[CQ-Contest] Improper WPX Exchanges

[N7mal]

A long time ago in a land far, far, away we used to have to sign this form 
when we mailed in our logs:
""""This is to certify that in this contest I have operated
my transmitter within the limitations of my license and
have observed fully the rules and regulations of the contest.""""

We don't do it anymore because of electronic filing....
Here in the U.S.A. lately we have had a problem following rules(i.e. the 
Democratic Party).
I am in favor of DQing those stations because it's a rule. I am also in 
favor of leaving the rule in place because it gives the casual contesters a 
small 'breathing' space before they enter the number. That applies to CW as 
well as phone. It also sets a bad example for the beginners that they can do 
whatever they please, without regard to the rules. Whether we like it, or 
not, without the casual guys and beginners we wouldn't have contests.
Just my -2 cents worth......73

MAL
N7MAL
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
http://www.n7mal.com
The wisest men follow their own direction.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Paul O'Kane
To: CQ Contest
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 20:19
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Improper WPX Exchanges


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve London" <n2icarrl at gmail.com>

> Is anyone else bothered by serious WPX competitors not
> giving out a signal report ?

Why should anyone worry?  Sure, "it's in the rules", but
why is it in the rules when

  1.  It is always 59

  2.  Your software has already inserted 59

  3.  Even if it's not 59, you might as well leave it as 59,
      because it is not cross-checked.

  4.  You will not lose points by logging an "incorrect" report.

The mindless repetition of 59 is a handicap applied to all
entrants.

Rather than getting indignant about the stations that leave
it out, get indignant with the inertia of contest sponsors.

Asking for a rule change does not work.  Demonstrating that
the rule is redundant may work.  4O3A, ZW2D and N7DD should
be commended for their common sense.

73,
Paul EI5DI