No, Field Day is not a contest. How do we know it isn't a contest? Because
QST prints the line scores for it.
73s JOhn AA5JG
--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Steve Lott <lottsphoto@gmail.com> wrote:
> From: Steve Lott <lottsphoto@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> To: "John" <shore1@xplornet.com>
> Cc: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier@hotmail.com>, cq-contest@contesting.com
> Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:53 AM
> Gentlemen
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> we already have such a contest
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> it's called ARRL Field Day
>
> cheers !
> steve
> kg5vk
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> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:13 AM, John <shore1@xplornet.com>
> wrote:
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> > 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....
> >
> > best dx and 73
> > de John
> > VE7JZ
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Scott Currier
> > To: shore1@xplornet.com
> ; cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:58 PM
> > Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice
> Roundup?
> >
> >
> > I think that an international entry level
> contest is a good idea.
> >
> > I favor different categories as opposed to power
> limits because some new
> > people do use more than 100w.
> >
> > Other categories could include but not be
> limited to...
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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.
> >
> > In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I
> suggest running the contest up
> > to 70cm.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > > 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
> level contest to replace the
> > long
> > > > lost Novice Roundup?
> > > >
> > > > Something geared to Generals and
> Techs. Maybe covering 160m through
> > 70cm.
> > > >
> > > > International in scope but designed to
> allow anyone with a station a
> > > > chance to compete?
> > > >
> > > > The idea being to get the newbies on
> and into contesting?
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> > > > 73 and good contesting.
> > > >
> > > > Scott Currier KT1B
> > > > Haverhill, MA
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