[CQ-Contest] Re: WPX trophy

[Tyler Stewart]

Sergio Manrique Almeida wrote:
> 
> Patrick--
> 
> According to the rules, the only responsible for any trophy is the
> donor. In your case (world winner 40 m) it is KV0Q. CQ is not to be
> blamed in such these cases.
> 
> Concerning the plain certificate, just read the enclosed email from
> W4YV.
> 
> 73
> Sergio
> EA3DU
> smanrique at redestb.es
> 
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> Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ trophy's
> 
> TK5NN, Patrick Bittiger (macom at mic.fr)
> Mon, 22 Sep 1997 03:12:59 +0000
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> I'm still waiting for my CQWPX CW trophy from 1995 (!!).
> I was world winner and EU record holder on 40m but I got nothing,
> not even an award.
> So I'm still patiently waiting. How long it will take ? 3, 4, 5 years
> ?...
> I am too very sorry for this.
> Tnx CQ Communications Inc, it's a shame !.
> 
> 73, see you in october for the CQWW...
> 
> TK5NN, Patrick Bittiger
> (one of the TK2C and TK1A contest team)
> macom at mic.fr
> 
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> [CQ-Contest] WPX CONTEST CERTIFICATES, PRIOR TO 1996
> 
> M.G. Brafford (brad4 at roanoke.infi.net)
> Sun, 1 Jun 1997 13:21:49 -0400
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> WPX'ers,
>   If you are one of the people who have NOT received your CQ WPX contest
> certificate for contests prior to 1996, and would like to receive your
> award, please e-mail me with the details. I will need your exact callsign
> used in the contest. The year, the mode, your name exactly like you want it
> to appear on the certificate, and your current address. After the list has
> been compiled, CQ will search for your award, and if it's in the stack of
> returned mail, it will be remailed to your current address. US stations
> will be mailed direct from CQ, and EU. JA stations will be bulked mailed
> from CQ.
>   It will take some time to compile the list, but I'll do my best to make
> sure you get your award. This so far only applies to certificates, but if
> you are deserving a donated plaque, I'll post that also, but no promises
> there. PLEASE list:
> 
> 1- The callsign used in the WPX contest.
> 2- Your name used in the WPX contest.
> 3- The year and mode of your winning or placing effort.
> 4- Your CURRENT full name and ADDRESS.
> 5- Your current callsign if different from # 1
> 
> Please note this is ONLY for stations who are owed WPX contest certificates
> prior to 1996. The 1996 certificates are being processed now.
> 
> Please send your request to   brad4 at roanoke.infi.net
> 
> If you sent me another e-mail earlier, please resubmit with the above
> information, and we'll see how it goes. Please follow the format above and
> it will go faster, thanks.
> 
> 73, Mick   W4YV
> 
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That's incorrect.  Yes, h e's responsible for sending in the $50, but CQ
has to order the trophy.  

Frankly, I think it's the awards sponsorship cash float that's keeping
them alive! hi!

73, Ty K3MM


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