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Traditional DXClusters versus webpage DXclusters
Just a few of my thoughts...
Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX
lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
I do tune and i do listen and i do post on the cluster when i feel
like it, this was addressed to cluster users as i know they are not every ones cup of tea . There is no replacement for finding and chasing your own dx ;-) |
No need to take it personally
Just some comments on working DX We have one DXer in So Calif who has worked Honor Roll and never used the Clusters, Nets, or lists And is one away from Top O da Roll Now thats HONOR ROLL -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... I do tune and i do listen and i do post on the cluster when i feel like it, this was addressed to cluster users as i know they are not every ones cup of tea . There is no replacement for finding and chasing your own dx ;-) |
Before I was introduced to DX Cluster service I did the "old fashioned way"
of tune..tune..listen..listen. Yes it yielded results and I snagged my share of "new ones". However once I got on DX cluster service via 2M my country count literally skyrocketed -and- I was then able to share the ones I found with other hams. I prefer the "new old fashioned way" since I can share my findings with other hams. IMHO using and contributing to the DX cluster is much more in line with "True Ham Spirit" then the old fashioned way which does not allow for sharing. -- Charlie-AD5TH (DXCC 317 and counting) www.ad5th.com "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:gcb0f.2$i%.1@fed1read07... Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
Had one DXer exclaim -- the only difference between a DX Net and the Packet
clusters is when using the clusters -- ya still have to break the pileup (;-) I know DXers that never tune, never spot, just monitor the clusters and let someone else do the hard work -- is that DXing ? Just some thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Charlie" wrote in message ... Before I was introduced to DX Cluster service I did the "old fashioned way" of tune..tune..listen..listen. Yes it yielded results and I snagged my share of "new ones". However once I got on DX cluster service via 2M my country count literally skyrocketed -and- I was then able to share the ones I found with other hams. I prefer the "new old fashioned way" since I can share my findings with other hams. IMHO using and contributing to the DX cluster is much more in line with "True Ham Spirit" then the old fashioned way which does not allow for sharing. -- Charlie-AD5TH (DXCC 317 and counting) www.ad5th.com "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:gcb0f.2$i%.1@fed1read07... Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
I also know a DXer who has a very high country count using DX Nets ONLY
Is that DXing ? Also know several DXers who do not return a QSL for any country they have confirmed - Is that DXing ? All this to stir the DX pot (NG) with some different views Whatta ya think ? -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:uAc0f.10$i%.8@fed1read07... Had one DXer exclaim -- the only difference between a DX Net and the Packet clusters is when using the clusters -- ya still have to break the pileup (;-) I know DXers that never tune, never spot, just monitor the clusters and let someone else do the hard work -- is that DXing ? Just some thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Charlie" wrote in message ... Before I was introduced to DX Cluster service I did the "old fashioned way" of tune..tune..listen..listen. Yes it yielded results and I snagged my share of "new ones". However once I got on DX cluster service via 2M my country count literally skyrocketed -and- I was then able to share the ones I found with other hams. I prefer the "new old fashioned way" since I can share my findings with other hams. IMHO using and contributing to the DX cluster is much more in line with "True Ham Spirit" then the old fashioned way which does not allow for sharing. -- Charlie-AD5TH (DXCC 317 and counting) www.ad5th.com "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:gcb0f.2$i%.1@fed1read07... Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
I didnt mean to sound as if i took it personally because i really didnt
:-) In this game everyone likes to work the dx there own way. Its abit like those who love contests or hate them. Its a big world.... |
I think we can work DX however we like. Whether one listens and tunes or
watches the cluster or gets on a DX net...one still has to have the skill and station capabilities to actually "work the DX". IMHO saying one way or the other is "real DX'ing" and the other ways are not is really stupid and indicates to me someone needs to get a life. -- Charlie "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:jHc0f.11$i%.8@fed1read07... I also know a DXer who has a very high country count using DX Nets ONLY Is that DXing ? Also know several DXers who do not return a QSL for any country they have confirmed - Is that DXing ? All this to stir the DX pot (NG) with some different views Whatta ya think ? -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:uAc0f.10$i%.8@fed1read07... Had one DXer exclaim -- the only difference between a DX Net and the Packet clusters is when using the clusters -- ya still have to break the pileup (;-) I know DXers that never tune, never spot, just monitor the clusters and let someone else do the hard work -- is that DXing ? Just some thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Charlie" wrote in message ... Before I was introduced to DX Cluster service I did the "old fashioned way" of tune..tune..listen..listen. Yes it yielded results and I snagged my share of "new ones". However once I got on DX cluster service via 2M my country count literally skyrocketed -and- I was then able to share the ones I found with other hams. I prefer the "new old fashioned way" since I can share my findings with other hams. IMHO using and contributing to the DX cluster is much more in line with "True Ham Spirit" then the old fashioned way which does not allow for sharing. -- Charlie-AD5TH (DXCC 317 and counting) www.ad5th.com "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:gcb0f.2$i%.1@fed1read07... Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
One who resorts to insults in a perfectly civil discussion is really the one
who needs to get a life. The questions posed were to elicit discussions on what a lot of DXers espouse Believe me there are folks that hate the nets, the lists and the clusters And as I stated before "Whatta ya think" -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Charlie" wrote in message ... I think we can work DX however we like. Whether one listens and tunes or watches the cluster or gets on a DX net...one still has to have the skill and station capabilities to actually "work the DX". IMHO saying one way or the other is "real DX'ing" and the other ways are not is really stupid and indicates to me someone needs to get a life. -- Charlie "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:jHc0f.11$i%.8@fed1read07... I also know a DXer who has a very high country count using DX Nets ONLY Is that DXing ? Also know several DXers who do not return a QSL for any country they have confirmed - Is that DXing ? All this to stir the DX pot (NG) with some different views Whatta ya think ? -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:uAc0f.10$i%.8@fed1read07... Had one DXer exclaim -- the only difference between a DX Net and the Packet clusters is when using the clusters -- ya still have to break the pileup (;-) I know DXers that never tune, never spot, just monitor the clusters and let someone else do the hard work -- is that DXing ? Just some thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! "Charlie" wrote in message ... Before I was introduced to DX Cluster service I did the "old fashioned way" of tune..tune..listen..listen. Yes it yielded results and I snagged my share of "new ones". However once I got on DX cluster service via 2M my country count literally skyrocketed -and- I was then able to share the ones I found with other hams. I prefer the "new old fashioned way" since I can share my findings with other hams. IMHO using and contributing to the DX cluster is much more in line with "True Ham Spirit" then the old fashioned way which does not allow for sharing. -- Charlie-AD5TH (DXCC 317 and counting) www.ad5th.com "Caveat Lector" wrote in message news:gcb0f.2$i%.1@fed1read07... Then there are those that don't use the clusters at all, nor DX nets or DX lists. They do it the old fashioned way -- tune tune listen listen. Who do you think works the DX first, and maybe puts it on the clusters ? Just a few of my thoughts -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! wrote in message ups.com... Just a few of my thoughts... Nowadays more and more people use webpage based dxclusters as as source of information. Recently i have swapped logging programs and it was very hard to log myself into my usual cluster and had to use a web-based cluster, indeed i couldnt react with the dxcluster at all, just take the info spotted. I could post spots, but these went to DXsummmit which is web based. Now i am a strong believer in traditional dxclusters, the guys that get these facilities up and running and keep them ticking over sometimes deserve a medal. The cost of them maintaining packetradio access is not as great as in years gone by but the time and maintainance is still a concern. Not many people are aware of what is involved in keeping the cluster network running smoothly and preventing the abuse which can go on. Remember the websites that provide you with a webpage of dx spots and announcements are getting their information from the original dxcluster network. So i say, wherever possible, support your local dxcluster by using their facilities to the best advantage, its really all the Cluster-sysops ask! Kind regards and 73 Linda http://www.gb7mbc.net |
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