I'm sure the majority of us at some time have slowed down, told somebody our
name, etc. in the middle of a contest. Particularly on phone it's worth taking
the time. A big score means you worked a lot of casual operators. For all you
know there are 20 casual guys listening to you and if they decide you're a nice
guy that my result in another 20 QSOs in your log.
On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with pointing out to someone how they
could improve their operating.
And as far as QRP goes, only the "Stew" gets it right. The heavy lifting is
being done by the guy on the receiving end. How much skill does it take to have
a weak signal?
73 SR
-----Original Message-----
From: Hank Greeb [mailto:n8xx@arrl.org]
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 03:57 PM
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] The "high and mighty" syndrome on display
I've recently viewed a super display here in the forum of the "high and mighty
syndrome" of a "self professed 'elite' contest operator" who showed, without a
doubt, disdain for a "lower class, worthless QRP bum" who is trying to learn
how to work in a contest.Note: I've been doing "CQ CENT" or CQ ARRL Centennial
(on voice). Yesterday I ran across a fellow who called me three times "N8XX
N8XX N8XX de WB5zzz WB5zzz WB5zzz" at about 14 WPM. I slowed down to 14 WPM,
gave him my "5NN PSM" to which he replied with his QTH, (Send in duplicate) his
name (sent in duplicate) and then "N8XX de WB5zzz KN" I replied with WB5zzz
N8XX TU NAME 73. He came back, asked for my name and QTH, and I gave these to
him and closed with 73 de n8xx CENT" All at 14 WPM. I did speed up the "N8XX
CENT" and he came back with "TU 73" This took perhaps 3 to 4 minutes. No, it
wasn't a blood and guts contest, but I figure he probably went away with a good
feeling. I've been asked in a contest for Name and QTH,
and I always responds with name and QTH. I figure that missing one, two,
three, or more contacts is worth encouraging the newbie to keep trying.Why so
many "self profession elitists" in the contest community? I certainly don't
understand it. I had to learn how to operate in a contest, and I assume that
anyone who dips his/her toes into a contest deserves respect and
encouragement.And, if I choose to run 0.1 watt or 1.5 KW, it's my choice.72/73
de n8xx HgQRP >99.44% of the
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