DX Code Of Conduct
I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station's call sign before calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
I will always send my full call sign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.
#1 I will
listen, and
listen and then
listen again before calling.
This seems so obvious but it is the most vital thing to do.
Careful listening rather than rushing to transmit will get the DX into
your log. You must listen to find out whether the DX is working split
and if so, where is he listening? Then you need to listen to the
calling stations in order to determine what the DX station is doing.
For example, he may be working gradually up or down the pile-up
frequency range – and you need to find the best spot to call.
And it may be time to ask yourself: "Do I really need to work
this bit of DX, right now? Can I wait a while for the pile-up to
subside?”
#2 I will only
call if I
can copy the DX station properly.
You also need
to listen carefully to determine how well you can hear
the DX station to be sure you will hear his reply to your call and to
avoid causing interference by transmitting at the wrong time. It is
extremely frustrating for a DX
station to return a call to a station that is unable to hear him,
thereby causing incessant QRM.
#3 I
will not trust the Cluster and will be sure of the DX
station’s callsign before calling.
Cluster spots
often show the wrong call sign. Before you log a station, you should
hear the station’s callsign on the air –
don’t trust spotting networks. The DX operator should send
his call sign at regular intervals. Unfortunately, not all operators do
this!
#4 I will not
interfere with the DX station or anyone calling and will
never tune up on the
DX
frequency or in the QSX slot.
Sadly, this
covers a multitude of operators, employing poor operating practices.
We are frequently afflicted with "Policemen,” people who
repeatedly jump in to tell callers that "the DX is listening
up” – often adding a gratuitous insult. The rule is quite
simple: never, ever transmit on the DX frequency for any purpose whatsoever.
I will pay attention
to the operator's instructions if he is operating "split"
so as to stay in his preferred bandwidth.
#5 I will wait
for the DX station to end a contact before calling.
If you
transmit before a QSO is over, you are likely to interfere with the
exchange of information, lengthening the QSO and slowing the process.
It may seem clever to "nip in” as the previous
contact is ending but many DX stations don’t like it, as such
operating may break the pattern of the operator, which is what helps
everyone to know when to transmit.
#6 I will
always send my full call sign.
This is
essential for CW and SSB,
because incomplete calls lead to an extra transmission, slowing the
operator’s progress with the pileup. If the operator is
responding to partial call signs, it may appear that you should call
with only several letters. Generally, this is not the case. Always use your full call sign.
#7 I will call
and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
Continuous
calling is selfish and arrogant. With a computer or memory keyer, it is
easy to send continuously. Unfortunately, it prevents you from
listening and knowing what is taking place. In addition, it raises the
QRM floor greatly, making life difficult for the DX station and
everyone else.
#8 I will not
transmit when the DX operator calls another callsign, not mine.
Perhaps this is
intuitively obvious, but it is a common occurrence. If it is clear that
the station is not calling you, do
not transmit.
#9 I will not
transmit when the DX Operator queries a call sign, not like mine.
In life
outside amateur radio it would simply be considered rude to answer when
someone else is asked a question! How do you know if the station is
calling you? Perhaps the DX operator has a partial version of your
call. Is it me? "The timing is right!” Yes, the
timing may seem right, but it may also be "right”
for many other stations. If the DX is actually calling you and hears
nothing, he will call you again. Then you can call. Only one letter from your call
sign is NOT enough, however. Calling when not
being addressed raises the floor level of QRM and slows progress
dramatically.
#10 I will not
transmit when the DX operator requests geographic areas other than
mine.
You must
recognise and accept that when an operator is calling for a specific
geographic area (e.g. NA for North America, AS for Asia ), you must not
call until the operator’s instructions change. Even if his
choice appears incorrect, you must follow his instructions. The DX
operator is in control. Here’s an important point: If a DX
operator is working, some area, perhaps North America , and he fails to
say so between QSOs, do not begin calling immediately. Call only when
it is clear that the operator’s instructions have changed. To
do otherwise is impolite and simply slows the process.
#11 When the
DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my callsign unless I think he
has copied it incorrectly.
If you repeat
your call sign, the DX station may think that he has your call sign
wrong. He might then listen very carefully – again
– thus slowing the process. A DX operator will generally log
what he has if you say nothing further.
#12 I will be
thankful if and when I do make a contact.
There should
certainly be a pride of accomplishment when you get a QSO with a guy in
a far-away entity. But before you start basking in the glow of
accomplishment, think about the help you received from your partners,
perhaps Mr. Icom, Mr. Alpha, and Mr. Force 12. If your ego still feels
a need to take ALL the credit, try again. But this time turn off your
amplifier and connect your rig barefoot to a dipole. If you get through
the pile up this time, then YOU, as the operator, can take more of the
credit.
You should also acknowledge that you would not
have had the contact without the skill of the operator at the other end
who undoubtedly made sacrifices to be there for you. So be thankful for
all this help you received.
#13 I will
respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.
Respect is
about behaving well toward others. DXing is very competitive. If you
operate otherwise, you may acquire a bad reputation. DXing will be the
most fun for everyone if we all behave with politeness, mutual respect
and even a bit of humility!
Источник: DX Code Of Conduct (English Version)
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