The other thing that's concerning was the Age of those that were playing in theĬontest. If near-robotic QSO's is the way of the future for Ham Radio, I may be lookingįor a new hobby, which is a shame really, as I just bought a new contesting rig. I switched over to FT8 and there was plenty to be had from a multitude of I threw in the towel for the evening around midnight (or a bit after) as it just wasn't I suppose for those on the Easy-Coast, working EU was a goodīit of fun as there seemed to be many EU stations spotted, but I certainly didn't hear

I worked one ZL, and didn't even see a VK, JA, or YB spotted, though it There may have been one or two here and there, but, they were scarceįor sure. I tuned into the JARTS RTTY contest this evening,Īnd was shocked at the lack of participants. I've not played in any major contests in at least four or five years. On Behalf Of Greg Beam, KI7MT Sent: 16 October 2021 07:44 To: Subject: Is RTTY Contesting Dead? If that's the case, how many brain cells will be left to put toward the 'non-robotic' side of the hobby? 73's Greg, KI7MT One could argue that it's Friday Night and all the youngsters are out killing brain cells in the pub.

I'm no spring chicken, but, when 95% plus of those you work are over 70, that should concernt people for the future, not only of RTTY, but the hobby as a whole. Of the 200 or so Q's I did manage to work, only four were younger than I am. The exchange for JARTS is the standard 599 + Age. The other thing that's concerning was the Age of those that were playing in the contest. If near-robotic QSO's is the way of the future for Ham Radio, I may be looking for a new hobby, which is a shame really, as I just bought a new contesting rig. I switched over to FT8 and there was plenty to be had from a multitude of regions.

I threw in the towel for the evening around midnight (or a bit after) as it just wasn't worth it. I suppose for those on the Easy-Coast, working EU was a good bit of fun as there seemed to be many EU stations spotted, but I certainly didn't hear many 6's and 7's working them. I worked one ZL, and didn't even see a VK, JA, or YB spotted, though it was a bit early for them. There may have been one or two here and there, but, they were scarce for sure. I tuned into the JARTS RTTY contest this evening, and was shocked at the lack of participants. Hello All, I've not played in any major contests in at least four or five years.

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