[VHFcontesting] Controversy

[k4gun at comcast.net]

That may well be the case.  These guys may just be better at this than the rest of us and if so, more power to them.  I simply think operating as a team places them in a different category than the rest of us.  

James made a similar argument when he discussed the point differential within the fixed stations.  Again though, the fixed stations are not operating as teams.  When a SOLP has double the points of the 2nd place guy, its because he has better antennas, better gear, better location, more devotion to stay up late, better operating skills and more modes than the other guys.  He's better because he does the things an amateur should be rewarded for.  Its not because he operates in conjunction with other amateurs.  

I also want to reiterate that I don't begrudge the individuals.  They are following the rules.  They violated the spirit of them, but stayed well within the letter.  The blame is with the rules themselves as they encourage the exact practice they tried to prevent.  That can be fixed.  I hope it will be.  If not, it will not keep me from participating and doing so enthusiastically.  

Steve
K4GUN/R

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Dave Agsten <w4txs at yahoo.com> 

> 
> I think that rather than complaining about the "Grid Circling" guys, they should 
> be given credit for their innovation and technical expertise. You have to admit, 
> they put together some very fine rover setups. I agree with another post on here 
> that they could win no matter what. They would probably win as rovers or fixed 
> stations if they chose to do so. 
> 
> Maybe a lot of this is really sour grapes. Think about it. Put together a 
> station that you are happy with and operate. Have fun and don't worry about the 
> other guy. I've decided to operate more and stay off most of these lists, 
> especially this one. It's time to get ready for low band CW dxing this Fall. 
> 
> Good luck to all. I've had a lot of fun operating the VHF+ frequencies over the 
> years......more fun in the earlier years than recently. Hopefully that might 
> return someday. For now, it will only be the CQWW VHF contest each year and lots 
> of low band stuff. 
> 
> 73 es GL to all, 
> Dave N8AG 
> 
> 
> 
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