So why don't you write a proposal/petition to CQ
magazine asking them to drop this part of the
exchange?
73s John AA5JG
--- ku8e@bellsouth.net wrote:
> EI5DI wrote :
>
> Why should anyone worry? Sure, "it's in the rules",
> but
> why is it in the rules when
>
> 1. It is always 59
>
> 2. Your software has already inserted 59
>
> 3. Even if it's not 59, you might as well leave
> it as 59,
> because it is not cross-checked.
>
> 4. You will not lose points by logging an
> "incorrect" report.
>
> The mindless repetition of 59 is a handicap applied
> to all
> entrants.
>
> Rather than getting indignant about the stations
> that leave
> it out, get indignant with the inertia of contest
> sponsors.
>
> Asking for a rule change does not work.
> Demonstrating that
> the rule is redundant may work. 4O3A, ZW2D and N7DD
> should
> be commended for their common sense.
>
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>
>
> Paul,
>
> Using your logic :
>
> Why do we need to exchange our zones in CQWW DX?
> We already know the zones of the
> stations we work with the exception of the USA.
> Most contest programs automatically insert
> 14 when I work an EI. You have to send something
> for the exchange and in the case of CQWW
> you send your CQ zone.
>
> Many contests have what some would consider
> obsolete rules but the bottom line is you still have
> to follow them. If you knowingly break a rule then
> it should be grounds for disqualification.
>
>
> Jeff, KU8E
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