[CQ-Contest] Why scores are higher

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

Why?
Computers.  Remember the old bed-sheet sized check sheets for SS?
Many more casual participants who have bigger antennas than in the 'old days'
Rigs that can 'hear' better.
Bigger antennas on the 'top-shelf' stations.
Packet.....Yuch!`
More propogation aids available and a better understading of propogation.
More sophisticated set ups....SO2R, DVK, auto band switching.

Bill K4XS