Ah-ha! That's why you were not in the contest- watching golf shows!
But I agree with your point on the ethics of contesting. Some public
discussion of the issues and fine points helps not only the specific
instance but a wider audience realize and understand them. Last contest
there was mention of the misuse of scheduling and chat networks during the
contest by Single Ops.
Toward better, cleaner, competition,
Chet, N8RA
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ward Silver
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:26 PM
To: VHF Contest Reflector
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Post-Contest Grid Square Queries
> I was also called on the carpet by a HF contester for attempting to
> cheat by soliciting log correction info
> :)
> [snip]
>
> Keith ('Jay') W9RM
It wasn't me that gave RM a hard time, but I gotta admit that I almost
missed the part about "I'm not submitting a log" and was reaching for the
Reply button :-) Once I saw that qualification, I relaxed. "Step away from
the keyboard, sir..."
Hey - it *IS* wrong to ask for QTH information after the contest! Either
you got it right during the contest or you didn't...but that's not the case
here.
> But, it does make me all warm
> inside knowing there are those who are ever vigilant in holding up the
> high standards of our contest logs and awards ! [/sarcasm]
Be sarcastic (I realize that's probably a humorous aside), but what we
should be able to count on in all walks of Amateur Radio is peer pressure
and self-policing. Did you see the PGA's video on golf and ethics during
the US Open this weekend? Yeah, the sandpaper of enlightenment is often
applied roughly - and even inappropriately on occasion - but its absence is
worse.
73, Ward N0AX (who does make VHF+ QSOs on occasion, but has been far too
busy lately to make a credible effort)
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