[UK-CONTEST] rules apply even when they can't always beenforced?

[Stewart GM4AFF]

I can't take much more of this...

G3LVP said -
confirming an exchange via any means other
than over the air is just too easy when the use of chat rooms is allowed
and many stations email addresses are readily available via QRZ.com.

Come on then, name names.

Stewart
GM4AFF


-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Ken Eastty
Sent: 18 May 2009 20:01
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] rules apply even when they can't always
beenforced?



>
> > I'm sure we could all provide a long and unenforceable list.
>
>  In all competitive activities, rules apply even when they can't
>  always be enforced.  Here's a short list -
>
>  Athletics - no drugs. Formula One - no traction control. Swimming -
>  no flippers. Cycling - no motors. High Jumping - no springs.
>
I don't understand the above, the rules in all of the above events are
overseen by the various governing bodies and the penalties handed down
for breaking the rules can be quite severe, not so in amateur radio
contests. When was the last time that anyone taking part in a contest
was disqualified? Anyone who thinks that cheating in contests doesn't take
place must be very naive, confirming an exchange via any means other
than over the air is just too easy when the use of chat rooms is allowed
and many stations email addresses are readily available via QRZ.com.
I was disappointed (but not in the least surprised) that none of the
'big guns'
were prepared to take up the challenge of having their stations inspected or
run with a reduced power handicap. It seems that for a few winning is
everything
whilst for the rest it's more about taking part.

73 (?)

Ken

G3LVP




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