[SECC] Re: [CQ-Contest] DX Participation in NAQP Contests

K4SB k4sb at earthlink.net
Thu Jan 22 05:00:08 EST 2004



Ken Widelitz wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> I know you, and in all seriousness I'm sure that what follows was not at all
> in your mind when you made your post, which, on the face of it is a good
> idea, but ...
> 
> Encouraging EU participation in the NAQPs, which is what your suggestion
> will mostly accomplish, mostly helps the East Coast during the early hours
> of the contest when the West Coast has the advantage of running on the high
> bands. Its tough enough being competitive on the left coast and this is one
> contest that seems to favor the West coast.
> 73, Ken, K6LA

Competitive? The left coast picks up all the East coast States on 15
and 10 with ease.

We're lucky to have 10 States on 10 as multipliers.

73
Ed


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