> I was impressed, during the recent ARRL Phone DX Contest, by the number of
> UK Foundation license-holders, with their 10-watt limits, and by the
> relatively good operating style most of them practiced. Has the RSGB made
> a conscious effort to bring these folks along as contesters? How has the
> Foundation license worked out in general in the UK -- has it promoted
> entry into the hobby?
>
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
>
I think this is a really good thing. We work bunches of these guys from New
England. I think they are able to pick their callsigns, which M3RAY
confirmed for me. Some of them do seem a little unclear about only working
us once per band, but what the hey...
Still 2 feet of snow on the ground here in NH
Very 73 Stu KC1F
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