[CQ-Contest] An Examination of K1TTT's Reports

[Eric Hilding]

David, KY1V, wrote:
 
>The second section labeled "The busiest spotters" is also entertaining
>and of value. I always wonder why stations like K3LR and W3LPL are so
>eager to point their competition to the DX that just gave them an edge.
>Perhaps it's to show the world what great stations they have and how
>much DX they can find with those superb antennas. There's nothing wrong
>with that, after all, they spent a fortune to be able to do so.

 

My personal opinion is that the K3LR and W3LPL teams (as well as most
others) participate in the cluster postings in the same spirit of 'friendly
competition' that can ultimately lead to more QSO and Mult opportunities for
*all* the players in the game.  The massive posts by K3LR and W3LPL
demonstrate that they are also 'givers', and not just 'takers'.  What goes
around generally comes around.

 

I've observed the same type of 'friendly competition' postings between both
NCCC and PVRC players in the ARRL SS.  However, I did get chastised later by
a fellow NCCC member for adding 'GO PVRC!!!' to my post for PVRC pal
Jim/WX3B.  That's OK, 'cuz we still prevailed *that* year ;^)  

 

IMHO, for all those operating in the Assisted Category, more posts are
better than less. as long as they are not 'cheater spots' of any nature.

 

73.

 

Rick, K6VVA * The Locust

Co-Founding Member, NCCC