>
> From: <ku8e@bellsouth.net>
> Date: 2005/02/07 Mon AM 10:02:51 EST
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> CC: secc@contesting.com
> Subject: [SECC] CW Sprint vs RTTY Contest QRM
>
>
> I couldn't help but notice there is another RTTY contest - CQ WW RTTY WPX
> Contest (0000Z, Feb 12 to 2400Z, Feb 13 ) scheduled next weekend. The NA CW
> Sprint, which is a very popular contest in
> the USA is scheduled 0000-0400z on Saturday night. How about you RTTY guys
> cutting us some slack and don't call CQ low in the band on 40 meters during
> the 4 hours the Sprint is going on. The NAQP CW contest back in January
> conflicted with another RTTY contest and the RTTY QRM made the band almost
> useless.
>
> I understand that recently RTTY has become a popular mode , but the NA
> Sprints have been around
> for almost 30 years on this exact weekend. The sponsors of all the new RTTY
> contests should take this into consideration when picking a date for their
> contest. Thanks for your consideration...
>
>
> Jeff KU8E
>
>
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