[CQ-Contest] TQP vs CQ RTTY

[John Geiger]

And get better propagation!  Conditions on 40m from OK to TX were terrible
this weekend, and I am too close to work them on 20.

73s John AA5JG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Thompson" <k5zd at charter.net>
To: "'Eric Hilding'" <b38 at hilding.com>; <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] TQP vs CQ RTTY


> The CQWW RTTY Contest has truly become a major event on par with the Phone
> and CW versions.  Activity is growing every year.
>
> I suggest the TQP think about moving to a different weekend!  I would love
> to work them, but the RTTY contest is more fun.
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Eric Hilding
> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 2:21 PM
> > To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] TQP vs CQ RTTY
> >
> > Methinks there needs to be some "Gentleperson's Agreement"
> > put in place to dispense with the major problem of CQ RTTY
> > stations thrashing the Texas QSO Party on 40m.
> >
> > Like, keep 7.047 to 7.053 (at least) free for the
> > Distinguished Contesters from Texas to also enjoy their
> > event.  RTTY on 40m was down to about 7.025 on Saturday
> > morning, with the #&^! Chinese Woodpecker wreaking havoc here
> > up to 7.020 which left only 5Khz for any kind decent CW on 40m.
> >
> > FWIW & 73...
> >
> > Rick, K6VVA
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