[CQ-Contest] QST...A radical thought?

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

I spoke with two of the reps from the ARRL today at the Tampa Bay Hamfest  
and mentioned my idea about the possible on-line delivery of QST.  I also  
mentioned that this would allow addtional lines scores, traffic handling info  and 
all the other goodies the elague doesn't have space for.  I also  mentioned 
how it might be a money saver not having to print and mail.
 
My idea was met with, uh...less than a positive thought...not a good idea,  
the advertisers won't like it, too hard to implement, we don't have the 
computer  resources etc..  I was also informed again that contesters are not a  
signicant focus for the ARRL and that the focus of the boys in Newington is the  
guys who are the no-code techs, and the boys who frequent two meters.  They  are 
the majority of the ham population.  The DXers and contesters are a  small 
minority of the entire ham population
 
So much for my idea.  The league has spoken.  I will continue to  support the 
ARRL, but it is a shame the two officials I spoke to have this  attitude.
 
Bill K4XS