W4ZV wrote:
> Chuck, your second point above (Assisted claiming Unassisted) is
> under
> control...at least for the CQ WW (see below). Regarding power, in my
> experience
> more contests are won by better RX capability than having the loudest TX
> signal. An alligator can run 20 kW and he is still an alligator who won't
> hear the weak ones responding (and most guys I know doing this ARE
alligators).
>
> 73, Bill W4ZV
Bill,
It's hard to argue with you on this one unless you're in a "propagationally
challenged" area. The guys with the big Henrys and 3-holer Alphas can be
loud enough to hold a run frequency, while those limiting themselves to 1500
watts (following the rules!) frequently cannot. This situation is pretty
common from up here. Last wekend was a prime example. Unfortunately, this
form of cheating is almost impossible to prove. At least the CQ Contest
committee is going after the cheating it can prove.
73 Steve K0SR
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