Yep. I’m sure the time factor was also a consideration, and I’m confident all
concerned did the best they could at the time. I hope for regular contests that
would not be a factor and accuracy would be of prime importance.
I bought the real book (autographed even!) but I use a Kindle Paperwhite for
lots of things. I would get the backlit model. You never know where you’ll be
when you want to read.
Ken K6MR
From: Mike Smith VE9AA<mailto:ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 16:16
To: 'Ken K6MR'<mailto:k6mr@outlook.com>;
cq-contest@contesting.com<mailto:cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] WRTC 2014
I would agree with that Ken. I have not read to the final pages yet (only @
abt 73% like I said) but I do know what you are referring to already.
If the SV5 QSO was in 1 log (and 3 other participant logs, but not WRTC 1x1
stns’s iirc) and it’s recorded in the stn audio, then why not allow it? Without
even knowing the full story yet, I have a strong suspicion of who the SV5/G??
stn is, and can probably already fathom what kind of email reply they got from
him, having
had some email exchanges with who I THINK it was. I’ll have to get reading
deeper into the book soon and watch for comments here to learn more before
passing judgement.
I am sure organizers, Steve, Kevin or key judges might comment.
Thanks for changing the subject line btw – Jim did indeed do a great job. Best
$10 I ever spent on a book. Shame my cheapie E-reader bit the dust. I am
reading it
on my tiny smart phone……STILL worth it !
I am leaning towards getting a Kindle (the cheapest $70 version with no
backlight)
Mike VE9AA
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
From: Ken K6MR [mailto:k6mr@outlook.com]
Sent: May 13, 2016 8:07 PM
To: Mike Smith VE9AA; cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] WRTC 2014
Not a slam on Jim at all: he did a great job of reporting what happened and
made it a compelling read. Without his book I doubt that more than a handful of
people would have known how the outcome was determined. I don’t remember seeing
it reported anywhere else. Maybe I missed it.
I just hope that other contests use the technology they are requiring to
determine the final results. If I get a busted Q but have a clear recording of
the entire exchange supporting my log, then it should be judged accordingly.
Otherwise why bother recording?
Ken K6MR
From: Mike Smith VE9AA <mailto:ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 15:50
To: 'Ken K6MR' <mailto:k6mr@outlook.com> ; cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Great book
Hi Ken,
My comments really were only about the actual (downloadable) book itself ; what
I feel was/is pretty darn good writing and keeping me interested even though I
have read dozens of webpages, videos, pictures and accounts about the WRTC
2014, the author knew how to keep the reader engaged. (I feel anyways……I am at
73% into it and will finish it this weekend.)
I believe what you are probably referring to is whether N2IC/N5DX should’ve
taken Bronze and really is outside the scope of my comments and probably does
the Author a disservice since neither he nor I had any hand in that decision
making.
If you still feel compelled to comment on the 2014 WRTC outcome, may I please
ask you if you reply to this, to change the subject line to something other
than “Great Book” and we can surely continue that discussion?
Tnx
Mike VE9AA
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
From: Ken K6MR [mailto:k6mr@outlook.com]
Sent: May 13, 2016 7:38 PM
To: Mike Smith VE9AA; cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Great book
Even though you know the outcome, the way it was judged did surprise me. Given
the emphasis on technology these days, it appears that the technology was
ignored and decisions were made by the old gut-feeling type of decision making.
I was a bit underwhelmed to say the least. Why bother with all the technology
if you are just going to ignore it?
Ken K6MR
From: Mike Smith VE9AA <mailto:ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 15:19
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Great book
I bought it on a whim the other night (from amazon.ca) and have had a hard
time putting it down ! I find myself even on coffee breaks picking up my
smartphone to try to get another ½-chapter in.
A real good read, even though I have read a lot online about WRTC2014, N3BB
really brings the event alive with his writing style & more details of
pretty much everything..
Great job !
I am abt 70% done and even though I already know the outcome, I can’t wait
to read the final 30% of the book.
Mike VE9AA
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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