[CQ-Contest] WPX exchange - 4O3A decision

[4O3A]

Hi guys,

After long and sometimes bothering discussion about this subject my final 
opinion and decision is :

1. 4O3A did not brake rules in any segments, at all. It is written that we 
have to exchange RS(T) plus serial number, and 4O3A did it on one simple, 
shortest way possible. It is not written you have to say - Five Nine 
clearly, or to shortcut or whatever. Having log lines with same data ( 59, 
59 ) confirm that both station understood RS and make logging with default 
value. Everybody who did contesting clearly understand that and many 
contesters did the same. No  problem with that.

2. 4O3A did more fairly than most of competitors broadcasting whole contest 
in real time. It was done with goal to make contesting more open, and to 
help beginners to learn more quickly and easily.

But when I take the center stage in this way, I have to operate perfectly 
because will be a role model for those who are listening myself. This is 
main point. Just because of that I will send my log as checklog, and 
hopefully expect few benefits of that in future:

1. WPX CC will remove RS from exchange report in rules, as it does not have 
sense anyhow. Then we will not have silly problem in future. My proposal is 
to remove it from 2009.

2. Contest community will be focused on repression of real cheating in 
future and can use my trait as good example and reference for - No excuse!

3. I support idea in general to have open logs immediately after dead line 
in all contests. Also broadcasting, live scoreboard and similar.



I received many emails of contesters world wide, and clearly understand 
opinion of majority - ignore stupidity and to send my log, as I didn't make 
anything to be shamed about. Someone will criticize me, but I think my 
decision is right, even it's against my interest. I want to keep my 
contesting to be fun, not question of dead or a live.

See you in WPX CW - listen 4O3A live again. I can win anyhow, even giving 
RST twice.Hi!

73
Ranko