[CQ-Contest] CQ Magazine Continuance

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Charly,. the following was at the end of the log receipt for my CQ 160 
CW log:


"==============================================================
                        *** PLEASE HELP ***

The robot software that is sending you this message, the server which
stores all the logs, the log-checking software and the preparation and
mailing of awards are all provided by volunteers. These unpaid
individuals will continue to donate their time, but in many cases have
been providing the funding for expenses associated with these
activities.

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation ("WWROF"), a non-profit
donor-supported organization, has committed to cover these
infrastructure expenses for the CQ family of contests. Please consider
making a tax-deductible (for U.S. taxpayers) contribution to the WWROF
athttp://www.wwrof.org/content/donate

All monies donated will go to fund infrastructure."

So as you can see the transition to a CQ-less world is already underway.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 1/30/2014 3:52 PM, Charles Harpole wrote:
> I do not want to make any dire judgments, but the Contesting community
> depends heavily on the CQ Magazine and its extensive support for
> contesting.  This wonderful service to ham radio must not be allowed to
> wither in any way.
>
> Let me suggest that the wealthy among hamdom begin a quiet discussion about
> how ham radio can join together to keep this vital magazine and service
> fully functional.  I am too retired to help financially, but there are deep
> pockets, thankfully, among hamdom and what better way to keep ham radio
> alive and well than to continue this magazine and its contesting services.*
>
> Personally, I think that if ham radio can raise a HALF MILLION DOLLARS to
> activate FT5Z for twenty days, surely this magazine, much more important
> and long lasting for ham radio, can be continued.   Perhaps a foundation
> can become the sponsor;  many wise heads here surely know how this can be
> done financially.  Perhaps a digital distribution can be done (and take
> free articles instead of paying for them, and other ideas).
>
> This move can serve much more than contesters, but it sure does impact us.
>
> Can we have some leadership on this matter?  73,
>