[CQ-Contest] Kudos

[Pete Smith]

It occurs to me that we too often forget to say "thanks" to people who 
really make a difference to our enjoyment of this hobby.  Here are my 
heroes for today:

N6TR and N5KO, for pioneering automated log-checking and seeing it through 
to the point of almost universal implementation (at least for CQ and ARRL 
contests).  A few years ago, I was so disgusted with the lack of serious 
checking in many major contests that I wondered whether it was worth 
continuing.  They changed all that.  Now others are following their lead 
for contests world-wide, giving all of us an invaluable tool for getting 
better at this sport.

N7WA and WA7BNM, for their efficient collection and near-real-time 
reporting of claimed contest scores.  Bruce's implementation of the 3830 
score reporting forms and Dink's automation of the production of e-mail 
tabulations has made it feasible to extend this service far beyond the few 
big contests, to the benefit of all of us.  In particular, I think the 
inclusion of many non-US-based contests has been a real contribution to 
international good will.

Well done!

73, Pete N4ZR
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