[UK-CONTEST] Unwelcome new rules for the 160m Tests

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I may be able to listen, not sure if I may have other commitments.

if you here a very slow, unsure op, that just might be me!
HiHi
73 de M0XDF / FISTS #12575
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On 29 Dec 2010, at 18:59, Roger Cooke wrote:

> Hi David.
> 
>    As I said, I was a bit hasty in my accusation about laziness. However, that is purely based
> on my experience locally, where we do have a few who are just too lazy to spend the time
> on practice, but spend nearly all day on the local repeater! One or two have the makings of
> good CW operators too, but just will not practice! 
> 
>   I do appreciate that those holding down a day job and have a family and other commitments
> have a problem finding the time. Strangely enough though, those are usually the ones who make
> the effort and get there! Like the old saying - "if you want something done, ask a busy man"
> 
>   Hope to see you in the straight key event on New Year's day!
>  
> Regards from Roger, G3LDI
> Swardeston, Norfolk.
> 
> 
> From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <M0XDF at Alphadene.co.uk>
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Sent: Wed, 29 December, 2010 9:53:30
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Unwelcome new rules for the 160m Tests
> 
> You have hit the nail on the head, at least in my case - now 57, trying to learn morse, run a scout troop, teach radio and spend time with my family. Not to mention hold down a job that is far from 9-5.
> Oh and believe it or not, dyslexia doesn't help either :-(
> 
> Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year with good DX
> 73 de M0XDF
> 
> On 29 Dec 2010, at 09:33, QUENTIN COLLIER wrote:
> 
> > Just responding to Roger's point about laziness (below).....just a personal 
> > view, but I do find that a bit harsh.
> > 
> > Firstly, I learnt CW when I was 14 or 15 years old (which is probably the case 
> > for many amateurs of my generation and earlier) , and it's quite easy to learn 
> > stuff and pick up new skills at that age. But as we get older, it becomes more 
> > and more difficult (at least I'm finding that  to be the case!). Recognising 
> > that many (probably most) of today's new amateurs are not in the first flush of 
> > youth, we have to accept that the "barriers to entry" (to use a buzz term from 
> > the days before I retired) for CW competence are higher than they used to be.
> > 
> > Secondly, and I guess this feeds on from the first point, many new amateurs have 
> > heavy calls on their time (and dare I suggest interests?) other than amateur 
> > radio, and to put the effort in to gain CW proficiency may be more than they are 
> > able to manage.
> > 
> > Personally I think folks who don't make the effort are missing out on something 
> > good (but as a firm CW man I would say that wouldn't I?) - however that's their 
> > choice based on their individual circumstances.
> > 
> > Lest  I seem to be having a minor rant here, let me conclude by wishing you all 
> > a happy 2011 and see you on the bands (probably on CW.....)
> 
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