[UK-CONTEST] UK-Contest Digest, Vol 103, Issue 3

[Geoff Dover G4AFJ]

Geoff Dover, G4AFJ,
31 Newbold Road,
Kirkby Mallory,
Leicestershire,
LE9 7QG,
UK.
Tel  44 (0)1455 823344
Fax 44 (0)1455 828273
Mob  44 (0)779 649 2146
e-mail geoffrey at geoffg4afj.plus.com

I blame computer logging and slow typing. The qualification for being a
radio amateur should include touch typing at 25wpm!
73,
Geoff G4AFJ


> I noticed a disturbing new trend in contest exchanges during the
> weekend. It
> seemed that almost every other station we worked would proceed, when it
> was
> their turn, to repeat every detail we had sent them, before sending the
> information we needed.
> 
> We really don't need confirmation that the other guy got it all. If
> there
> was any doubt, he/she can ask for a repeat. But to repeat everything we
> sent, parrot fashion, is surely a waste of time.
> 
> I wonder if it was a cunning idea by all the other clubs, who got
> together
> and said "lets make a long-winded qso with G0VHF/P so that they don't
> win
> again"
> 
> If that was the plan, it might just have worked! Time will tell - it
> could
> be close again.
>