[AMPS] power vs. QRM

[w3am@juno.com]

On Mon, 3 Aug 98 21:45:50 -0500 Jon Ogden <jono@enteract.com> writes:
>
>>>NOTHING generates more QRM than CONTESTS!...
> 
>>
>>
>>You  mean when THOUSANDS of amateurs exercise their
>>right to activate their radios for THEIR enjoyment and pleasure?
>
>I agree!  It's amazing how some people just cannot handle another's 
>favorite mode of operation.  I initially bit my lip on this one, but 
>since someone else responded I will too.  It seems there are people 
>who 
>think that any on air activity other than their own is QRM.  How sad.
>
>Contestors get along fine for the most part with rag chewers, but rag 
>chewers simply cannot tolerate contestors.  Being one who likes both, 
>I 
>see value in both, but come on, let's not call legitimate operating 
>"QRM."  Besides, if someone is "QRMing" you then ask them to QSY and 
>if 
>that doesn't work, QSY yourself.
>
>We all have strong opinions, but let's get along!
>
>73,
>
>Jon
>KE9NA
>


I wondered how many thin-skinned contesters out there wouldn't get it.  I
must admit, you surprised me.  Geez, guys.  Get a sense of humor.  

The tongue-in-cheek point was that one man's operating pleasure is
another's QRM.  Including contesting, ragchewing,  "wasted" CW-only
subbands, W1AW, you name it.  

Lighten up!  Have a laugh now and then.  It's just a hobby.     

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