If all contests were the same, where would the interest be in that? I
respect the fact that we are all entitled to our opinions. Checking my log
I don't find N1UR on RTTY, and W2UP, not since 2004? If you're not playing
in the contest, what difference does it make how it is managed?
73, Shelby
On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:52 AM, Barry <w2up@comcast.net> wrote:
> Yeah, but there is still the need for those stupid zero pointers for zone
> and country credit...
>
> You're correct about the reason for having US to US points in the RTTY
> contest. I'm all for the change to make it like the CW and SSB contests.
> That way my 2002 SO/LP US record will never be broken :-)
>
> Barry W2UP
>
>
> On 9/25/2017 6:22 PM, Ed Sawyer wrote:
>
>> Its actually called the CQ World Wide DX Contest. The reason that
>> domestic
>> contacts do not count for points should be quite clear based on the actual
>> name of the contest.
>>
>>
>> I believe the rules were amended for the RTTY contest because there was
>> initially so little participation that it needed an enhancement to be
>> viable. If its now become much more popular, the CQ WW DX RTTY should
>> actually consider adopting the traditional rules.
>>
>>
>> Find a contest that suits your style and location and enjoy.
>>
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>> Ed N1UR
>>
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