[RTTY] XE Contest

[Ed Muns]

Steve, ZC4LI, wrote:
> I am afraid that this contest has lost it's credibility for me.
> If I do not very soon see what the intentions of the sponsors 
> are with regard to regaining that credibility then 2009 will 
> be my last entry.
> Pity really as the SO1R/SO2R concept is a winner.
> 
> A quick glance at the results shown on the FMRE website for 
> the years 06/07/08/09 shows that the scores listed are 
> exactly the same as the 3830 claimed scores for those years.
> I may be a pretty good op !! but I am never ever going to get 
> 100% for each year that I have entered the contest.
> 
> I rest my case.

I agree, Steve.  It is unfortunate that the sponsor hasn't done more to
support the results in recognition of the participation they do get.  On the
other hand, this contest is like most and run entirely by volunteers.  And,
we are perhaps "spoiled" by sponsors who devote lots of time and effort to
their contests for us, so our expectations are thusly set.

> So saying I will not be entering the contest this year and 
> hope to see you in the WPX next weekend.

Understand fully.  For me, though, the decision is selfish.  I enjoy
operating and can use the practice, so I plan to be on and extract all my
satisfaction in the event itself.  And as several have noted here, the FMRE
is a great practice session for next weekend's CQ WPX RTTY.  When FMRE is
over, I'm on to something else and won't give it another thought.  The 3830
reports will be the only post contest information that is of interest.  

> 73 Steve  ZC4Li.

Best,
Ed - W0YK
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