Most of the time I welcome chasers calling on multiple bands. The only times this is not true are the following:
- Bad weather is moving in and I want to finish up and give the points to the new chasers
- There is a big pile of chasers and I want to get through it
- Often I’m looking for S2S contacts, and the multiple band contacts are using up limited time on the summit
- S2S activators are actually calling me, and the repeat chasers are calling
In general I will go a little faster and make quicker contacts when these conditions occur. I have been impressed how many of my chasers can sense this and how they cooperate with me. Many chasers are fine operators - as well as activators - who understand exactly what is happening as they participate in the pile. One of the best features of SOTA today is this friendly connection we have.
When calling CQ and little is happening, chasers coming back on different bands is most welcome. I have several chasers who contact me on 3 or 4 HF bands when possible, and this is fun. Most of them are quick!
73
George
KX0R