actually... any REAL ham would easily find a clear frequency during any
contest. its only those who are using xtal controlled receivers who have
problems. a REAL emergency net would take advantage of a contest weekend to
move their net to their backup frequency/mode(they do have one don't they?)
on one of the warc bands or on a non-contest mode.
David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
web: http://www.k1ttt.net
AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Kopacz [mailto:david.kopacz@aspwebhosting.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 12:43
> To: Randy Thompson K5ZD; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Something we need to remember
>
> "Contesters have an extremely bad name with the balance of the Ham
> community."
>
>
> I'd would suggest this single comment invalidates the entire complaint.
>
> If I were to say "Rag chewers have an extremely bad name with[in] the
> balance of the Ham community", and cited examples such as the mess on
> 14.275 with VE7KFM, or the way W4RHE or other non contesters have
> vehemently guarded "THEIR" frequencies even when not in use, I would be
> painting the amateur community with an extremely broad brush.
>
> Every contest someone complains. I am quite sure there are a few
> contesters that operate in a manner that is beyond reproach, yet I have
> met hundreds that deserve considerable respect for the way they conduct
> themselves during contests.
>
> Furthermore, I would suggest that any amateur that expects to find a
> "clear frequency" upon which to have a successful conversation during a
> major contest is clearly being unreasonable.
>
> Let me suggest to the entire amateur community, if you wish to make a
> complaint, make a reasonable complaint. Complain about a SPECIFIC
> instance and provide call signs, frequencies and times. If you can
> record the instance, do that too.
>
> I am sure the amateur contesting community would be far more receptive
> to complaints that are substantive as opposed to general complaints
> about contesting. I am also quite sure that the contesting community
> would put considerable pressure on a single [repeat] offender.
>
> Keep in mind, amateur radio and radio contesting are WORLD WIDE
> activities governed by different laws, cultural ethics.
>
> David ~ KY1V
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Randy Thompson
> K5ZD
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 7:35 PM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Something we need to remember
>
> During and after the WPX SSB Contest, I received a number of emails
> complaining about the behavior of various contesters on the bands. We
> do all need to remember that we are sharing the road with others and
> must do our part to help get along.
>
> I have copied one such message below that should remind us of this.
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 2:30 PM
> Subject:
>
> I have been an amateur for over 40 years. I am interested in many facets
> of Ham Radio, contesting is not one of them. That said, I am also aware
> that contesting is a very popular activity. Looking over the information
> available to current and prospective contesters I find nothing printed
> that suggests proper protocol.
>
> Contesters have an extremely bad name with the balance of the Ham
> community.
> When a contest is on it seems to bring out the "to heck with you, I am
> going to do what I want." attitude. As long as I can be heard I care not
> for what you are doing.
> Sadly most of the complaining is done amongst the Hams that are on the
> air most every day and not contesting.
>
> This letter to you is to lodge a complaint. If the rest of us behaved
> during a contest with the utter disregard for the Gentleman aspect of
> our hobby that used to be known as "The Gentleman's hobby" I am sure
> that the contest community would also be complaining.
>
> There is Ham Radio outside of contesting and those of us that enjoy this
> would really appreciate consideration by the weekend contesters. Do not
> blindly call "CQ contest" without listening to see if the frequency is
> in use, and if it is respect the stations using it.
>
> Thank you for listening.
>
>
>
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