Yes, Gary. You are mostly right. The East Coast does enjoy a tremendous
advantage in DX contests.
However, for those who think op skill and hardware are not also a factor,
you are welcome to come visit New England for a contest and attempt to prove
it.
Randy, K5ZD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Gary K9GS
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 04:13 AM
> To: CQ-Contest Post
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] DX Sprint is a good idea
><snip>
>
> I just wish for once that the East coast would acknowledge that they have
> such a geographically superior advantage in DX contests. It's not the
> station hardware, it's not operating skill, it's location, location,
> location.
>
>
> 73,
> Gary
>
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