[UK-CONTEST] 59 reports on VHF

[Alex GM3ZBE]

Being serious, I would rather real reports were given in all contests.  
It adds a bit more skill to getting the exchange right.  However, the 
standard 59(9) is now so entrenched in HF contests that it is to all 
intents and purposes obsolete, in that nothing is conveyed.  So we might 
as well not bother with it?
Alex

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Paul, not sure if the was tongue in cheek or in ernest, so ...
>
> Yes it's a contest, but on VHF and above, real reports help contesters know what the propagation is like.
> On Field Day, which is a pretty big contest, we always give out real reports.
>
> I shall continue to give a real report (ok, tends to be 53, 55, 59) until the contest committee say we shouldn't.
> At least on VHF anyway.
>