed CQ, then it is only rational to take it face value and assume they mean what they're saying. No they do not want to work "anybody" but only those who qualify. Most though are polite enough to overlook the minor rudeness of the non-qualifier who answers, and will work them anyway. If an OP sends KN to turn it over to the other op, do you break into the QSO? If a DX station says "listening up 3" do you call right on their freq? If an OP sends you RRR (received) do you repeat all your info next time? Do you answer CQ DX if you're not DX? If someone sends CQ at 10 wpm but has an Extra call, do you assume they really want to go 20 and answer them at that speed? Face value, guys, face value. Ya gotta take this stuff for what it means and not second guess the thoughts behind them. Treating some qualified CQ's as limited (CQ DX) while others qualified CQ's like they're not qualified is irrational and adds significant confusion. Take it at face value and don't answer if you're not what the other person is calling for. ------------------------ In fact, I'd bet most of them would rather make a contact, then to continually be calling CQ FISTS. ------------------------- If they want to work "anyone", they'll call CQ. Until then, they are saying they are NOT looking for just anyone. If that is not their intention, then THEY need to change their call. IMNSHO (in my not so humble opinion) Apologies for any offense my direct communication style may have caused. 73 all (yes, I do mean it) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
