As we noticed in recent times it has lids increased around dxpeditions. <snip>
Thank you, Skipper, I did notice. I listened to the recording you posted. I did not like it. I do not like the central tenet of the presentation, which was that dxpeditions are desirable, normal and worth preserving. I don't think they are.
They are artificial. Life is too short for DX chasing, IOTA chasing ....
Life is a gamble. It comes with no guarantees. We live it one day at a time. Why not take operating radio the same way? Turn on the rig, listen to the bands, take your chances with the ionosphere. Some days you get a nice surprise, most days you do not. That's life.
The world has some hams suffering from the Screaming Mimi syndrome. They buy a basic station, erect a modest antenna and consult the
Oracle internet. Suitably armed with everything but realistic expectations they then lose it when easy success eludes them. Frustrated and disappointed, devoid of self control, they behave badly on air rather like children having tantrums. Ever tried reasoning with a child in tantrum?
The world would not end if there was never again a Dxpedition. Honestly. Nobody would die, the oceans wouldn't boil, stars would not fall from the sky. But genuine, unplanned, unexpected long distance contacts would be treasured much,much more.
They might even have some meaningful content.
Vic /Old Grouch, QRP nobody, Ship's Cat
