I'm going to try to think like an op on a DXpedition, which is
hard since I've never been one. I do know that what happens
whenever I finish a QSO is an impenetrable wall of sound because
there are at least 6 stations, all on that last frequency.
Assume I'm operating split with VFO B locked on my transmit
frequency. Particularly if I am using automation to send my "TU
DX1STA UP" response, I could spend the time that message is
being sent, tuning the receiver in my radio to pick a track on
the waterfall in a far corner of the pileup. I can now start
listening where I might hear something quickly and keep my rate up.
I do remember one of the big DXpeditions writing on their web
site something to the effect of, "Just stay in one place. We'll
find you." Of course, with low power and lots of strong stations
nearer to the DX, that formula means a long slog.
73 Bill AE6JV
On 3/13/18 at 10:24 PM, wes_n...@triconet.org (Wes Stewart) wrote:
None of this works when the DX stations remove all possibility
of skill making a difference when they have zero pattern to
their operation. It's as if they randomly spin the dial after
every QSO and if you happen to be lucky (and strong) they hear
you. Otherwise, you can spend hours of wasted time. A couple
of west African DXpeditions currently operating leap to mind.
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