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

[Paul O'Kane]

---- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray James" <gm4cxm at yahoo.co.uk>

> There is room in contesting to accommodate all interests and
> the way in which operators participate, if the sections permit. 

Not so.  Amateur radio contesting is a specific sub-set of
amateur radio in general and, as such, is subject to more
constraints.  You're right in saying that, in contesting,
we can do anything permitted in the rules.  My concern is 
that the rules do not permit practices which I see as
incompatible with retaining the name of the activity as
"amateur radio contesting".

In particular, I deplore any rules that permit or encourage
the use of non-radio-amateur communications technologies
by entrants - regardless of entry category.

> The fact that you prefer not to use the DXcluster system or
> any other similar potentially two way communication arrangement
> in contesting isn't necessarily everyone's wish

I'm not alone - SO (unassisted) is usually the best supported
category in all contests that make a distinction between SO and
SOA. 

> so you are coming across as knocking everyone who does, be
> they HF or VHF+ operators,

I'm knocking the rules - not the individuals who operate
within the rules.

> as tarnished if they do not imitate your particular modus
> operandi. 

SO is usually the best supported category.

> Not the best way to persuade your position is the best and

Not the best - just the most popular.

> we should all follow you lead and go backwards.

Yes - back to keeping RF in, and the internet out.

73,
Paul EI5DI