Topband: Technology "QSO's"

[Jim Kearman]

> George and Larry W7IUV have a point.  But many of us operate 160M (and VHF) 
> because of the challenge. If the bar to achieving awards is lowered too far, 
> the DX becomes too easy to work, then for me - perhaps time to find another 
> hobby.

We set our own standards for what constitutes a valid QSO (within the rules and regs) and we know what we have accomplished. We don't have to quit just because others are claiming credit for QSOs they couldn't have made by our standards. We know what we did, and so do they. Maybe we're anachronists, but who cares? Just enjoy the satisfaction of setting and working toward your own goals, and the heck with what anyone else thinks, says or does! Never Say Die. 

73,

Jim, KR1S