[Elecraft] EQ Party or Contest?

[Pat n8vw]

On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 07:07:18PM -0700, Rod N0RC wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> Points per QSO per Power Class; Logger Programs; Config files for Log
> programs; Telnet spotting clusters.... This is getting to sound more and
> more like a highly competitive CONTEST. When I heard "...PARTY", I
> figured an informal gathering of Elecraft enthusiasts, on par with
> events like "To the Field" contests ala NorCal, or sprints like those
> held monthly by ARS.
>

1. Points,  think of these has party gifts.
2. Power Classes, think of this has your ability to get a word in edge wise
3. Logger Programs, think of this has the place to put the phone number of
the cute girl.
4. Telnet, think of this as telling your friends to come and have some fun
too.



 
> I plan (planned) a few fun hours here and there, cruising along at a
> comfortable CW speed, logging with pencil and paper...am I (was I)
> fooling myself? Any other "Party Animals"?
> 

Same here at least during the daytime. 
I'm dad for the day to my 2 young ones while mom is at work.  


> I have one goal for EQP, work 100 Elecraft rigs: K2's, K1's or
> combination of both. I'm also hoping to  "Work Most States and Canadian
> Provinces", but I'll take what I get from my casual relaxed approach.
> 

Then you have your goal so why complain?


> BTW: If you hear me and my code is too fast, send your call, I'll slow
> down the exchange to accommodate you.
> 

Ditto...

73 have fun

Pat N8VW (very weird)