[UK-CONTEST] Mega stations in the UK and elsewhere

[Peter Hobbs]

Not a HFCC member Mike, but can I say that there's a whole load of us around 
who are unable for one reason or another to put up beam antennas?  The 
restricted sections as defined (e.g. in 21/28 and BERU) are very popular and 
have added significantly to the total entry in those events.

Your point about the 400plus brigade is well understood, but I think we have 
to leave this to the HFCC, noting that we are now seeing some action in this 
general area, albeit so far concentrated on the 80m CCs.

73, Peter G3LET

> I no longer take part in certain RSGB events because I cannot run 100w to 
> a
> beam, I can use my beam if I have an amp but then I have to compeate 
> against
> the 400plus brigade.  I have extended the performance of my station by
> adding improved antennas but the RSGB will not let me use them - I have 
> said
> before this is contary to the self traing and improvement aspects of our
> hobby. As a precursor to the 1500w campain I would join one to remove the
> restricted catergory in RSGB contests.
>
> Any comments from Contest Committe members?
>
>
> Mike
> G3VAO
>
> 100w in contests  350 to 400 outside of contests