[CQ-Contest] QRM in DX Window

[Ted Bryant]

Kelly, VE4XT posed a significant question, "...if it weren't for contests, would there be enough
activity to justify the continuance of ham radio?..." -or at least- justify retention of our current
frequency allocations?

Contesters should set the standards for operating ethics, courtesy and skill. The fact that contests
significantly increase band occupancy is a point that needs to be made over and over and over.

73, Ted W4NZ


-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Kelly Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 4:49 AM
To: ku8e at bellsouth.net; cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] QRM in DX Window


> I really get tired of some of these special interest people blaming
contesters for everything. Name me some other activity that gives you a
chance to work DXCC or WAS in one weekend or put a dent in your effort to
work all the US counties. Sure there is the QRM to deal with but if you just
can't deal with it  you have alternatives. Go operate on the WARC bands. If
these people had their way the bands would be dead from lack of activity
waiting for stations to show up in their "special" windows...


You know, it often occurs to me during non-contest times, when I turn on the
radio and hear such little activity: if it weren't for contests, would there
be enough activity to justify the continuance of ham radio?

I don't think YES has a solid lock on that question.

73, kelly
ve4xt
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