The question originally posed by Pete was not related to changing the rules of
the
contest on the Sponsor's part or requiring anything to be done differently as
far as the
'official' Contest sponsor and rules are concerned.
If the results of a 24 hour category are posted on the 3830 reflector score
submittal
page then you can electronically manipulate the data and discover all the
trends you
like since 3830 provides for listing band/Q/Mult #'s.
Pete's suggestion had to do with him offering to manage and maintain a separate
category
which would be an ADJUNCT to the normal Contest operation. He promoted it as a
vehicle
for encouraging folks to get on the air and participate while offering a
suitable
recognition for participating for what many consider to be a rather sizeable
investment
of time - especially for folks with families who find their weekend time
claimed by more
factors than just Contests.
They key is that many like to compete but their personal activites preclude a
48 hour
comittment. They woudl be a credit to the effort and add much but find it tough
to do
so. However, they would view operating a 24 hour window out of 48 hours to
represent a
serious effort - IF they are choosing to pursue the prize competitvely.
So, consider it a golden opprotunity to provide a place for folks to devote
some serious
time while providing a fertile ground for them to grow and become more active
in other
venues as well. As I noted previously, a 24 hour category (again.. run by Pete
on a
self-operated not part of the Offical contest sponsors program but under the
same rules
for scoring and the like) woudl provide a good place for many to get feet wet,
get
active, learn and grow and become more active as their skills and intersts grow.
Either we provide the places for people to come and learn or we find our
playground
becoming less and less populated.
Good idea, Pete!
Kudos!
73
Chuck K3FT
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