On Mon, 3 Aug 98 21:45:50 -0500 Jon Ogden <jono@enteract.com> writes:
>
>>>NOTHING generates more QRM than CONTESTS!...
>
>>
>>
>>You mean when THOUSANDS of amateurs exercise their
>>right to activate their radios for THEIR enjoyment and pleasure?
>
>I agree! It's amazing how some people just cannot handle another's
>favorite mode of operation. I initially bit my lip on this one, but
>since someone else responded I will too. It seems there are people
>who
>think that any on air activity other than their own is QRM. How sad.
>
>Contestors get along fine for the most part with rag chewers, but rag
>chewers simply cannot tolerate contestors. Being one who likes both,
>I
>see value in both, but come on, let's not call legitimate operating
>"QRM." Besides, if someone is "QRMing" you then ask them to QSY and
>if
>that doesn't work, QSY yourself.
>
>We all have strong opinions, but let's get along!
>
>73,
>
>Jon
>KE9NA
>
I wondered how many thin-skinned contesters out there wouldn't get it. I
must admit, you surprised me. Geez, guys. Get a sense of humor.
The tongue-in-cheek point was that one man's operating pleasure is
another's QRM. Including contesting, ragchewing, "wasted" CW-only
subbands, W1AW, you name it.
Lighten up! Have a laugh now and then. It's just a hobby.
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W3AM - Gary Blau
w3am@juno.com
http://www.qsl.net/w3am/
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