[CQ-Contest] FW: DR1A Test & LY0HQ Promo Spam

[Randy Thompson K5ZD]

I see no problem with promoting operations prior to the contest.  The key
word here is prior.

They didn't specify any meeting points or how to find them on the bands.

In some circles this is called marketing or advertising.  :)

Randy, K5ZD

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Eric Hilding
> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 11:12 AM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] FW: DR1A Test & LY0HQ Promo Spam
> 
> You be the judge.
> 
>  
> 
> From: Eric Hilding [mailto:b38 at hilding.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:04 AM
> To: 'nccc at contesting.com'
> Subject: DR1A Test & LY0HQ Promo Spam
> 
>  
> 
> For those who participated in the DR1A on-air CW test in the 
> 20m SSB spectrum (and filled out the form), didn't you find 
> it interesting that a kinda-sorta solicitation to work them 
> in the IARU this coming weekend was included on the message 
> page after submitting?
> 
>  
> 
> Perhaps I watched too many Columbo and other detective TV 
> shows, but I found myself questioning a possible hidden 
> agenda purpose of the tests and data reporting.
> 
>  
> 
> Now, this morning, I get an IARU Contest related SPAM that 
> appears to contain a cleverly phrased/worded Packet Spot 
> Advance Solicitation:
> 
>  
> 
> >We are glad to announce that LY0HQ will be in this year IARU 
> RS-2009 as
> headquarter station with 12 different stations.
> 
> >Please contact us in every band and mode, we will be lucky 
> of any spot 
> >from
> You.
> 
> > 
> 
> >See You in Contest.
> 
> <snip>
> 
>  
> 
> So, are we going to see more ADVANCE MARKETING & PROMO SPAMS 
> via email prior to other contests?  Is this part a newly 
> sanctioned global contest strategy program that I didn't get 
> the Memo about???
> 
>  
> 
> Perhaps there are certain coincidences in life, but I don't 
> think so.  You be the judge.
> 
>  
> 
> 73.
> 
>  
> 
> Rick, K6VVA * The Locust
> 
>  
> 
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