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Re: [CQ-Contest] K0SR Vindicated (Was "2024 ARRL DX CW Raw Scores - Is t

To: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K0SR Vindicated (Was "2024 ARRL DX CW Raw Scores - Is the LP Winner from MO - REALLY?)
From: Steve London <n2icarrl@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:47:50 -0700
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Not a typo. The thousands of stations he worked all received MO.

Recent events involving IZ3EYZ/KO1A:

- Disqualified from being a WRTC-2022 competitor.
- 2023 ARRL DX CW entry reclassified as a checklog.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 11:37 AM Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com> wrote:

> Frankly, given the cluster of Remote Ham Radio sites with excellent
> antennas and full legal power in Maine, I am inclined to the belief that
> it is an ME vs MO ttpo.  RHR could surely clarify this from their
> records.  How about it, guys?
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
>
> On 3/5/2024 12:45 AM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
> > As a frequent serious contester from the Midwest, it's almost
> > impossible to beat the east coast stations on any context where the Q
> > point multiplier scales with continent.
> >
> > As such, I would suggest that someone contact the op directly for
> > comment.  Instead of spreading all this nonsense about what may or may
> > not have happened.
> >
> > The clear insinuation is thick; suggesting that he's a cheater. So
> > man-up and call it that.  Or - find some way to contact the gentlemen
> > and ask for clarification.
> >
> > But don't take this pathetic path of smearing the guys reputation
> > absent some serious attempt to get the story straight.  We are, after
> > all, in the ham biz, and not in the click-bait biz.  At least I
> > thought we were...
> >
> > 73/jeff/ac0c
> > alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
> > www.ac0c.com
> >
> > On 3/4/2024 10:27 PM, Hans Brakob wrote:
> >> [tongue-in-cheek]
> >>
> >> Say it isn't true!
> >>
> >> A prominent right-coast Hall-of-Famer admits, in a public forum, that
> >> a winning DX score from Zero-Land Black Hole is highly questionable!
> >>
> >> K0SR vindicated!  Gasp!
> >>
> >> [/tongue-in-cheek]
> >>
> >>
> >> 73, de Hans, K0HB
> >> ________________________________
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> >> John Crovelli <w2gd@hotmail.com>
> >> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 2:34 PM
> >> To: cq-contest@contesting.com <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> >> Subject: [CQ-Contest] 2024 ARRL DX CW Raw Scores - Is the LP Winner
> >> From MO - REALLY?
> >> .
> >> .
> >> .  BANDWIDTH REDUCTION
> >> .
> >> .
> >> Would absolutely love to hear the details about how this fabulous low
> >> power score was achieved from America's heartland. Where did the
> >> operation actually take place?  What were the antennas used?  How did
> >> the operator overcome the normal East Coast advantage, particularly
> >> on the lower bands.  Inquiring minds ...
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> John, W2GD/P44W
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