[CQ-Contest] FD observations and suggestion

[Michael Coslo]

On Jun 29, 2006, at 10:22 AM, n4gi at tampabay.rr.com wrote:

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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kelly Taylor <ve4xt at mts.net>
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>> I can't help but think that maybe it's just us who sees FD as an
>> opportunity
>> for some serious contesting.
>
> Where I am, I think several of the local clubs frown upon "corntester"
> field day attendance.  Some have resorted to doing "secret field day"
> where the final location is only released to "invitees" on the day of
> the event!  Good way to thwart contesters??  There are still some good
> groups, you just have to find them.

	I have seen some "contesters" berate newbies for:

	not answering fast enough
	Not calling CQ correctly
	Calling a station in normal fashion
	saying "Please copy"
	Saying "thanks"

	Early on, I caught some flack for one or two of the above. Both on  
the air and in person.

For some reason or other, it seems the scolded newbie is "busy" for  
the next field day.  Good work kids, another ham scared off HF.  
Experts should remember that not everyone was born knowing the  
correct operating procedure that they were born knowing!! ;^)

	It isn't a contest, and should not be treated as one. I still say  
please copy on Field day.

	- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -