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• 1. The DX Station Operators are always in charge.
• 2. The DX Operator should make their rules respectfully known.
• 3. The DX Operator should use, when most appropriate, call areas and areas of the world for better accuracy, rate and order.
• 4. The DX Operator should use split operation and spread stations out, keeping in mind others using the band.
• 5. The DX Operator should give their call sign at least once every ten minutes and maintain a pattern especially when ending a QSO.
• 6. The DX Operator should create a rhythm or timing which maintains a good rate and allows the pile-up to call at the right time.
• 7. The Operators in the pile-up, if not sure of a QSO, should dupe and and the DX Operator continue not wasting time commenting.
• 8. The DX Operator should work those who will create the fastest rate, at least at first, then make an effort to work the weaker stations.
• 9. Nobody should lecture on the air.
• 10. All Operators should always be required to give their full call.
• 11. Know and practice the Gray Line.
• 12. Everybody should be familiar with their equipment such as, split button, audio levels, keying wave form, etc.
• 13. Never be a "KC Cop".
• 14. Operators giving spots on the cluster should insure their accuracy.
• 15. Keep away from personal, political, and religious comments any time.
• 16. Don't rush when giving your call when the DX Operator is standing by, especially on CW.
• 17. Don't call the DX Station constantly. Get in the rhythm. You're just QRMing the contact.
• 18. Let the last station complete their QSO before calling.
• 19. Use only the power it takes and figure out what that is.
• 20. Figure out the DX operator's operating practice for greater success.

This list was sent to me inside a QSL card envelope from a QSL Manager. (I hope he didn't think I wasn't following orders?) Never-the-less, I have been in pile-ups where a number of operators were not following orders. Especially number 17.
 

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