In a message dated 98-04-02 09:47:30 EST, w4an@contesting.com writes:
> Maybe Steve (BJQ) can explain how the rule was changed from 30
> to 36 hours in the first place. This would give us a better
> understanding of how to change it back.
>
The reason given at the time was that the 30 hours was a dis-incentive for
guys to go on contest DX-peditions because they spent all that time, money and
effort for a 'short' contest operation. Giving them more time to operate was
mainly a concession to them.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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