Clear as mud.
If it was clear this would not come up so often.
On 11/7/07 4:18 PM, "N7MAL" <N7MAL@CITLINK.NET> wrote:
> Ken et al: That is fine except that is not what the rule says. It was
> unfortunate between this exact same time last year and this year someone at
> the ARRL didn't rewrite/modify, or explain, the rule. As a result of the
> ARRL doing nothing the same problem rears its ugly head again and will
> continue every year. The rule is very self explanatory as it stands right
> now. Those of you who are trying to play Bill Clinton and defining the what
> the meaning of if is,,is,, need to get over yourselves.
> Lastly this alleged problem applies to probably less than 50 stations and of
> those 50 stations I venture 95% of them get it right. I don't know how many
> members there are of this mailing list but I suspect the overwhelming
> majority are probably tired of this year after year. I know I blew a fuse
> when I saw AD1C's suggestion.
> The rule is very clear, if it needs modification the ARRL will
> change/modify, or explain, it. Most Jr. Colleges teach reading comprehension
> for the 5 or 6 guys who apparently need it.
> I'm sorry to let my 'charming' personality sneak out but this subject gets
> really old year after year.
> Very Best 73
>
> MAL
> N7MAL
> BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
> http://www.n7mal.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken Adams K5KA
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 22:33
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Ck in ARRL SS
>
>
> Kelly VE4XT summarized it ....
>
> The explanation from the League last year is essentially in line with what
> Bob, W5OV, said: choose two digits. Use the last two digits of the year you
> were licensed if you choose. Use the SAME digits the entire contest. Log
> those digits. Aside from that, DON'T SWEAT IT.
>
>
> This item is on our list of things to work on before 2008 SS. All the
> observations/opinions have been noted and will be considered. Thanks.
>
> Ken K5KA
>
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