[CQ-Contest] CQ Magazine Continuance

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And thats exactly what it seems like the WWROF is trying to do.....
On 1/30/2014 6:56:52 PM, David Gilbert (xdavid at cis-broadband.com) wrote:
> It would be far more practical  (and far less expensive) to set up a
> foundation to support the contests directly instead of indirectly
> through a struggling enterprise.  I'm not saying that either make sense,
> but an albatross is an albatross.
> 
> Dave   AB7E
> 
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> On 1/30/2014 1:52 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%