The signal report in most contests is a historical artifact. It isn't even checked as part of the log checking process (which is why everyone uses "599") but contest sponsors are reluctant to drop it from the exchange anyway, presumably for legacy reasons such as possible effect on QSO rate ... i.e., impact on current scores relative to past records. In addition, many contesters prefer that it be retained as well because in situations of high QRN or QRM it can act as a preface or "warning" in rhythm that the important part of the exchange is coming next.
By the way, why is it a "problem" that people in a contest don't want to stop and chat? That's like saying you don't understand why a participant in a 10K foot race doesn't stop and chat with bystanders along the route. Silly. Dave AB7E On 2/19/2012 2:08 PM, Ken wrote: > On Feb 19, 2012, at 3:46 PM, kevinr wrote: > >> The biggest problem is they don't want to chat about anything. 5NN and >> they are gone. > > What's the purpose of exchanging a signal report if they are always 599 even > if they can barely copy you? ;-) > > Oh, never mind.... > > Ken WA8JXM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
