This is also rationalization. The ability to provide disaster communications entails many skills. Good contesting is virtually meaningless to that skill set.
Rud Merriam K5RUD ARES AEC Montgomery County, TX http://TheHamNetwork.net -----Original Message----- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:26 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: PSK63 activity! However, if there is any practical reason for contesting other than vanity and ego, it would be learning to become better operators. In doing this, we make the best use of spectrum in preparation for serving others as a partial payment for the spectrum that was awarded to us for doing this public service when called upon to do so.
