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DX spotting network

Discussion in 'QRZ Site Community Help Center' started by KQ4MHP, Jul 11, 2024.

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  1. KQ4MHP

    KQ4MHP Ham Member QRZ Page

    how can i post my call sign and available freq. on DX spotting network. KQ4MHP
     
  2. KA0HCP

    KA0HCP XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    You don't. You spot DX stations, not yourself. It is considered poor form to spot yourself.
     
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  3. WQ2H

    WQ2H QRZ Lifetime Member #214 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    If you have a profile on QRZCQ you can list yourself as "on-air" so others can find you.

    But as Bill said, folks don't usually 'spot' themselves. Good luck ! :)
     
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  4. KQ4MHP

    KQ4MHP Ham Member QRZ Page

    Not contesting.......just trying to reach out more.
     
  5. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    Regardless of the purpose it's considered poor form. That's not what the spotting networks exist for. Calling CQ is the proper way to "reach out".

    Self-spotting just clutters the already-busy network. Unless you're DX, your odds of getting ANY callers are very slim unless you have some really special aspect such as rare state, rare grid, or other attribute that other stations might be seeking.

    My advice: just don't do it

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
  6. KP4SX

    KP4SX Ham Member QRZ Page

    That's not how its done.
     
  7. KQ4MHP

    KQ4MHP Ham Member QRZ Page

    IF NOT WHAT ARE ALL THESE CALL SIGS ON DX SPOTTING........PLEASE ADVICE
     
  8. KQ4MHP

    KQ4MHP Ham Member QRZ Page

    THANKS FOR THE INFO
     
  9. N9WFT

    N9WFT Ham Member QRZ Page

    If you are a calling station, self spotting is not a good thing.

    The accepted / by the numbers method of Being spotted, Is to have someone that Worked You spot you.

    This gives others the opportunity to see where your signal is being heard. There are other reasons, but I will not take up your time with them.

    The responses you have received are correct...Self Spotting is Not The Thing To Do
     

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