[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation

[dave]

What I don't understand is why anyone would be upset at the standard 
'5NN' signal report.

Last time I checked the bands, signal strength varied. I know this 
weekend I had to wait for a few stations to come up out of the noise. 
A guy who is an honest 599 right now was an honest 539, or maybe even 
an honest 519, a few minutes ago. So which of these is the supposedly 
'honest' report? The one that really tells you what you sound like? 
The one that lets you know how your setup is working? Given the 
variability that occurs, 5NN is as honest and complete and informative 
as any of the others. Everyone would rather hear 599 than 519 so why 
not use that one?

Given the variability, I think contesters should use 'EEN', or 559, 
since that is the approximate middle of the range. And it would be a 
tad quicker.

What I find amusing is the rag chewer who gives the other guy a 599, 
or begins his over with 'r r r', then asks for fills.


73 de dave
ab9ca/4





On 2/20/12 6:50 AM, John Ragle wrote:
> Since when do pre-programmed memory buttons and logging software
> constitute "crisp operating practices?"
>
> In the case of actual public service, observing net protocol and careful
> listening/transmitting are the important factors, along with
> properly-prepared emergency hardware.
>
> I am not opposed to contests per se, but when the calendar is completely
> dominated by this kind of activity, I think it is "out of control," as
> N5GE observes.
>
> It is a pity that the Elecraft CW net had to be cancelled because QRM
> from contests would have overwhelmed it.
>
> John Ragle -- W1ZI
>
> /=====/
>
> On 2/20/2012 3:08 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
>> <snip>...I'd offer the opinion that crisp operating
>> practices learned in contesting beat casual roundtable chats with
>> friends hands down...<end snip>
>>
>> Dave   AB7E
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2/20/2012 12:25 AM, John Ragle wrote:
>>> Prompted by some of the comments about contests and complaints under
>>> this topic, I second this sentiment with a vengeance. As I have written
>>> to the reflector before, I think these do not go very far toward
>>> justifying the spectrum space that we have been given by the public, and
>>> they mean that I simply have to shut down my HF operations when there is
>>> a big contest weekend. (Fortunately, the VHF/UHF contests are more
>>> neighborly.)
>>>
>>> John Ragle -- W1ZI
>>>
>>> /=====/
>>>
>>> On 2/20/2012 1:34 AM, n5ge at n5ge.com wrote:
>>>> As far as contests are concerned, I believe they are out of control,
>>>> but that's
>>>> MY opinion...