Topband: No DX Window in 2009 CQ 160

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

Bill Tippett wrote:
>          Regarding DX windows, please note in the new
> CQ 160 rules below, THERE IS NO DX WINDOW.  I hope all QRG
> police will read the rules before they start anonymously
> sending "WINDOW" on top of stations.  I personally feel
> this was a very good move because the previous window
> was abused by stations in NA and EU working all comers,
> whether they were intercontinental or not.  Unless the
> contest sponsor was willing to delete intra-continental
> QSOs in the window (i.e. NA>NA or EU>EU), the abuse was
> very likely to continue and benefit only those who chose
> to break the intercontinental aspect of the old rule.
>
>                                  73,  Bill  W4ZV
>
> 2009 CQ 160 Rules:
>
> http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/160_Rules_2009.pdf
>
>   
The only thing wrong with DX Window protection was that no one was 
willing and/or empowered to enforce the rule.  I'm no contester, but to 
me this is akin to making larceny legal because people steal stuff. 

73,

-- 
Ken K4XL
k4xl at arrl.net

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