[CQ-Contest] Are contesters self-policing?

Dave VE2ZP at rac.ca
Sat Nov 16 12:50:23 EST 2002


One of the alleged virtues of Amateur Radio is that we are
self-policing.  I have an actual, living, breathing moral
dilemma to pose to contesters in the run-up to the CQ WW CW
contest.

I'm sure we are all pleased to know that there will be a
multi-op on contest-rare Sable Island during the CQ WW CW
this coming weekend.  You can learn more about CY0MM by
visiting their web site, www.dipole.com .

However, you may not be aware of one aspect of this
expedition.  You can find out more at
http://www.sugardelta.com/277sd0/index.html .

My inclination is to consider this combination injurious to
the reputation of this hobby with the radio regulatory
authorities in Canada, who licensed CY0MM.

Where, if anywhere, does self-policing fit in this
situation?  If this is an appropriate circumstance for
self-policing, what form should it take?

Dave VE2ZP




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