[CQ-Contest] Dr. Beldar's Contest History

[Zack Widup]

On Wed, 25 May 2005, Ward Silver wrote:

> I had quite a few requests for written copies of Dr. Beldar's Dayton 
> Hamvention Contest Dinner "talk".  I have spoken with the good doctor and he 
> has graciously agreed.  You can find the text on the NCJ Web site at 
> http://www.ncjweb.com/twentyyearsofcontesting.php.  Whether posting it turns 
> out to be a wise move is yet to be determined :-)
> 

"In the aftermath of the flare, persistent ionization levels are so high 
that the words "rate" and "1296 MHz" are used in the same sentence on 
several of the VHF+ contesting reflectors."

Now, THAT'S hilarious! (From one who works 1296 in the VHF+ contests.)

73, Zack W9SZ