[CQ-Contest] Re: DX Box Scores in ARRL 160 Meter Contest (was RE: ARRL 160 Meter Scores?)

[Pat Collins]

 On Sat, 2003-05-24 at 19:17, Jeff Maass wrote:
  
 > I *knew* when I typed that line and mentioned QRP that I'd be 
 > hearing from you, Pat! 
 > 
 > My point is this: no one gets on during the ARRL 160m Contest
 > saying "Gee, it'll be a good chance to get a few new QRP stations
 > in the log". OTOH, more than a few of the "non-serious" W/VE 
 > guys get on the air during the contest period explicitly looking for 
 > a few new DX countries, and work other W/VE stations along the
 > way. More DX operators should be *encouraged* to participate! 
 > 
 
I never said you were wrong about the lack of dx recognition, but it
seems that you have a beef with qrp'ers getting recognition.  I request
that your suggestions not be to eliminate ANY qrp coverage in ANY
contest.  To eliminate qrp recognition in any major contest is a bad
idea.

Furthmore, I typically hear lots of DX stations calling CQ or calling
US/VE stations with no response.  Having been on the dx side in a 160
contest (TI in 1995) I know what it is like to not be heard, so I don't
blame the dx for not getting on.  Adding a DX top ten list will do
nothing to increase dx participation if that is your point.  

The ARRL 160 contest has been and will always be a stateside only
contest with dx used to give the east coast the advantage in winning. 
But, I enjoy it none the less.

Pat N8VW