I couldn't agree more. But remember, the only way to attract new people
into ham radio and contesting is to completely remove our standards....er,
make licensing easier.
73s John W5TD
----- Original Message -----
From: "W2RU - Bud Hippisley" <W2RU@frontiernet.net>
To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 11:55 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] QST Contest Results
> June 2006 QST contains a double-barreled reminder of the unfortunate
> ARRL policy re non-publishing of contest results.
>
> I was in the midst of hopping between the 2005 Phone SS and 2005 160
> Meter write-ups when I realized that I would not be seeing results of my
> own or my friends' efforts in those pages. Instead of the articles
> provoking enjoyment and anticipation for upcoming contests, my initial
> interest turned to frustration and disappointment.
>
> With all due respect to Ford and Kelly, I firmly believe a simple
> tabulation -- in print -- of *all* (repeat -- *all*) entrants by
> Division and Section does more to encourage youngsters, non-contesters,
> and our fellow club members to get on and make QSOs than all the
> wordsmithing about a handful of elite category leaders.
>
> Furthermore, the inclusion of photographs of entrants whose calls and
> results do not appear elsewhere in those two articles is rotten
> journalism. Even low-budget local weekly newspapers know better than to
> do that.
>
> Sad.
>
> Bud, W2RU
>
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