over the years it has been easier (?) to work contesting stations as the
"rate" went up, thus making each indivaidual contact receive less value
(when is the last time you ran from the basement (attic) yelling at your
mom (dad) that you worked Hawaii?
you could look at contesting over the years like it is an Oak tree, thats
gets bigger and bigger - then dies.
mike w7dra
On Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:38:52 -0400 Jeff Clarke <ku8e@bellsouth.net>
writes:
> Agree 100% with AB7E's observations. Unfortunately I think someday
> amateur radio contesting will go the same route as the horse and
> buggy. Those other hams who loathe us contesters will finally get
> what they want.
>
> Today's kids have such a short attention span. Plus they have the
> need for immediate gratification. Do you seriously think they would
> want to sit in front of a radio a whole weekend doing the repetitive
> tasks we all do during a contest?
>
> Hopefully someone has an answer because I don't.
>
> Jeff
>
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