Great,
All those that want to use it should feel free. They should also stop trying to
compel those who don’t want to use it to do so. Why is that so hard for
everyone to grasp?
W2XX/7
> On Nov 20, 2024, at 1:15 PM, Joe <nss@mwt.net> wrote:
>
> To me, It keeps me active Keeps my Butt in the Chair.
> Without it if things got slow I'd walk away.
> But now if K9XYZ just passed me, it would be "Ah No You Don't!" and i'd try
> extra harder do something to catch him and pass him up again.
>
> Joe WB9SBD
>
> On 11/20/2024 2:10 PM, Jim McDonald wrote:
>> I enjoy the online scoreboard a lot. Yes, it's interesting when I see the
>> competition change bands, but that really doesn't affect my choice of band
>> (unless I'm not paying attention).
>>
>> It keeps me focused. I like watching the N1MM rate bar chart in the info
>> window; it helps me know when to change bands.
>>
>> Jim N7US
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest<cq-contest-bounces+jim=n7us.net@contesting.com> On Behalf
>> Of Ron Koenig
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:33
>> To:cq-contest@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ-Contest Digest, Vol 263, Issue 19
>>
>> The online Scoreboard is the present and the future.. I can't wait for
>> sponsors to start compelling its use.
>> Without the scoreboard I would have never taken the interest I have in
>> Contesting. I suspect many others are the same. I cannot fathom the reasons
>> people have for lurking in the shadows.
>> I'm proud to post my Class *before* the contest, to post my score during. I
>> have nothing to hide and it's very enjoyable to participate with hundreds of
>> others.
>> I forget about most contests long before the results come out.. The
>> scoreboard gives a real time challenge, feedback and Fun factor that could
>> never be achieved otherwise. Thankfully, in most major contests, the winners
>> are on the scoreboard and the others are inconsequential.
>>
>> Check the Box... Post to the scoreboard, help Helping Contesting.
>>
>> Ron, WV4P
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 11:48 AM<cq-contest-request@contesting.com> wrote:
>>
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>>>
>>> Actually, of the 20 Top 10 HP Worldwide scores in CQ WW SSB - only 50%
>>> were on the online scoreboard.
>>>
>>> 70% (7) of the assisted and 30% (3) of the unassisted.
>>>
>>> I think it's a personal preference thing and is highly leaned towards
>>> those running assisted - which makes sense.
>>>
>>> I can only speak for myself. I run unassisted and am not a fan.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Ed N1UR
>>>
>>>
>>>
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