[LCC] Fwd: [CTDXCC] The "sport" of Ham Radio - SI Vault Article June 30, 1958

[Mark, K5ER]

I absolutely agree with Allen. This story is definitely worth the read. 
Don't want to spoil the outcome, but he mentions one of the largest 
stations in the US, with top notch operators, made about 600 contacts in a 
DX contest. My, how times have changed.

Enjoy!
Mark, K5ER


Forwarded from the Central Texas DX and Contest Club's reflector:
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>This is an absolutely wonderful article on the "sport" of ham radio 
>(contesting), written 55 years ago from the "SI Vault" (Sports 
>Illustrated). I have rarely read a better description of ham radio 
>operation, such that even non-hams can easily understand our "passion" for 
>the hobby, and I urge you to read it all the way through. Non-contesters 
>might even get an idea of why we contesters love it so much.  I got 
>excited just reading the article!
>
>Please cross-post this to other reflectors and include links in your local 
>club newsletters.
>
>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1002473/index.htm
>
>
>Allen Brier N5XZ