Contesting World Record(s) holder Alex, 4L5A/D4B, supportively wrote:
> I agree with you
> I think if CQ WW and ARRL contest will have category lets say 40 hours or
> 38 hours additionally to 48 I think that might be quite popular category and
> many contesters will parcipicate in that one
> Not so many people can stay 48 hours in the contest and with that reason
> they are think that contesting if not for them
> My respect to N6TJ,N6AA and other friends who can stay on the air 48 hours
> running and running pileup but we still have lot of people who can stay lets
> say 44 hours and make big big results
> They are cant stay longer because age
> Lets dont put them away of the contesting and support them
> I think competation in that category can be more seriouse then Single
> Banders or TB or anything else
> 73 Al 4L5A/D4B
Thank you for your supportive comments, Alex, especially as one who does 48
hours in many contests and wins #1 positions!
It is obvious that you understand how such a less-hour duration category
(for those interested) can actually benefit ALL participants (including the
48 hour folks). As you say, this will eliminate some single-band efforts
in favor of All Band participation(s), which means more QSOs on all bands
for all. This is not rocket-science here, it is a reasoned evaluation of
reality.
Instead of putting in a lesser number of hours "half-heartdly", those who
can't or won't do a full-fledged 48 hour effort anymore (for health or
other reasons), would, I believe, jump back in with both feet for more
hours in a serious competitive commitment to a 36 or 40 hour Maximum QRV
category out of 48. It is clearly a "win-win" situation for all, and gives
more "older" contesters an opportunity to still win (somthing) at a
different level of participation they feel comfortable with (or are limited
to) competing in.
Competition is a good thing. The proverbial "playing field" will never be
equalized as some would like to see, but in this situation of a lesser
duration time-on-air category, I think it's really a no-brainer.
Why some vehemently oppose this proposal dumbfounds me, because there are
absolutely no logical reasons.
Tnx again, 73 & CU in the Contests, OM!
73 & DSW...
Rick, K6VVA
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