Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)

[<martinfoltz@xxxxxxx>]

I'm commenting on this late. Many DXers will try to hear a DX test but most DXers today don't collect QSLs. So hearing a DX test is still a thrill for many without the QSL. It's  just the change in the broadcasting industry, no more requirement for a Proof of Performance test.  Most station are on 24 hours now so they have to interrupt programming for a test. Frequency checks went away too. I wasn't active in the hobby when that happened but suspect another requirement was dismissed during the deregulation of radio.

I've received email veries from a couple CEs that mentioned they moved the antenna or were working on their ground systems. I mentioned the hobby would be interested if any testing was done. The CEs seem too busy with their workload. Wish it was easier to schedule DX tests.

Don't kill DX Tests but I can't see them being a big part of the hobby anymore. 

Martin Foltz

> Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2017 15:34:26 -0600
> From: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Patrick Martin <mwdxer1@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Rick Dau <drummer1965us@xxxxxxxxxxx>,	"National Radio Club NRC
> 	am@nrcdxas_org" <am@xxxxxxxxxxx>,	"IRCA Radio List -
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on
> 	Synchronous AM Boosters)
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> Patrick,
> 
> Always good to hear your sage input with these types of discussions, my friend. 
> 
> These concerns were raised almost a decade ago when we first started the process. Our response then was simple?if the station owner, chief engineer, or other person of authority authorizes the CPC Chairman to act as their ?QSL Manager? then those QSL?s carry the full weight and authority of the station. 
> 
> As you point out, this process is common in amateur radio circles. And several DX?ers have acted as QSL Managers for individual stations for years. 
> 
> Given that the CPC Chairman often is a more reliable judge of valid reception than even a Chief Engineer might be (given their knowledge of distant reception) then I personally find these types of QSL?s to be very valid. 
> 
> As other have expressed. Ultimately, someone who cheats at a hobby activity, with no reward other than recognition of peers, then they cheat only themselves. 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
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> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 
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