I concur. This contest needs a Low power and QRP categories. As it
is 100 watts to a vertical or dipole is in direct competition to a KW
with a 100 ft tower with a 7 element yagi. I would also be nice to
gave club competitions.
73
wo4o@juno.com wrote:
>
> What rules need to be changed?
>
> Add LOW POWER category.
> Add QRP category.
> Add Club/Team Competition.
>
> Why do the rules need to be changed?
>
> To increase participation. By adding new competition categories there
> will be added value to the contest. More participants will increase
> activity to compete for awards.
>
> One example: Did anybody notice the larger than normal number of HQ
> stations S&Ping due to low activity when they would normally be CQing to
> keep the rate up? Does anybody believe that the low activity is solely a
> result of poor propagation?
>
> How will this rule change affect the costs to administrate the contest?
>
> Costs will increase.
>
> How can added costs be offset?
>
> As administrator for the contest, the ARRL can sell memorabilia, such as
> pins, coffee mugs, t-shirts, etc. More competition categories = more
> participants = more "buyers" (of memorabilia) = more money!
>
> Conclusion?
>
> Arguing that added costs to add competition categories is prohibitive is
> not valid when there is a viable solution.
>
> Once we identify the decision makers for rule changes and the policy and
> procedure for presenting a formal proposal, it is my intent to announce a
> more developed and detailed plan-of-action to effect these changes.
>
> 73 Ric Wo4o
>
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