I'd like to suggest that state QSO parties are an excellent place for beginning
contesters and many do cover 160 into the UHF realm.
NAQP is another fun contest for beginners and old timers alike, and does come
in three flavors.
Something on the scale suggested sounds like an organizational nightmare, not
to mention finding an open weekend, much less three, to run such an event.
73,
Julius
Julius Fazekas
N2WN
Tennessee Contest Group
http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html
http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en
Tennessee QSO Party
http://www.tnqp.org/
Elecraft K2/100 #4455
Elecraft K3/100 #366
Elecraft K3/100 #1875
--- On Wed, 12/16/09, John <shore1@xplornet.com> wrote:
> From: John <shore1@xplornet.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> To: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier@hotmail.com>, cq-contest@contesting.com
> Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3:13 AM
> I agree with Scott here, I too think
> a basic entry level contest would be a great way to get
> folks more involved and would be a wonderful place to get
> begginers involved with a slow but radual start in the world
> of contesting, and to add to that, BUT.....I think everyone
> should get involved .... give the newbie a chance to work
> thier skills up on us well travelled and well worked
> EXPERTS...hihi...... This is also a great opportunity to get
> some of the new folks involved not only here but in other
> countries.....and yes.... right up to 70cm would be
> great....
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> best dx and 73
> de John
> VE7JZ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Currier
> To: shore1@xplornet.com
> ; cq-contest@contesting.com
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:58 PM
> Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice
> Roundup?
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> I think that an international entry level contest is
> a good idea.
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> I favor different categories as opposed to power
> limits because some new people do use more than 100w.
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> indoor antennas.
> tribander-wires
> wires only
> mobile
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> I'd also suggest doing the contest three times.
> Digital, cw, and SSB.
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> In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I suggest
> running the contest up to 70cm.
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> If someone new to contesting want to get on 2FM
> simplex and call CQ contest, fine, let him make some
> contacts and get some points. Maybe it will be a good start
> for him/her.
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> I'd also suggest scoring based on geographical areas
> and categories and not put too much emphasis on top
> worldwide scores since it's difficult to compare scores from
> different areas.
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> 73 and thank you for your input.
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> Scott Currier KT1B
> Haverhill, MA
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> > From: shore1@xplornet.com
> > To: scott_currier@hotmail.com;
> cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for
> Novice Roundup?
> > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:23:19 -0800
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> > How about a simple entry level 100w only,
> tech/general and new comers
> > contest.... in all countries not jus the US and
> Canada..... something that
> > has bite... a small award as well like a small
> plaque or framed
> > certificate..... hmmmmm
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier@hotmail.com>
> > To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:35 PM
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice
> Roundup?
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> > > Does anyone feel the need for an entry
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> > > lost Novice Roundup?
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> > > Something geared to Generals and Techs.
> Maybe covering 160m through 70cm.
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> > > International in scope but designed to
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> > > The idea being to get the newbies on and
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> > > 73 and good contesting.
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> > > Scott Currier KT1B
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