[Dx-qsl] Where's The Rhythm = End of Thread

Sun Nov 10 12:09:17 EST 2013

>From my brief stint as a CY0AA op back in 1996, I don't recall, with 3 
exceptions, any undue stress from the hoards. Most times it was up to me to 
give instruction periodically (5-10 up, North or South America, or number 3 
in the call, etc...). The most challenging was the Asian regions. We were 
#4 needed there, and had marginal propagation to boot. They were still for 
the most part orderly. The calls were mostly the same length which helped. 
The Europeans were MUCH stronger and therefore more formidable to control 
since only one station out of sync could block out many stations. In my 
estimation though, it wasn't the sync'ing that was key (since the US went 
very smoothly), it was my control of the pile to keep it orderly and to my 
specs that kept the Q rates up.
One other thing...
My call WA8JOC is a LOT longer to get across than is XX8X. Sometimes not 
rhythm, but length is a challenge also.
73
Ken
WA8JOC
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From: "Murray Green (K3BEQ)" <mgreen at erols.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:52 AM
To: "DX Posts" <DX-QSL at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Dx-qsl] Where's The Rhythm = End of Thread
> The replies were interesting and some surprising. Please recognize that 
> the focus was on Amateurs who are not using the_transmit/receive rhythm 
> __technique_, constantly transmitting their callsign after the DXpedition 
> operator acknowledges another station. No amount of effort on the part of 
> the DXpedition, especially on CW, is going to control that type of 
> behavior which is the direct result of poor operating. There may be a 
> certain degree of control by the DXpedition on phone through hard requests 
> but it is like "teaching Hindu to a puppy".
>> I recall many (sunspot) decades ago when listening to a Dxpedition working 
> JAs. A huge pile-up that went completely quiet when a specific JA was 
> called. Like turning a light switch on/off. It was impressive. So it can 
> be done.
>> The exchanges were healthy; but no easy solution. Thanks.
> /"Straight Ahead/"
> 73, Murray K3BEQ
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