[UK-CONTEST] Contest exchanges

[Roger Western]

Absolutely entitled, Chris!

This is a sterile debate because it refers to 'Contests'. There are lots of 
different types of contests: RoPoCo is all about accuracy; CQWW is all about 
speed; IOTA is about both; BERU is about DXing etc. I enjoy them all. Each 
to his own.

Sending a report in 'speed' contests, as Mark said, is simply for rhythm + 
consistency. Besides, what's a 'real' report when everyone uses AGC? And I 
agree with Dave: it doesn't feel 'right' not to send a report.
73 de Roger/G3SXW.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris G7DDN
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:52 PM
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] UK-Contest Digest, Vol 114, Issue 36

"Then I guess I won't be doing any RSGB contests then.... My point was
that an RST is an integral part of a QSO for time immemorial and as far
as I am concerned if no RST is sent then I have not had a proper QSO
and it is hence pointless making it. If you contesters want to do
something else, fine, but it won't be part of my amateur radio hobby." Dave 
G3YMC

It's all opinion I suppose, but I agree with Dave here.

The RST has only become meaningless because of the 5NN habit.  I assume that 
has crept in over the years to speed things up.  My opinion is that the 
exchange should be "real" (I actually LIKE to know how strong/weak I really 
am, especially if I am QRP - 5NN is no good to me in that instance!)

Perhaps it is more of a speed v accuracy debate?  If so, I would come down 
on the side of accuracy.  Anyone can take serials, as they are sequential. 
It takes a more accomplished operator (in my opinion) to take down 
previously unknown data, which a true RST would encompass.  (Just look at 
how many error-free logs there are in RoPoCo as an example of unknown data 
exchange)

But as I say, it's just my opinion...
...and you are entitled to yours as long as you accept I am entitled to 
mine!

Chris G7DDN/G0MLY
g7ddn at g7ddn.com



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