I am a supporter of the 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.

Good operating tip:

• Give your full callsign once, then listen 4-5 seconds to see if I have heard you or I'm replying to someone else before you make a second call.
• I consider stations who call - call - call repeatedly without pausing to listen to be QRMers and they run the risk of being ignored.

Unfortunately I also found that ham spirit had decreased tremendously with deliberate jamming and obscene language as a common practice.

It's piteous that the amateur bands look more and more like the Citizenband these day's.

73's Jean/OP4F