On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:11 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > > 3) Rag chewing in the everyday world has gone the way of speeches vs > tweets. So short exchanges are ingrained these days.
YMMV. My typical digital mode QSO is 30-60+ minutes. My CW contacts are typically 20-40 minutes. I suspect that this is not a new phenomena, the RCC certificate has been around for many generations. I assume it originated to encourage more than just a contest type exchange. > > I really don't think the contest exchanges is any less meaningful that > the brag tapes sent these day in the digital modes. Who cares about the > other guy's dog's DNA. I will agree with you there. I could care less about which subrelease of the O/S or application he is using. As for contests, I have no problem with contests if they either: 1- were restricted to a portion of the band, allowing non contest people to share the band 2- were careful to avoid interfering with non-contest QSOs Ken WA8JXM > > 73 DE Brian/K3KO > > On 2/20/2012 12:50, John Ragle wrote: >> 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. ______________________________________________________________ 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
