Topband: Erroneous info on ARRL web site about ARRL 160 contest

Merv Schweigert k9fd at flex.com
Thu Nov 24 20:04:11 PST 2011


Explain that to all the DX stations I call for a new one during that 
contest and
refuse to work me..
Merv  K9FD/KH6    ex  KH7C
> There is an "advertisement" on the ARRL web site
> for the 160 meter contest at:
>
> http://www.arrl.org/news/reach-for-the-top-in-the-arrl-160-meter-contest
>
> Unfortunately, it states the KL7, KH6, etc count as DX.  They actually
> count as ARRL sections.  KV4FZ has been campaigning for years
> to educate DX stations who think they can't work him.
>
> Elsewhere, the site says DX to DX qsos don't count, and KL7 is DX,
> but KL7 can still work DX stations.  Very confusing.
>
> Rick N6RK
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