[VHFcontesting] Unproven allegations must STOP!!!

[Bill Burgess]

There are a few, who being unable to win through their own merits, are slandering others with unproven allegations.  This is the lowest form of contester, and one we must not bow down to.

I don't care what may have happened in 1995, 1990 or 1985, I care about what is happening in the year 2005.  It is time these name callers specified the year they are referring to, the ham they are referring to, and the grid or grids.  

Rover logs prove the rover was in the grid and that the rover did make a qso from that grid.  This does not prove anything else, even if no other contact was made in that grid.  The accusers MUST prove:

That there were other signals to be heard in the grid and area the rover was in;
That the rover was capable of hearing those signals;
and
That the rover heard and ignored the signal or signals known above.

To do so requires that another ham with similar antennas and gear be in the same area at the same time.  This will never happen.  Therefore, it is time to stop these unfounded accusations.

The lowest form of contester makes blind accusations, then requires the accused to prove themselves innocent.
If you do not have proof of wrongdoing, don't suggest it is taking place.

Yes, I do know of a dedicated rover here in Ontario back in the late '80's and early 90's.  But it all ceased when the base station became a SK 11 years ago.  I have supper every Thursday btw with this old captive rover.

I do not for one minute believe we have captive rovers in the north-east area of the North American continent now.  I cannot speak for anywhere beyond.  The past is history.  While a few are still stuck there, the rest of us must move on and continue to be progressive and happy rovers and contesters. 

Looking forward to contesting and rovering with all of you for many years to come.  Rovers are a vital asset to VHF contesting.  Stand tall, and keep that aluminum in the air.

73,

Bill  VE3CRU/R

Email: ve3cru at rac.ca