[UK-CONTEST] UBN failures

[Robert Chipperfield]

> Even the locator code can come from a
> call history file so that leaves the serial number as being the really
> unique part of the exchange.
For those active in the UKACs, you should realise that at least G3PYE/P 
is ensuring this is not always reliable ;-).

All those for a weekly game of locator bingo...?

Cheers,
Rob, M0VFC / G3PYE/P

On 16/07/2011 14:06, David G3YYD wrote:
> I see my 59 for all QSOs provoke the expected knee jerk re-action from
> some contesters. The HF contesters worked out long ago that the rules do
> not specify that the report has to be accurate. Even if the rules did,
> how is it enforceable? QED give 59 saves typing at both ends and hence
> removes a possibility of error in that part of the exchange.
>
> Personally I think the RS(T) report should be removed from contests and
> some do just that. It is the serial number and locator code that is the
> real exchange in a VHF+ contest. Even the locator code can come from a
> call history file so that leaves the serial number as being the really
> unique part of the exchange.
>
> 73 David G3YYD
>
> PS just seen Stewart's post in similar vain.
>
>
>
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