I support the concept of a 'quiet' area, for weak signals.
I am also a realistic, and competitive contester.
I cannot control what OTHERS do, but I consider calling CQ in the DX window
akin to cheating. You will never hear ME do that. Unfortunately, I have to
QSO stations that do, or else face a self-imposed penalization. In these days
of Cabrillo logging, it would be an easy task to eliminate all same-continent
QSO's from contest credit, if they violated the stated rules of the contest.
Then the problem is partially solved. Only peer pressure can discourage strong
DX signals from squatting there, perhaps by a widespread feeling that it is an
unnecessary 'crutch' and only for listening for your antipode. Careful, if you
allow the concept of a 'window' into your mind, it will migrate to your heart
before you know it.
There is also an interesting trend, in Europe at least, for contest-free band
segments. Below 3510 or above 3560, for example. Presumably, there must be
either monitors, or computerized log analysis (probably both.) As long as all
competitors play by the same rules, it meets MY definition of 'fair.'
Hey, I don't even have all of the questions, let alone the answers.
Allen - N2KW
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Tom W8JI" <w8ji@w8ji.com>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: DX Window
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013
>> According to http://www.arrl.org/160-meter "The segment 1.830 to 1.835
>> should be used for intercontinental QSOs only." I hear a lot of contacts
>> being made between stateside stations.
The rule is very easy to understand.
When operating between 1830-1835, all stations cannot work other stations on
the same continent as they are on. This rule does not preclude USA or VE
stations from CQ'ing in that range, but it certainly does prohibit NA-to-NA
contacts. Despite people thinking DX Windows are for listening only, there
was never a rule like that. They only preclude local or same-continent
contacts.
NA and SA are considered the same continent, but for a Ham radio ARRL
contest most reasonable people would use the ARRL/IARU continent list.
The problem today is, with our decreased overall education and desire for
freedom, people in the USA think cities are continents and any rule against
what we feel like doing is a bad rule. Good luck on getting any rule made
clearer. :)
_________________
Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
____________________________________________________________
Odd Carb-Hormone Trick
1 EASY tip to increase fat-burning, lower blood sugar & decrease fat storage
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/52a52796a74f727964abfst02duc
_________________
Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
|