[CQ-Contest] anti-contest petition MMSN

[Scott Currier]

Another problem with their approach is that they have, whether they realize it or not, made it impossible for those with the power to do so, to help them. 

The contest committees around the world can't make an exception for a particular group. If they do the requests for a similar accommodation from other groups will never cease. 

The most that the MMSN could realistically hope for would be for some of the contest sponsors to change the rules of their contest or contests so that part of the top of certain bands would be off limits for those wishing to submit logs and be counted as a participant. 

If the MMSN were not soley interested in protecting it's routine and non-emergency net traffic and if they cared about anyone other than their own group, they would suggest to the contest sponsors that they not use the top 9 or 12 kHz on certain bands. The MMSN would also state they they will not move into those areas, their only interest is having some non-contest spectrum available in the event that it is needed. 

It's possible that if they took that approach they may get some cooperation. Once one group cooperates, others may follow. 

As it stands now, their holier than though attitude is likely to doom them to failure. 

They also need to realize that every contest log submitted is a vote against their petition. 

That's a lot of votes. 


"Gotta do somethin' 'bout these contesterrrrrs, they're gettin' outa hand."


Nice to see so many people in the ARRL 160 meter 'test. Looking forward to this weekend, hopefully there will be some openings. 

73 all and good contesting. 
Scott Currier KT1B
Haverhill, MA


 























> From: aa6dx at arrl.net
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:26:24 -0800
> CC: nccc at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] anti-contest petition MMSN
> 
> I am getting to where I can be officially called an "old timer" -- on air 
> for 45 years now ..  and I have this to say about that, the MMSN whine ...
> First off -- yes, there are more avenues for communications now as opposed 
> to 20 or so years ago, and I think that is one reason you see fewer 
> incidents calling for aid on the ham bands of late.  But, there is sure a 
> lot of chit -chat traffic, much of which is being transmitted by non--or 
> faux -- "ham operators"!
> Secondly, methinks there are many emergency situations that are handled on 
> other than net frequencies! Years ago, I recall 2 SOS yachting incidents 
> where I was a primary communicator, and neither were on "net" frequencies. 
> I have helped at other times, by keeping frequencies clear during the 
> emergency, etc....
> I guess my point is that an ocean going vessel with problems does not HAVE 
> to call for aid on a net frequency, there may be other hams perfectly 
> capable of handling traffic, and have better equipment and perhaps enjoying 
> superior propagation than the net has at the particular moment.  A ham that 
> contests is usually able to deal with emergency traffic, and just might have 
> his (or her) station equipment in top-notch operating condition, and also 
> know propagation, beam headings, etc.
> In younger years, I gave a few convention seminars/club meeting 
> presentations called "Contesting --Why and How" -- keynoting that contesting 
> promotes experienced hams, who are capable of handling emergencies, in the 
> public service ... which is the primary reason Amateur Radio as we know it 
> exists.
> Merry Christmas to all ... 73, Mark  AA6DX    ARRL Life Member 
> 
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