[DX-CHAT] Leaderboards - and everything else.

[Ernie Walls]

Question.

 

Just what is wrong, exactly, with working a DXpedition by band/mode?

 

What's the problem? 

 

Isn't that what we all want to do anyway, that is, work everyone on all
bands and all modes? Isn't that why the DXpedition goes too far flung places
at great expense for - to have as many QSOs as they can. 

 

Why do we have so many people 'setting the rules' for others. 

 

Seems to me if you work what you want then I will not say anything to you,
and if I work what I want, then I don't expect you to say anything (to me,
that is). Seems like it might work OK!

 

Only one over-riding rule - we all do it with some dignity and fairness to
all.

 

I get sick of being told what to do by others - my government runs most of
my life, my XYL most of the rest of it - guys, give me a break and let me
live what is left by my own rules. Because I most certainly will not be
taking any notice of any of you, anyway.

 

Some years ago, our (then) Prime Minister said something like 'life wasn't
meant to be easy'! He was right, you know.

 

Good DXing to all. Fair and dignified, that is.

 

Ernie

Ernie H Walls VK3FM

vk...@wallsy.com.au

Mobile 0418 301 483

 

 



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Re: [DX-CHAT] Leaderboards - and everything else.

[Ryan Jairam]

Besides, if DeSoto didn't come up with the idea, someone else would have.

Ryan, N2RJ

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Zack Widup w9sz.z...@gmail.com wrote:

 Yes, I'm sure small pileups would develop occasionally to work some station.
 But without DXCC, I doubt anyone would be risking their lives and spending a
 fortune to go to places like Peter I or South Sandwich Islands. And a QSO
 with someone in a European country would have equal weight with a QSO with
 someone in Yemen.

 I'm sure there would be people who wanted to work as many countries as they
 could on all bands and modes. But I'm willing to bet the number would be
 much smaller.

 But that's not the way it is and I guess we just need to live with the
 existing situation.

 73, Zack W9SZ


 On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 10:35 AM, Don Berger dberger...@gmail.com wrote:



 Well, let me ask this question: What would the ham radio world be like
 if there were no DXCC or similar awards?


 Arguably better in many ways. Among them, one could argue the ability to
 have prolonged and therefore interesting discussions with hams in other
 parts of the world would be enjoyable and equally as challenging as DX
 competition.

 The lack of a DXCC certificate in no way limits or precludes the challenge
 of working countries, band-countries, zones, counties, etc... The existence
 of certificates fills a need only among those who are compelled to
 demonstrate their accomplishment(s) to others who presumably couldn't care
 less. The accomplishment remains equal regardless.

 I won't enumerate problems like qrm, too-wide pileup spreads, a life
 outside ham radio, etc...

 Just my take but for every person who lives and breathes dx, there are
 many more who find enjoyment without external considerations.

 Don K1VSK



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