The following comments deviate somewhat from the original thread but
were part of content.
Kudos Tree, on the "Oregon Centric" operation. Having done 42 years on
160m with three different call signs I feel the same way.
I've never had the desire ( or bucket list) to be on the honor roll as
contesting to me is proof of the pudding. It took 8 and half years to
make DXCC #2599 on 160m using 100W and LoTW only. I might add that only
54% of the QSOs are confirmed in LoTW with DX stations being far less.
Of course I could add another 50 countries by card submission using my
old callsigns in Nevada and Washington. To me that would diminish the
value of my personal efforts and cheapens the award value. It is what
you make it and the acheivements are only shared by those of same
interests. (.5 seconds of fame)
Operating in the Stew has given me the most pleasure. The points for
power levels each way plus distance multiplier truly level the playing
field even for this old slow poke. My efforts in antenna building and
quiet location put me within reach of #1 low power. I certainly am glad
Greg, ZL3IX uses a remote RX location.
Perhaps with the continued sponsorship of Asia and South of Equator
plaques and trophies we will get more activity and balance out somewhat
in the other DX contests. Just imagine working 150-200 BY QSOs along
with JAs in a DX contest! Look out W9RE!
73
Bob
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W7RH DM35OS
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not
sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
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