Who is the DX?
Ask who the DX-station is. Often DX-spots are set by people who cannot tell A from B. Ask for DXCC region or IOTA number and don’t waste time by looking up this information yourself. Enough people just hang around on DX-frequencies and don’t know what to do with their time. 3c) Where is he listening? Ask for the split frequency. Getting this information on the DX-frequency makes your life much easier. You will also win new friends because usually many people just wait to tell you. In rare cases some crumblers might complain. Then just appeal on HAM spirit. Hints: Mention your call several times on the DX-frequency – many ears are listing and it is a unique opportunity to introduce yourself on an international podium. Be social, say hello to friends and discuss latest local news. There should always be time for a little chat, shouldn’t it? 3d) The “coup” Once you located the split frequency, put the mike gain to the maximum and start calling. Keep on calling until many people on the DX-
