#Run vs Search and Pounce

Running means holding a frequency and calling CQ so that others come to you, while search and pounce means tuning the band and calling stations you find. The two styles produce very different rates and different kinds of contacts, and most contesters use both during a contest. This tag collects articles about how to tell the two styles apart in your own results, how to measure each and when to switch between them. Understanding the balance helps you find lost hours and decide where to spend your time next year. It also shows why multipliers often come from search and pounce.