[CQ-Contest] 6m and ARRL DX Contest

[Douglas L. Klein, K4LT]

Spike Lazar wrote:
> Dear Dave,
>
> I'm afraid that any opinion by the members on this subject counts
> for very little. The league will do what it wants to do, regardless
> of any outcry from the CAC and membership.
>
> In this case, the message came from the league, came down to the CAC
> chairman and the CAC members and now down to the members. The purpose
> of inclusion of the 6 meters band into hf contesting is to expose
> no coders/tech plus operators to contesting.
>
> This is not an idea originating from the CAC Chairman or CAC members.
> Membership in the CAC is a thankless undertaking by dedicated contesters,
> who must enjoy self punishment and frustration. What you say about 
overseas
> CAC has merit, and I wouldn't be surprised if any CAC member wouldn't 
gladly
> give you their seat!
>
> 73, Spike W9XR
>
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The idea stinks.  Keep VHF contests VHF.  Keep HF contests HF.

If enough people hammer the idea as being bad, then the ARRL will have a
hard time adopting it regardless of whether it is top down or bottom up.

73, Doug K4LT


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