In a message dated 11/7/05 12:49:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I was > really put off this weekend by the sweepstakes. > "Noise" from one side of the band to the other...not a > ragchew to be found. That "noise" is the glorious sound of hundreds of hams using Morse Code. I never found the bands to be completely full. > > > Is this really the kind of stuff that helps the hobby? Yes! Look at the features and performance of today's rigs vs. those of 20-30 years ago. Many of the things we take for granted are there because contesters and DXers wanted them, developed them and paid for them. They first appeared in the expensive rigs and worked their way down to the low-priced stuff. And for many of us, contesting is a way to develop and improve operating skills and have fun at the same time. 73 de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
