I wanted to get a quick idea of where the ARRL SS is headed, and the following has helped me decide that I better enjoy it while I can for the next few years. Taking the CK data from the total 2005 C
Oh great, another "contesting or ham radio is dying thread". Guess we better remove both the CW and the written test requirement. 73s John W5TD http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
Your chart is very interesting and informative,,, but,,, there are some hidden variables to try to factor in. I.E. My check is also 57 but it took me 9 years before my first contest, CQWW. My interes
Now that is an interesting analysis! Eric here is your data expressed in cumulative total percentage of the number of participants be they individuals, groups and clubs Range & Freq Cum % CK 2001-200
future According to your cumulative figures, 82% of licenses were granted more than 25 years ago. IMHO, also having AGE data would be extremely useful. The thought of eventual Contesting Extinction i
On might i suggest that we all start eating healthful foods, exercising, and taking up Yoga. mike w7dra _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.c
I've been eating better, drinking lots of water, and walking fast 35-45 minutes every morning. I've lost 45 pounds. Maybe I'll live longer and bitch about contesting even more! ;-> __________________
Keep that good stuff up and we will have to get you on "DR. PHIL" or "OPRAH" 73... Rick, K6VVA _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http:/
RE analysis of SS participation: You may wish to read or re-read the article: "The Future of Contesting: Some Modest Predictions" by yours truly, N6ZFO, in the March, 2002 issue of the NCCC Jug -- av
Bill that is an excellent article! Although the article a bit dated I think it is an important article. Perhaps you could submitting it as article to be re-posted on the contesting.com web site. We
Hi Rick, Seems like there's an assumption that a different distribution of "first license" dates would imply something about growth or death of contesting. Actually a flat distribution could be a bad