On 8/2/2013 2:55 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote:
> You can easily get DXCC on all bands and break big pile ups! Incredible for
> daily DX
Yep, the best DXCC and contest scores that money can buy!
As I see it, DX and contesting achievements are at least as much the
result of building a station. I've operated a major contest from a
pretty good station in PJ4, but I wouldn't say that it's any better than
the one I built with help from my friends. But location matters -- 90+%
of the contacts are with a different continent, with a great shot to
both NA and EU. Rent a QTH and you can set a world record. Ditto for
places like EA8, Azores, etc.
Yes, you can get great QSO/hour rates at places like this, but I get FAR
more personal satisfaction operating the station I built, building my
operating skills, and turning in better scores each year. I have a lot
more respect for someone who and build AND operate that station than for
someone who simply buys time at someone else's station.
Not to take anything away from those who are stuck in real estate where
they simply cannot do anything with antennas. We've all been there, and
this sort of thing could be an opportunity for those folks. BUT -- how
about getting together with your club and building a great CLUB station
that you can come an operate? You can learn from the process of building
it, and take pride in what you (and your cohorts) have built. THAT'S the
true spirit of ham radio.
73, Jim K9YC
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