You can join in on the 10 GHZ+ contest, where you can do exactly that as
long as you move at least 10 miles each time! I did that by going down
the west side of Lake Michigan last time. It was a blast.
For the other contests, there would obviously be lots of bugs to be worked
out with a distance-based scoring scheme.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sat, 21 Jun 2008, k4gun@comcast.net wrote:
> Here's another thought. If we go to 6 digit grids, I'll just stay in FM08
> and slowly work my way down Skyline Drive. I only have to drive to the next
> sub-grid to start all over again. I'll never have to leave FM08. Just think
> how much gas I'll save and still rack up a huge score! How great for me.
> Sure it defeats the purpose of roving in the first place, but I'll get great
> distance contacts the whole time and that seems to be all that anybody is
> interested in for this discussion.
>
> K4GUN/R
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Zack Widup <w9sz@prairienet.org>
>
>>
>> I like the idea of a CWAC (contest within a contest) too. The only problem
>> I foresee is getting a 6-character grid from some people. There are
>> non-contesters who get on to give out a few points or get their feet wet
>> and sometimes I have had a hard time just getting their 4-character grids
>> out of them.
>>
>> For the CWAC, I feel the QSO point multipliers should favor the higher
>> frequencies, especially since 6 meters is likely to produce distances that
>> far surpass 10 GHz or even 144 MHz.
>>
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>>
>> On Sat, 21 Jun 2008, Ron Hooper wrote:
>>
>>> Instead of inventing the wheel again we need to see how the VHF contest are
>>> administered in Europe using distance. I am sure a little research to find
>>> the right person to act as a consultant would clear up a lot of questions.
>>>
>>> With some effort, the September contest could be operated just like we do
>>> now but have volunteers to use distance scoring to see how it would work. I
>>> believe we need to see what software programs are available in Europe and if
>>> the program could also be used to create the required ARRL format. This is
>>> one way to get things rolling and not require the ARRL to change the rules.
>>> Working the contest would be transparent to those we work not using distance
>>> scoring.
>>>
>>> I have used TR contest logging software in the Stew Perry 160 meter
>>> challenge. The program works exactly like we have discussed. Yes, you get
>>> credit for working someone in your own grid. The program uses a 4 digit
>>> exchange just like we have now. I currently have my software set up for 6
>>> digits even though I only need 4. If I need to work K4XR in EM64 from EM84,
>>> I usually work him on a lower frequency first and turn the antenna toward
>>> his grid as many would do. Now the program tells me the exact heading when
>>> he is logged even if he does not give but 4 digits. I have preprogrammed the
>>> 6 digit heading to K4XR from previous contacts. I don't have to fuss with
>>> getting him to give me some chat on 432 to sharpen the antenna. On 432 and
>>> up this saves me a bunch of time. I really don't need a call sign to find
>>> out a heading, I can just type in the 4 or 6 digit grid and the program
>>> gives me the heading from my location. So if I hear a station In BK29 and
>>> don't know exactly where to point my antenna, I type in the grid and the
>>> heading pops up. I assume the 4 digit number is calculated to the center of
>>> each grid which is close enough on the lower VHF frequencies.
>>>
>>> Ron W4WA
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