"...It is a pity that the Elecraft CW net had to be cancelled because QRM from contests would have overwhelmed it..."
In keeping with the emergency preparedness aspects of this, doesn't the net have a backup frequency for just such occasions as this? The WARC bands are contest-free. (Or...could it be that the cancellation was more due to most of the net members playing in the contest?) Ted W4NZ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Ragle Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:50 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation 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
