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Speak Out: Phone Sprints - are they worth it?

Few would argue that phone (as opposed to CW) contests in general cause more unrest with non- and anti-contesters due to the relative crowding of the phone bands. The Sprints, with their unique QSY rule are even more disruptive. Would we better off without them?

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NF6D on 2004-02-23
My loging software is suppost to hold 99,999 records and jumping into the contests is a great way to find out if thats true. There will always be those who just do not like to see others have some fun.

KB9UWU on 2004-02-23
I am NO seasoned contesting vet.. and I do not know the entire argument, so my opinion is only based off of the true FUN I have had in that contest. I have only done the SSB sprint twice, but it was the most action packed 4 hours of my ham radio experience. SOooooooooo I would say keep it! IT'S FUN!

Anonymous on 2004-02-20
N4GG has, so far, been the most to-the-point of us all.

Anonymous on 2004-02-19
i love them..

N4GG on 2004-02-17

Anonymous on 2004-02-16
I agree with VE4XT...keep 'em. The SSB NAQP and Sprint are two more contests for guys to be introduced to contesting. More and more guys are coming into the hobby barely knowing CW. They sure as heck won't be introduced to contesting in a CW Sprint at 35 WPM. The CW and SSB Sprints are both important.

VE4XT on 2004-02-14
If you listen to the bands during non-contest periods, you quickly realize that the only time they come even close to realizing their potential is when a contest is on.

So any contest is a good contest.

73, kelly
ve4xt

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