[CQ-Contest] Fwd: Re: [3830] CQWW SSB AA4V/KP2 M/S HP

Stephen Reichlyn Stephen.Reichlyn at ryansci.com
Fri Nov 2 12:07:16 EST 2001 


>Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 11:32:46 -0500
>To: "Jim White, K4OJ" <k4oj at tampabay.rr.com>
>From: Stephen Reichlyn <Stephen.Reichlyn at ryansci.com>
>Subject: Re: [3830] CQWW SSB AA4V/KP2 M/S HP
>Cc: 3830 at contesting.com
>Bcc: gaylordgasque
>
>Dear Jim:
>
>I fear that you are taking our little 'hobby' a bit too seriously. I am 
>sorry that I have
>'disappointed' you (although I have never made your acquaintance). It was my
>choice to let Herb operate the station for a few hours. The contest period 
>is short and
>I wished to maximize the opportunity for my fellow contesters to add a
>multiplier to their log. As I am physically not up to working a full 48 hours
>straight, I chose to proceed in the manner that I did (keeping in mind that
>my original intent was to have a M/S operation with Gay, N4SF...he and I
>have operated this contest together from many places for 25 years). I have
>an album full of contesting certificates earned over the years and, unlike
>others, now enjoy contesting for the shear pleasure it gives me personally.
>I have no ulterior motive whatsoever. If you or anyone is so offended, I
>would be happy remove your QSOs from my log.
>
>Cheers,
>Steve AA4V
>
>At 11:03 AM 10/30/01 -0500, you wrote:
>>You are entitled to rent a QTH form anyone, sure...
>>
>>I am not questioning your operating ability - but it was obvious where you
>>operated from...
>>
>>I am disappointed in your choice to let Herby operate the station...if it
>>was merely a matter of some guy who no longer was a ham who had a great
>>station and rather than taking a complete bath decided to rent it out - fine
>>I can see that...but your argument that you were just spelled for a little
>>while holds no value - at what point does the percentage of time operated by
>>SWL Herby change from minor to major 99%...in my opinion it is anything
>>greater than 0%.
>>
>>I do not question your operating ability - I know who you are...and I am
>>glad you were honest enough to declare you were multi-single.  I am sorry
>>for your friend's loss....but I feel you chose poorly when you let your SWL
>>Herby sign your callsign.
>>
>>As a host to many multi-ops myself I am concerned about someone else signing
>>my call - we all may joke about being "bullish" under the guise of someone
>>else's callsign during a contest but in earnest everyone had to earn their
>>license and I would think worries they could lose it by the actions of
>>others signing their call.
>>
>>I do not know the legalese as to whether SWL Herby is simply a third party
>>or not.  As your landlord for the weekend I have no problem with your
>>operation...I personally would not allow a ham who has had his license taken
>>away to sign my call, no matter how good an operator he was...again I am not
>>questioning your operating ability I am questioning your judgment.
>>
>>73,
>>
>>Jim, K4OJ
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Stephen Reichlyn" <Stephen.Reichlyn at ryansci.com>
>>To: "Jim White K4OJ" <k4oj at tampabay.rr.com>
>>Cc: <3830 at contesting.com>
>>Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 10:49 AM
>>Subject: Re: [3830] CQWW SSB AA4V/KP2 M/S HP
>>
>>
>> > Hello, Jim:
>> >
>> > What a load of crap.....
>> >
>> > I operated 95% of this contest myself. I invited Herb to spell me while I
>> > got a few hours sleep so
>> > I entered the log as a multi-single within the spirit and letter of the
>> > rules. If you wish to make
>> > a 'to-do' about it, I can't stop you or any other sanctimonious person.
>> > Regarding your comments
>> > on who actually operated, what makes you think that I am unable to post
>>the
>> > numbers that I
>> > posted? I have a pretty well documented track record in that area both as
>>a
>> > contester and
>> > and DXer for nearly 40 years. I was even one of the operators at VP2KC
>> > which still holds the
>> > North American M/M record from 1979. Indeed, I did pay Herb for the use of
>> > his home and equipment.
>> > My original intent was to operate with my friend, N4SF, who had to pull
>>out
>> > at the last minute
>> > due to a death in his family. Any more questions?
>> > 73, Steve AA4V
>> >
>> > At 10:18 AM 10/30/01 -0500, you wrote:
>> > >....why is it I think I know who this "swl" is?
>> > >
>> > >If it is who I think it is, an ex-ham who had his ticket pulled, I have
>>some
>> > >strong doubts as to whether or not this is indeed an entry which falls
>> > >within the spirit of the rules.  I am not a member of a committee...I am
>> > >just a contester a bit uneasy with this entry.
>> > >
>> > >It may not be illegal for him to be in the "second chair" but I question
>>who
>> > >really did the operating this past weekend...especially if this is who I
>> > >think it is and his currently running advertisements for discounted
>>rental
>> > >rates for the current contest season...I suspect I am right based on the
>>low
>> > >band numbers.
>> > >
>> > >Again, assuming this is who I think it is:
>> > >
>> > >I am concerned about a signal this may send the amateur community as to
>> > >contesting's welcoming operations of an ex-ham who lost his license, not
>>one
>> > >who let it drop but had it taken away from him.
>> > >
>> > >Alas, just because someone is a good operator in a contest does not make
>> > >them a good guy - ham radio has seen this again and again...a rotten
>>apple
>> > >is a rotten apple.  In a time when contesting and hf operating in general
>>is
>> > >under scrutiny do we want someone to say, heah the contesters even
>>welcome
>> > >hams who have had their license pulled...
>> > >
>> > >I for one do not want to have this ex-ham (again, if it is who I think it
>> > >is) said to be one of my contesting brethren.
>> > >
>> > >Nomex On
>> > >
>> > >Jim, K4OJ
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >----- Original Message -----
>> > >From: <ryansci at infoave.net>
>> > >To: <3830 at contesting.com>
>> > >Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 9:46 AM
>> > >Subject: [3830] CQWW SSB AA4V/KP2 M/S HP
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > >
>> > > >                      CQ Worldwide DX Contest, SSB
>> > > >
>> > > > Call: AA4V/KP2
>> > > > Operator(s): AA4V, SWL HERBY
>> > > > Station: AA4V/KP2
>> > > >
>> > > > Class: M/S HP
>> > > > QTH: St. Croix, USVI
>> > > > Operating Time (hrs): 42
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > Summary:
>> > > >  Band     QSOs  Zones  Countries
>> > > > -------------------------------
>> > > >   160:    187     10     23
>> > > >    80:    466     15     44
>> > > >    40:    373     17     40
>> > > >    20:   1010     33     93
>> > > >    15:   1823     30     93
>> > > >    10:   1763     29     86
>> > > > -------------------------------
>> > > > Total:   5622    134    379  =  7,015,275
>> > > >
>> > > > Club/Team: Carolinas DX Association
>> > > >
>> > > > Comments:
>> > > >
>> > > > Many thanks to all for the QSOs and especially to SWL Herby who
>>assisted
>> > > > me. Great radio conditions from St. Croix.
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > Posted using 3830 Score Submittal Forms at:
>> > >http://www.hornucopia.com/3830score/
>> > > >
>> > > >
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>> >


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