[Hallicrafters] RE:Contests/kCertificates/Lunacy

[Kb3epj at aol.com]

Goodmorning All,
Tried to check into the 40 meter net yesterday, but it was hopeless due to 
the Pa. qsl party.
Again, while on other occupied frequencies, we had more than several 
contestors come right ON frequency with a cq call.  Many stations were just a couple 
of kc's away.

I have had good response from the ARRL on issues of CCRs, and such, but they 
never responded to several concerns I expressed on the unprofessional 
operations of what I feel is the majority of contestors enrolled in one of their 
sanctioned events.
Not a word, or response!  

That is why I did not renew my membership in their organization.
Just alittle communication, and concern would have possibly made me a 
didicated member.
Not now, if there is a ARRL sanctioned event, you almost have to forget about 
any type of intelligent radio communications for that day or weekend, a real 
shame.
We all could enjoy the frequencies if alittle professional courtesy would be 
expressed by all.  And that does include contests or just plain rag chewing.

Sorry for the tirade, but that's my opinion.

Will try the 20 meter net today, and will keep my fingers crossed.

73 All,
Rick/KB3EPJ
"Boatanchor Cove"


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