[UK-CONTEST] Contest Ethics

[David, G3YYD]

Brian

It is part of the human condition to work around the rules and then 
blame elsewhere when found out. Very biblical: Adam blamed Eve she 
blamed the serpent. Thoughts of  MPs, Expenses and mistake (oh yes!) 
comes to mind. I agree publicity is the best deterrent for the next 
contest - but I would not have known unless you had shown me on this 
reflector and very few contesters belong. So how to ensure everyone 
knows is an interesting question.

Incidentally I heard one Russian admit on the air to 5KW in a contest 
with a maximum of 1.5KW - at least he was honest probably did not know 
the rules of that contest.

David G3YYD

brian coyne wrote:
>>> Second, let's not forget that CQWW disqualifications occur every year, but 
>>> without fanfares. With new checking software these will increase. QRX. (G3SXW)
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> It is the 'softly softly' approach that puzzles many of us Roger. It should be shouted from the rooftops as a deterrent to others, especially in open and shut cases like this although I can appreciate they may be fearful of lawsuits in some instances.
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> If we travel to foreign shores the first thought followed by the first question is how and where do we get the licence? The rubber necks of some of these guys is astounding as per this comment from RA3CO....
> "I don't particularly care what the Colombians think, I just want my name out of this mess."
> ........there is only one word neede to describe that - priceless!  leastways he is out now, 
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> 73  Brian.
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