Since when do pre-programmed memory buttons and logging software constitute "crisp operating practices?"
In the case of actual public service, observing net protocol and careful listening/transmitting are the important factors, along with properly-prepared emergency hardware. I am not opposed to contests per se, but when the calendar is completely dominated by this kind of activity, I think it is "out of control," as N5GE observes. It is a pity that the Elecraft CW net had to be cancelled because QRM from contests would have overwhelmed it. John Ragle -- W1ZI /=====/ On 2/20/2012 3:08 AM, David Gilbert wrote: > <snip>...I'd offer the opinion that crisp operating > practices learned in contesting beat casual roundtable chats with > friends hands down...<end snip> > > Dave AB7E > > > > On 2/20/2012 12:25 AM, John Ragle wrote: >> Prompted by some of the comments about contests and complaints under >> this topic, I second this sentiment with a vengeance. As I have written >> to the reflector before, I think these do not go very far toward >> justifying the spectrum space that we have been given by the public, and >> they mean that I simply have to shut down my HF operations when there is >> a big contest weekend. (Fortunately, the VHF/UHF contests are more >> neighborly.) >> >> John Ragle -- W1ZI >> >> /=====/ >> >> On 2/20/2012 1:34 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote: >>> As far as contests are concerned, I believe they are out of control, >>> but that's >>> MY opinion... -- Sent from my lovely old Dell XPS 420 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
