I'm going to start signing K0HB/QRQ. Or maybe K0HB/QRO.
On Fri, Dec 19, 2014 at 4:59 PM, null <steve.root@culligan4water.com>
wrote:
> I'm sure the majority of us at some time have slowed down, told somebody our
> name, etc. in the middle of a contest. Particularly on phone it's worth
> taking the time. A big score means you worked a lot of casual operators. For
> all you know there are 20 casual guys listening to you and if they decide
> you're a nice guy that my result in another 20 QSOs in your log.
> On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with pointing out to someone how
> they could improve their operating.
> And as far as QRP goes, only the "Stew" gets it right. The heavy lifting is
> being done by the guy on the receiving end. How much skill does it take to
> have a weak signal?
> 73 SR
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hank Greeb [mailto:n8xx@arrl.org]
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 03:57 PM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] The "high and mighty" syndrome on display
> I've recently viewed a super display here in the forum of the "high and
> mighty syndrome" of a "self professed 'elite' contest operator" who showed,
> without a doubt, disdain for a "lower class, worthless QRP bum" who is trying
> to learn how to work in a contest.Note: I've been doing "CQ CENT" or CQ ARRL
> Centennial (on voice). Yesterday I ran across a fellow who called me three
> times "N8XX N8XX N8XX de WB5zzz WB5zzz WB5zzz" at about 14 WPM. I slowed down
> to 14 WPM, gave him my "5NN PSM" to which he replied with his QTH, (Send in
> duplicate) his name (sent in duplicate) and then "N8XX de WB5zzz KN" I
> replied with WB5zzz N8XX TU NAME 73. He came back, asked for my name and QTH,
> and I gave these to him and closed with 73 de n8xx CENT" All at 14 WPM. I did
> speed up the "N8XX CENT" and he came back with "TU 73" This took perhaps 3 to
> 4 minutes. No, it wasn't a blood and guts contest, but I figure he probably
> went away with a good feeling. I've been asked in a contest for Name and QTH,
> and I always responds with name and QTH. I figure that missing one, two,
> three, or more contacts is worth encouraging the newbie to keep trying.Why so
> many "self profession elitists" in the contest community? I certainly don't
> understand it. I had to learn how to operate in a contest, and I assume that
> anyone who dips his/her toes into a contest deserves respect and
> encouragement.And, if I choose to run 0.1 watt or 1.5 KW, it's my
> choice.72/73 de n8xx HgQRP >99.44% of the
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