Read this http://www.e73m.com/I_have_cheated.php
This is what I'm talking about.
On May 6, 2015 3:46 PM, ku8e@bellsouth.netJeff Clarke wrote:
>
> I think some have misunderstood my post. I wasn't talking about the legal
> power limit.
>
> For example if I say I'm running 200 watts that puts me in the low power
> category. Now if I claim 200 watts ( that puts me in the LP category) and I'm
> really running a KW that's cheating .
>
> That being said I'm sure there are some stations running more than the legal
> limit in their country.
>
> Jeff
>
> On May 6, 2015 3:03 PM, I4UFH <i4ufh@libero.it> wrote:
>>
>> And Italian 500w from almost 10 years !
>>
>> Inviato da iPhone
>>
>> > Il giorno 06/mag/2015, alle ore 19:04, Andy Melanin <ua3dpx@mail.ru> ha
>> > scritto:
>> >
>> > Jeff,
>> > Russians have 1000 W legally!!
>> > It was long time ago when we had 200 W limit.
>> > Just for information
>> > 73! Andy UA3DPX / RM3F
>> > Legal power holder :-))
>> >
>> > Отправлено с iPad
>> >
>> >> 6 мая 2015 г., в 17:56, Jeff Clarke <ku8e@bellsouth.net> написал(а):
>> >>
>> >> To answer N2IC's question...
>> >>
>> >> Maybe my statement about contest cheating and people not being caught
>> >> might be a little strong, considering I don't personally don't have any
>> >> evidence. But consider the following:
>> >>
>> >> 1. Do you truly believe that those Italian stations that give you 300
>> >> watts as their power are really running that much power? A case could
>> >> also be made for countries like G, PA etc where I think the limit is 400
>> >> watts. Plus 200 watt Russians with big signals.
>> >>
>> >> 2. Just about every DX contest there are many EU stations with wide
>> >> signals spattering all over the place or with key clicks or an image of
>> >> their signal on the band they are operating on. On the DQ list for CQWW
>> >> CW there are only three stations caught for this? Plus only one for SSB?
>> >>
>> >> 3. No one caught for transmitting two signals in SO category. I find
>> >> that had to believe. I guess everyone who has a lockout has perfected
>> >> their system?
>> >>
>> >> 4. Go on Google and search "ham radio contest cheating". You will find
>> >> plenty of blogs that discuss cheating that goes on in EU.
>> >>
>> >> So I have lots of suspicions but no hard evidence. I'm pretty sure CQ
>> >> doesn't investigate many things unless someone complains to them. That
>> >> would make sense considering it's all volunteer's. Also, I would imagine
>> >> they probably do go thru entries whose scores are off the charts when
>> >> compared to to their competition with all resources that are available.
>> >> Also for close finishes in a category to make sure they get it right,
>> >> much like what they do for WRTC.
>> >>
>> >> Jeff
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