People don't seem too put off by amateur events like "The Olympics", or "The Little League World Series". ;-) _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contes
This contesting is starting to become a joke when they start coming around and checking all those stations which I don't see how they are going to check them all anyway, Its just the idea of this. It
We in our no-monetary-prize environment are not alone. In the world of tournament bridge - another no-prize-money competition - last year it was deemed necessary to prohibit not only the use of, but
I agree, it's not the Americas Cup but I suggest it is the equivalent. What other competitive event (in Amateur Radio) holds the prestige of the ARRL and CQ dx contests? Where else can you test your
That's correct, Jack, it is not the America's Cup. Some contesters wish it was, and why not? One of the things that holds contesting back is flagrant cheating by a handful at the tops of the standin
The Olympics is far from an amateur event. Barry W2UP -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Lakewood, CO _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists
I suppose the whole "it's against the rules as defined by the FCC" isn't a consideration anymore...if we're willing to make statements like the "it's only 3db". 1501 Watts is as much against the rule
I have no problems with enforcement of the rules, but, random visits, to personal property, that's crossing the line in my very humble opinion. I would no doubt take a DQ, than to let a stranger in m
And THAT is most assuredly still your choice...for the time being anyway. W1MD As for me, I'll be sitting behind a radio somewhere having fun in a contest... _________________________________________
I'll agree to this also. That's where at least for me where the wall of shame to me would be incredible. Imaging both in the magazine and on the web your station on a list of cheaters. and publish th
A clarification... this ban only applies to the top level nationally ranked tournaments. For the events for the rest of us mere mortals, myself included, use of phones is prohibited, but mainly out o
Hi Chuck - I don't think there's any disconnect in comparing elite amateur athletes of any kind kind against elite radiosport competitors. Anyone can participate in events which would allow them to q
Well...they're not "random" - the competitor would be warned that there may be a visit. If they're KNOWN cheaters, why not make an effort to eradicate them, or put them on the path of playing by the
Last post for me on this topic. Lets look at the rule again. "..must agree to a potential visitation at any time during the contest by an observer appointed by the CQ WW Contest Committee." Sure in a
Shucks, anyone can be competitive if he/she spends upwards past $50,000 or more on a station, towers, etc., and practices his/her skill in various contests. Not to mention a quiet RF location, on a h
"Shucks, anyone can be competitive if he/she spends upwards past $50,000 or more on a station, towers, etc., and practices his/her skill in various contests. Not to mention a quiet RF location, on a
Really? I believe open logs are one of the most welcome changes in recent years. Thanks, but we don't need to ask. When you enter CQWW your logs are on the web for everyone to see. Looks like paranoi
David: You're entitled to your opinion, I beg you to agree that I'm entitled to my opinion, and I'm sure the organizers of the contest are entitled to their opinion, and entitled to enforce it, wheth
Thank Ken, for some clear headed, calm and rational discussion on the subject. It has taken all these years to get to this point and now "the sky is gonna fall" ? ? ? Take a deep breath guys, there i
Personally, it doesn't bother me if someone wants to come and observe me contesting. It would surprise me if my station was deemed "important enough" for someone to take their time off of actually co