[RTTY] Rtty contest when Cw contest is on also

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Barry writes: 

> Part of the problem is there are way too many RTTY contests - 
> something almost every weekend.  

The same thing can be said about CW and phone contests ... there 
is always something out there from the East Podunk Sprint to the 
Empty State QSO Party.

> Related to this is the non-R2 40m allocation 
> around 7040, and now 80m is squeezed, too.

You can thank the ARRL for not promoting RTTY and digital modes for 
many years.  For them, it was "out of sight, out of mind."  Except 
for RTTY Roundup and a nod to the RTTY DXCC, digital contesting and 
digital DXing do not exist.  Why should thy promote "common digital 
spectrum?"  Why would low power CW be promoted in the non-Region 2
digital areas rather than recommending use of other suitable (7100 
- 7150 at that time) spectrum? 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
  



> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry
> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:55 PM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rtty contest when Cw contest is on also
> 
> 
> As a CW contester, and I've been QRMed by RTTY guys.  
> Conversely, when 
> I've operated RTTY contests, I've been QRMed by CW guys 
> (probably more 
> frequently.)  So it works both ways.
> 
> Part of the problem is there are way too many RTTY contests - 
> something 
> almost every weekend.  Related to this is the non-R2 40m allocation 
> around 7040, and now 80m is squeezed, too.
> 
> The way the bands are currently allocated, there is no solution.
> 
> Regarding skill levels, tell your friend to stuff it :.)  
> Personally, I 
> rank skill level required highest for CW, next for RTTY and 
> last for SSB.
> 
> Barry, W2UP
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Barry Kutner, W2UP             
> Newtown, PA                     
> 
> _______________________________________________
> RTTY mailing list
> RTTY at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rtty
> 
>