[UK-CONTEST] BERU 2007 - GM3WOJ etc...

[Chris Tran]

Hello all

My preparations for BERU were completely out of proportion to the results - 
I decided to use this contest as an incentive to re-establish most of the 
antennas at this QTH. Conditions were 'average' from here, but activity 
seemed boosted by the team competition. Made 245 QSOs for 4615 pts overall - 
80 and 40 were the weak link this time.

Setting aside Dave's smokescreen about whether or not GM should be a 
separate entity (of course it should be - maybe even should have a separate 
ITU callsign block - we have more autonomy than many other 'countries') - it 
is hard to disagree with Rob's questioning - for some the appeal of BERU is 
that the rules have not changed in years, but as with most things it should 
evolve.  Thoughtful re-structuring of the rules would retain the 'DX 
contest' appeal, yet make it more interesting to everyone in the UK who 
thinks a QSO rate of 10-12 an hour is not really the best way to spend 24 
hrs.

Lastly - an apology - as a rare participant in CC contests, I remembered 
last night's event at 1957hrs - rushed into the shack and switched on the 
station, including my amplifier. During a chat on the phone afterwards Gavin 
mentioned that the rules specify 100W, and I said 'Oh'   So - apologies to 
anyone for QRM - even though I was just giving out points it does not help 
to run QRO for this.

73
Chris    GM3WOJ