It's their contest, their rules. You can still operate, and submit a check log. It will be no less fun. 73, de Hans, K0HB/K7 Hello all, It seems that the opinions of Paul EI5DI and the Russian DX Con
Just because it shows up as a packet spot doesn't mean you're going to work it. I never worked Ed when he was in P5. I never worked Chuck Brady or the other op (Petrus?) when they were on Bouvet. I a
Maybe those who wish to destroy the hobby should certainly move along. Doug --Original Message-- Maybe those that no longer get enjoyment out of the hobby should move along. I happen to think it is j
This just about *has* to be a translation problem. I can sympathize with the RDXC organizers taking every step to ban the use of remote receivers (remote from the transmitter). However, the Russians
Pete - Don't assume cq-contest is the center of the universe. The RDXC guys, as those who run other contests, don't all spend a lot of time monitoring reflectors, even this one. Questions about conte
Doug, Following your train of thought, one could easily conclude that the ARRL is out to destroy the hobby by "dumbing down" the requirements for DXCC. If that's the case then you would send them a s
This attitude is typical of those, whether individuals or organisations, who believe that they, alone, are the custodians of truth and the paragons of reason. They simply cannot imagine that anyone c
When you carefully look at the current rule 9, it also penalizes people who move. As an example suppose one lived near the border of an European country, and moved across the border into the neighbou
Tom, I'm quite aware of cq-contest's less than universal readership, but still think that organizers of a major contest like RDXC would have someone watching for controversies of the sort this has ca
Gee, Paul, what's that old saying about pots and kettles? I have, indeed, been corresponding with Mats, as well as with another Russian friend, and I think we are all in agreement that there appears
In my personal opinion yes that's fair. Next, since it is a different country with a different administration and possible hamradio rules, you need to get a new different callsign anyway. I do not un
<snip> I have - several times. And without reply, other than in terms of "this is ridiculously over the top and wishful thinking". http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/cq-contest/2011-February/09366
When I first read Paul's post I honestly thought it was from someone else to him since it seemed to fit like a glove. Pots and kettles indeed ... 73, Dave AB7E _______________________________________