[VHFcontesting] An apology to George, K5TR

[Les Rayburn]

A friend, and respected VHF operator sent me an e-mail this morning, and 
called my attention to some remarks I made last week.

I pointed out that some of the opponents to the creation of assisted 
categories in ARRL VHF Contests hadn't bothered to submit logs to those 
events in recent years. Since George was the last person to voice his 
opposition, he felt my careless remark was targeted at him.

Most of us are aware of George's considerable contesting resume, both at 
big-gun fixture, W5KFT and his own station.

What I was not aware of was George's role in mentoring other VHF 
operators, inclduing KB0HH who has gone on to his own success on the 
high bands. I was also not aware that he actually owns the server that 
this e-mail list is hosted on, provding a forum for all of us to express 
our views, even if they differ from his own. Thanks to Duffey, KK6MC for 
pointing out my thoughtlessness and setting me straight on my behavior.

George's history of VHF Contest participation and selfless service to 
the larger community more than qualifies him to express his opinon. I 
apologize for my thoughtless remarks, not only to George but others. If 
you're interested enough in VHF Contesting to subscribe to this 
reflector, then you're certainly entitled to express your opinion.

I hope that George will accept my apology. I disagree with his opinion 
on this proposal, but I have nothing but respect for his 
accomplishements on VHF.



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73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
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