[CQ-Contest] RE: OK, I'm sick and tired of hearing of "level playing field"

[Eric Hilding]

S56A wrote:

 >>> With all the respect, aiming for an equal setup is not only a pie in
 >>> the sky but also off the ham spirit.

K0HB wrote:

 >> Go to http://instruct.westvalley.edu/lafave/hb.html --- read the story.
 >> Then shut up about "level playing field".

Ev ("SWL"? - No Callsign) wrote:

 > BRAVO!

Shall we assume that petitions have now been filed with ALL contest 
sponsors to do away with High Power, Low Power and QRP categories (since 
these have been pseudo attempts - ERP based only with non-verification - to 
"Level the playing field")?

Reality Check:

1. Some Contesters will always have "Nukes" (1.5 KW to BIG stacks on BIG 
towers).  And, there will always be "Super Powers" and Super Power "Wannabees".

2. Some Contesters will always have "Slingshots" (5w to a low wire antenna 
or vertical). And, there will always be poor, rural, "Third World" have-nots.

*** Updated cliche for the New Millenium:  "All is *NOT* fair in Love, War, 
Life *or* Contesting, so get over it!"

Regarding the article, IMHO, a "level playing field" such as a football 
field, basketball court, etc. does *NOT* place any "handicaps" on the 
players.  Rather, the competitive art of the game allows the "cream to rise 
to the top"  *ON* the same level field.

A "level playing field" ain't never gonna happen with over-the-airwaves 
radio (poor English intended).  It can very easily happen, however, in 
another venue.  And, it *will* happen...for those who desire to play only 
on such a field.  The technology is already here, so it's just a matter of 
time.

Be patient a little while longer, oh mighty "Slingshot" carrying warriors!!!

73...

Rick, K6VVA