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20 DX Pile-up Suggestions

#1

The DX station operators are in charge of any pile-up.

#2

The DX station should make their rules quietly and respectfully.

#3

The DX station should use, when appropriate, call areas and areas of the world for better accuracy, rate and order.

#4

The DX station should split operation and spread stations out, keeping in mind others not in pile-ups, a must !.

#5

The DX station should give their call sign at least every 10 minutes and maintain a patter expecially when ending a QSO.

#6

The DX station should create a rhythm or timing which maintains a good rate and allows the pile-up to call at the right time.

#7

The operators in the pile-up, if not sure of a qso, should dupe and the DX operator continue not wasting time commenting

#8

The DX station should work those who will create the fastest rate, at least at first, then make an effort to work the weaker stations.

#9

No one should lecture on the air.

#10

Everyone should always require and give full calls.

#11

Know and pratice the gray line.

#12

Know the equipment being operated such as the split buttom, audio levels, keying wave form etc.

#13

NEVER be a " KC Cop " .....never.

#14

Operators giving spots on a DX cluster should insure their accuracy !.

#15

Keep away from personal, political, and religious comment any time on the air and/or the DX Cluster, in the true spirit of ham radio, we are all equal.

#16

Don' t rush when giving your call when the DX station is standing by, expecially on CW, time will be lost trying to obtain ALL of the call sign.

#17

Don' t call the DX station constantly, get in the rhythm.

#18

Let the station complete his QSO.

#19

Use only the power it takes and figure out what that is !.

#20

Figure out the DX operator's operating pratice for greater success.
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