[CQ-Contest] Seeing yourself as others see you ...

[k8gt at arrl.net]

But Bob, please tell me where this "spirit" info is written down, so
that I may read it and be enlightened.  Your idea of what constitutes
"spirit" and mine will certainly diverge. Sorry, but that is what the
rules are for, and I am old enough to remember when "stacks" weren't
considered "in the spirit of contesting".  Pushing the envelope (and
the rules) is in the truest sense of the "spirit" of ham radio
contesting. If something is decided by the particular contest's
sponsors as not in the "spirit" of that contest it will be covered in
the rules.  I also agree with Bill, W7TI, this subject will eventually
run out of steam when it is good and ready. No limits on anyones
opinions on the subject, just because someone else is tired of it.  I
think it is an important discussion, and thanks to all that have
expressed themselves here.  I also think that "newbies" may be
impressed with the thoroughness with which we examine most topics on
this reflector.

73 to all and see you in the contests,

Gerry K8GT

Robert Naumann wrote:
> 
> Limiting the subjects that are discussed on this reflector has already been
> done.  We discuss only contest related issues here.  Anyone can ask a
> question on any contest related subject, and be assured of getting numerous
> responses.
> 
> The log checking debate, the after contest log massaging discussion are all
> germane to operating contests.
> 
> These topics are cyclical and are driven by outside influences.  Most
> recently, the results of the CQWW contest being published.
> 
> As other stimuli occur, different subjects come up and they get beaten down
> until no one can stand it any more - then they lie dormant for a year or so
> and later re-surface, and gain the same comments all over again.
> 
> This latest discussion has gone into new territory which thankfully has
> exposed the "spirit" of things in contesting.  Overall, I believe that this
> 'spirit' is the thing that is most important for newcomers to learn.  Being
> honest and competing in a fair manner is the most important lesson to be
> learned in contesting.  Splitting hairs, and looking for every loophole, or
> making a statement like "if it's not specifically restricted in the rules
> then anything goes" is not part of any contesting that I want to be part of.
> 
> Without the foundation of this 'spirit', little value can be placed on
> winning any contest.  Part of that spirit, in my opinion, actually minimizes
> the importance of winning and instead places the focus on competing
> honorably and to the best of your ability.  If that results in a win, then
> so be it and congratulations.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bob N5NJ / V26O
> 
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