[UK-CONTEST] Fw: GB5HQ

[Peter Bowyer]

Officially, perhaps - but it's certainly an aspirational privilege
which could well be seen as an incentive for newer entrants to the
hobby.

Peter G4MJS

On 14/07/06, Cooper, Stewart <coopers at odl.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Operating at a GB5HQ station isn't representing your country. Entering the WRTC is. The criteria for eligibility is at http://www.wrtc2006.com/criteria2.html.
> 73
> Stewart
> GM4AFF
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> douglas.maxwell at virgin.net
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> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Fw: GB5HQ
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> What is your solution to this apparent disinterest in contesting?
>  Mine is to offer the chance of representing your country someday when you meet XYZ criterion. Currently this criterion is unclear and has no published metric. What a wasted opportunity...instead of inspiring contesters to perform with this as a prize, the RSGB has chosen to pack it off to a private group to do with as they please. It's no wonder people aren't interested and don't bother to get involved.
> Doug
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