[CQ-Contest] Re: CQ-WPX..A Modest Proposal

[Jan-Erik Holm]

>In a message dated 98-04-02 09:47:30 EST, w4an at contesting.com writes:
>
>> Maybe Steve (BJQ) can explain how the rule was changed from 30 
>>  to 36 hours in the first place.  This would give us a better 
>>  understanding of how to change it back.  
>>  
>    The reason given at the time was that the 30 hours was a dis-incentive for
>guys to go on contest DX-peditions because they spent all that time, money and
>effort for a 'short' contest operation.  Giving them more time to operate was
>mainly a concession to them.
>
>Cheers,  Steve  K7LXC
>
>
Wouldnt be valid since the WPX is in no need for contest
expeditions.
It sure was perfect with 30 hours and WPX used to be my
favourit contest. 36 hours killed it so please go back 
to the 30 hours.

73 Jim SM2EKM



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