[Fists] A Proposal for Next Field Day

[James Kimball]

I agree with Hans in concept....one needs to be
challenged and extend one's skills to improve. I
believe FISTS should implement an alternate frequency
on each band (as exists at 7.058 and 7.028 on 40
meters)thus allowing for a "Novice class" area for
comfort of speed and competency. The FISTS motto
promotes PROFICIENCY. Dan's (KB6NU)idea also has great
merit and should allow the opportunity to encourage
more activity on CW.  CU on CW...73, Jim/K9JXW
--- K0HB  <k-zero-hb at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Dan KB6NU <kb6nu at w8pgw.org>
> 
> > We can even congregate around the Fists
> frequencies so that 
> > the GOCW stations can work one another without
> having to
> > deal with the contest twits who are rude to slower
> operators.
> 
> Actually, I'd like to see us de-emphasize the
> so-called "Fists
> frequencies".  They have become almost an new-age
> embodiment of everything
> that was wrong with the old Novice slow code
> ghettos.  The goal of Fists
> should NOT be to perpetuate slower operators, but to
> encourage growth in
> our skill levels.  You don't get skilled hanging
> around in enclaves with
> other slower operators.  You get skilled by
> stretching yourself outside
> your comfort zone.
> 
> 73, de Hans, K0HB
> Master Chief Radioman, US Navy
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