[3830] Contesting reality from the West Coast or limited stations

[pca]

I take pride in copying  ALL callers and appreciate our friends 
out West participating even though they have no chance of winning. The same can be said for those with weaker signals 
due to limited antenna systems, which actually is the majority 
of stations.

To claim that the West Coast is not at a huge disadvantage in 
the major contests (especially DX contests) ignores reality.  
Yes, they may have a small advantage in a few of the smaller
contests but even SS is often won by stations in the midwest 
(SD,  NM etc),  KH6 or KP2/4.  Almost all of the top scores
in the DX contests are from the East coast or zones 8/9/33
unless the station is blessed with a huge antenna system. 

If you have such exceptional  rx antennas that you can’t hear 
the West Coast or weaker stations when beaming EU  perhaps 
you should try rapidly switching or combining your antennas instead of ignoring lower point value callers. In all likelihood
your score will improve. 

73,

Phil KT3Y (KP2M)