[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation

[David Gilbert]

The signal report in most contests is a historical artifact.  It isn't 
even checked as part of the log checking process (which is why everyone 
uses "599") but contest sponsors are reluctant to drop it from the 
exchange anyway, presumably for legacy reasons such as possible effect 
on QSO rate ... i.e., impact on current scores relative to past 
records.   In addition, many contesters prefer that it be retained as 
well because in situations of high QRN or QRM it can act as a preface or 
"warning" in rhythm that the important part of the exchange is coming next.

By the way, why is it a "problem" that people in a contest don't want to 
stop and chat?  That's like saying you don't understand why a 
participant in a 10K foot race doesn't stop and chat with bystanders 
along the route.   Silly.

Dave   AB7E



On 2/19/2012 2:08 PM, Ken wrote:
> On Feb 19, 2012, at 3:46 PM, kevinr wrote:
>
>> The biggest problem is they don't want to chat about anything.  5NN and
>> they are gone.
>
> What's the purpose of exchanging a signal report if they are always 599 even if they can barely copy you?  ;-)
>
> Oh, never mind....
>
> Ken WA8JXM