[CQ-Contest] CWSS and daylight savings time

[KI9A at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/24/2007 10:16:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
k8cc at comcast.net writes:

The SS  rules do not define the contest in terms of local time.  It is  
defined in universal time.  The contest starts and ends at the  appointed 
universal time.  Local time is irrelevent, except if YOU  decide to view 
the contest in that manner.



Actually it is VERY relevant to many, including me. We all understand the  
concept of the contest beginning at 2100z. I have be at work Saturday late  
morning, early afternoon on Nov 3. I'm not sure about you guys, but, outside of  
radio, I NEVER, EVER use GMT!  Knowing that 2100z is going to be 4 pm local  
this year, instead of 3 pm. it means a lot to many folks who have a life outside 
 of radio.  For some reason, this seems to irritate some on this reflector,  
and I'm not sure why, but I have received emails from 6 hams trying to tell  
me 2100 is 2100, ect, blah, blah.. I KNOW THAT! 
 
So, seeing that the CWSS begins an hour later local time this year, I  can 
spend the extra hour at work, earning a living, before the contest begins.  So, 
it is, indeed, very relevant to me.
 
CYA at 4 pm local,  3 Nov 07!
 
73-Chuck KI9A



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