Re: [CQ-Contest] WW Committee feared that some of the non-assisted hotshots would take the opportunity to drop down to the 24-hour category for the sake of an easy

[Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w@verizon.net>]

I cant blame the Committee.  This week I have a campout outing.  
Potentially I could have switched to the 24 hour category and probably 
have done rather well.
73 Rich NN3W

On 10/22/2013 7:04 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:
> It's an interesting addition. Since it's an overlay, can ops do 24 hours
> under the "classic" rules and then continue on SO2R and/or Assisted for the
> remainder of a "modern" entry?
>
> /Rick
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr@contesting.com>wrote:
>
> > Bravo, Steve!
> >
> > I would just add one point.  I've been told that the 1 radio no spotting
> > caveats were added because some folks on the CQ Committee were concerned
> > that non-assisted hot-shots would drop down to the 24-hour overlay unless
> > these things were outlawed.  I frankly doubt this, particularly with
> > respect to the assisted/non-assisted angle.  However, instead of sitting on
> > the sidelines, it is important that supporters of the 24-hour category
> > enter it this year, so that we can credibly make the argument for loosening
> > that restriction next time.
> >
> > To encourage participation, I have funded a Classic overlay/World top
> > score plaque for 2013.  It doesn't show up on the web site yet, but it *is*
> > funded, and I'm sure they'll fix that before the contest.  This is your
> > chance for some nice hardwood.
> >
> > 73, Pete N4ZR
> > Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
> > http://reversebeacon.net,
> > blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
> > For spots, please go to your favorite
> > ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
> >
> > On 10/22/2013 9:26 AM, Steve London wrote:
> >
> > > And a special reminder....
> > >
> > > There is a new overlay entry category - CLASSIC
> > >
> > > The principle features are:
> > >
> > > - 24 hours
> > > - 1 radio
> > > - No DX spotting
> > >
> > > See the rules for more details.
> > >
> > > Many CQ-Contest readers have been asking for this category. Hope you will
> > > be taking advantage of it.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Steve, N2IC
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/22/2013 05:20 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> > >
> > > > CQ WW SSB is less than 4 days away!  Let's all hope conditions continue
> > > > to
> > > > be as good as they have been recently.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Reminder that the rules have changed for 2013.  Please take a moment to
> > > > read
> > > > over them at http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I am receiving many questions.  Take some time and read through the
> > > > Frequently Asked Questions at 
> > > > http://www.cqww.com/rules_faq.**htm<http://www.cqww.com/rules_faq.htm>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The FAQ page provides some additional explanation of the rules and
> > > > clarifications that explain how the CQWW Contest Committee will judge the
> > > > logs.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Good luck to everyone in the contest!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Randy Thompson, K5ZD
> > > > Director - CQ WW DX Contest
> > > >
> > > > email: k5zd@cqww.com
> > > > web:<http://www.cqww.com/> www.cqww.com
> > > >
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