At 12:42 PM 1/10/2011 -0800, [email protected] wrote: >Problem is Damon, is that some of the worse offenders are guys who've been >around ever since I have been. Everyone out to get that elusive Grid Square >that they've worked a zillion times before. I too did the same as you, and >pretty much void the FM'er anymore, unless something special comes up. > >For another 2 cents worth: (I know I'll get flamed) If there is some station >announcing here on the BB that they are going to a special grid location >that is >rare or needed by someone, then give them and others a break. Namely, if >he or >even any other station that is working Portable or HT status, work him, then >QRT, and leave the freq for others. 'Hogging' the channel, working or >calling >the same old station you've worked a zillion times before and not letting >others >work the Portable/HT stations, just to satisfy your QSO count for more >wallpaper >just doesnt hack it, in my opinion. end of rant & extinguisher in >hand............. > >John
You won't get flamed by everyone, I'll join ya in the fire. How many times do they actually have to work the SAME grid before it finally counts? LOL I don't join in but I listen. It's kind of like listening to CB. KB7ADL _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
