I suggest that people submit logs because: o It is easy to do o There is a reward for doing so If someone doesn't submit a log, it's because one (or both) of those is not true in their case. I've bee
Wasn't the original focus, of this entire thread - the assertion that participation is dropping, based on reduced numbers of logs submitted? If participation = logs submitted, then we're dropping. If
I know for a fact that N7NG and N1ND have looked at numbers of participants for the SS and DX contests, because they asked me to supply them. I also believe they are now getting numbers like that for
I agree, Tree. The problem, unique to VHF+, is Rovers. I work +/- 200 Rover QSOs, with perhaps 6 callsigns. Lots of QSOs, not a lot of unique stations. Using both metrics, unique calls AND number of
Well - I think we are doing paralysis by analysis. The ways to increase activity aren't in dispute. We can all do more to help. The metrics can best be used to help us see if it is working. More acti
I agree. TMI. Increasing activity, though - instead of focusing on how broke VHF+ contests are - can we all shift gears to how can we promote activity? Like, a list of things each of us can try to do
There are three issues that this thread has engendered: o There is a perception that participation is on the decline o We are experiencing a decline in log submissions over the past decade o It is e