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WB8VLC

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2022, 12:16:25 PM »

According to official figures, over 70 percent of the Russian population still support Putin and his war in the Ukraine.  Its a question of misdirected nationalism over humility and common sense.

I'd wager that 70% of the people who voted for PUKIN and claim to support PUKIN were all named Vlad PUKIN, talk about stuffing the ballot box in ones favor.

Pukin like Lenin, like Stalin like Hitler like the rest of the dictators throughout history have enough money stashed away to ride anything out and he/they do not care about his people or anyone else so what good does a dumb ham radio sanction do for anything?
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AF5CC

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2022, 12:17:05 PM »

I am sure that Putin is ready to withdraw all of his troops because CQ magazine won't let Russian amateurs enter the CQWPX contest.
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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2022, 12:53:26 PM »

 I will bet you anything that their voting system is rigged 100 %. Who ever their government wants to win will win.
Sort of like our here but worse.
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WS7X

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2022, 12:53:38 PM »

Well I completely agree with the decision to exclude Russia, Belarus and Donbas stations from CQ contests.  Anything and everything to isolate them from the civilized world should be done in my opinion!
As for the Russian contest this weekend I will not be working them.  The dictator supporters will work them as will those who just want business as usual and who claim to just want to keep politics out of ham radio.  Well silence is just as bad as being complicit!  Claiming that hams have no impact on their government is also not true.  Just because you feel you have no impact on your own government does not mean it is true everywhere else.  Sure, they are not going to change Putin's mind.  But when enough isolation and condemnation has taken place, it will have an effect.  And just maybe it might stop the carnage and outright murder of Ukrainians and who knows.  It could be some other sovereign country real soon.  Putin is not going to stop and only force will stop him.  So nut up you cry babies and do something!  Even if you think it does absolutely nothing, stand up to the bullies and show support by not allowing business as usual while they are killing innocent Ukrainians.

My 2 cents
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AF5CC

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #34 on: March 18, 2022, 01:10:44 PM »

Just think what it must feel like to be a Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, or Afghani ham-Russia invades your country and CQ magazine did nothing!

73 John AF5CC
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KB8GAE

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2022, 01:15:42 PM »

CQ said in their statement “This is in line with a similar action taken by the Radio Society of Great Britain, following the lead of other international sports federations around the world.

The IPC, IOC, FIFA, UEFA, FIA, WAC, ITF, WBSC, IBU, ICF, FIDE, WCF, UCI, FIG, FIH, IIHL, UIPM. FIS, ISA, FINA, FIBA, and FINB will not allow Russians to participate in their sporting events covering a wide range of sports including Paralympics, Olympics, Soccer, Formula One, Tennis, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Biathlon, Canoeing, Chess, Curling, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Surfing, Skating, Skiing, Taekwondo, Triathlon, and Volleyball.

Letting Russia know they are not welcome to compete in international sports does have an effect. Radio Sport should stand with other international sports federations in excluding Russia and I support the RSGB and CQ decision.

Rich KB8GAE
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N6MST

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #36 on: March 18, 2022, 01:52:48 PM »

Oh yeah, Putin is shakin in his men's size 8 boots at the mere thought of his citizenry not being allowed to play radio. You people are ridiculous. That MSNBC kool-aid must be POTENT!

I, however, am making it a point to contact as many Russians as I can this weekend. The rest of you wanks can sit on your keys and cry all weekend, less QRM for the folks with their heads out of their butts.
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N3HFS

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #37 on: March 18, 2022, 02:06:43 PM »

I happen to believe that nations, through their leaders, have a propensity towards many unpleasant directions. The desire for influence in the world is chief among the worst of these.  A state of peace where nations freely trade their resources and assets for another nation's best products and services is about as much as we can hope for. 

Here we have a situation where nations and leaders are demonized and villianized back and forth, where the populations are being fed the official storyline lacking in any reasonable input from the other side of the issue, and where fear is put front and center on the stage for people to grab at and impulsively react. 

As hams, we ought to be a generally curious, learning, and logical crowd that tries to figure out WHY something happens, and not just take things (electrical or otherwise) for granted.  We should not be taking ANY sides by blocking off ideas, theories, or insights that might end up answering our deepest questions. 

We do not pursue our on-air activities for anyone's financial or political gain.  We should be on the air to learn about the world of science, people, and explanations.  We are being ignorant and contrary to our ideals when we artificially block off or weaken ANY means of communicating with ANYONE while adhering to the sovereign rules and laws that govern our activities.

I'll take the example of North Korea, the currently (I believe) the most sought-after DXCC entity.  For generations, this nation has been vilified and criticized for its human rights issues, yet it is still a highly sought-after contact.  The DXCC organizers have not deleted or otherwise curtailed North Korea as an entity because there is hope of change in the future - and amateur radio may yet provide an important conduit towards that change.  I would be proud to be a ham if amateur radio was to be a contributor towards eventual peace in that part of the world.

The news I posted to begin this thread was of extreme disappointment to me.  I am embarrassed that CQ has taken this stance in limiting the possibilities that communication with counterparts to a political event might be a positive thing for ham radio or the world at large.  At best, it serves as a parochial "Hooray for the home team!" message that will soon be destined for history's dustbin. 

Regardless of your feelings about any particular people you regard as "the enemy", you owe it to the world to calm down the friction and fear that wars and conflicts breed.  There is no better way for us hams to do this than via non-confrontational exchanges of goodwill through the constant exploration of electronic science.
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N6MST

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #38 on: March 18, 2022, 02:15:55 PM »

We are being ignorant and contrary to our ideals when we artificially block off or weaken ANY means of communicating with ANYONE while adhering to the sovereign rules and laws that govern our activities.

Careful, you're gonna get yourself cancelled for expressing a reasonable and well-worded opinion!

Joking aside, your comment was very well put. But I'm sure you're about to get an earful from the RUSSIA-BAD! clowns...
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K7JQ

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #39 on: March 18, 2022, 02:22:59 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.
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K3XR

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« Reply #40 on: March 18, 2022, 02:39:08 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.
Divided...YES.  Only the last 5 years...not even close.
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K7JQ

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #41 on: March 18, 2022, 03:03:44 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.

Only the last 5 years...not even close.


Respectively disagree. See, now we're divided, and I don't think it would have been quite as much 6 years ago ;).
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N6MST

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #42 on: March 18, 2022, 03:10:56 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.

Only the last 5 years...not even close.


Respectively disagree. See, now we're divided, and I don't think it would have been quite as much 6 years ago ;).

If you don't think Americans have been divided for more than 5 years you haven't been paying attention. Rodney King, the 60's, the CIVIL WAR?! Human disagreement goes back to the dawn of civilization. It ain't new.
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K7JQ

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #43 on: March 18, 2022, 03:42:48 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.

Only the last 5 years...not even close.


Respectively disagree. See, now we're divided, and I don't think it would have been quite as much 6 years ago ;).

If you don't think Americans have been divided for more than 5 years you haven't been paying attention. Rodney King, the 60's, the CIVIL WAR?! Human disagreement goes back to the dawn of civilization. It ain't new.

Of course there's always been "human disagreement". But I don't think you get the drift of the recent type and scope of the division I'm referring to. I've been around and more for all you're talking about, except the Civil War ;). And I'll leave it at that....
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N6MST

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Re: Russia, Belarus, and Donbas stations nixed from CQ contests
« Reply #44 on: March 18, 2022, 03:46:49 PM »

The comments on this thread are a prime example of how divided our Country has become. Just in the last 5 years.

Only the last 5 years...not even close.


Respectively disagree. See, now we're divided, and I don't think it would have been quite as much 6 years ago ;).

If you don't think Americans have been divided for more than 5 years you haven't been paying attention. Rodney King, the 60's, the CIVIL WAR?! Human disagreement goes back to the dawn of civilization. It ain't new.

Of course there's always been "human disagreement". But I don't think you get the drift of the recent type and scope of the division I'm referring to. I've been around and more for all you're talking about, except the Civil War ;). And I'll leave it at that....

No, I get the drift. But I am not one to pay much attention to the meandering talking points and drivelous rants of brainwashed folks. "America is so divided!" "We need to be understanding!" "You don't understand how bad it is!" blah blah blah.

Drink your kool-aid, signal your virtue, and have a great day. See ya!
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