[UK-CONTEST] 'Ethics'

[Peter Bowyer]

2010/1/10 Roger G3SXW <g3sxw at btinternet.com>:
> Giles - I hope this is a wind - up. These 'contest clubs' are simply groups
> of like-minded individuals whose local radio clubs sometimes have no
> interest in contesting (or even in HF for that matter). DX and Contest Clubs
> flourish throughout the world - except in the UK. Odd that! And BTW, we have
> the same financial restraints as any other group but we choose to prioritise
> contesting, entirely with our own resources. Instead of criticising contest
> groups you might consider congratulating them for breathing sorely-needed
> fresh energy into our hobby.
> 73 de Roger/G3SXW.

I completely concur, Roger. I'm a member of 3 'clubs' - 2 only do
contests; 1 is a bit more of a traditional Club, but mostly does
contests at the moment (hasn't always been the case). None of them
should be segregated for their contest activity because of what else
they don't do!

Peter G4MJS

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