I agree with the sentiment that exceptions for a particular zone to level
the playing field is not in the best interest of contesting. However, I
believe there is a rule change that could be in the interest of Asian zones
and that would not affect any of the rest of the world:
- Count JA to rest of Asia Qs as 3 points. Why? Asia is just too
big to be considered the same as Europe or North America with the 2 point in
continent Qs. This one thing would help the rest of Asia stay in the chair
and not affect the rest of us, at least I don't believe anyway but the
Oceania crowd would need to chime in.
Also, I believe that the contesting clubs should consider sponsoring more
zone plaques to help motivate the zones that are harder to get large
sustained rates from. This would help us all.
I have contested more than once from zone 28 and zone 24. I know full well
the "why is everyone's antennas pointing away from me feeling" that happens
from there. As DX, it is heavenly. As a contest mult, its not quite the
same.its fun when its fun and its sloooooow when its slow. I believe the 2
proposals above would help.
Ed N1UR
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