With spare time being at an all time premium and our ages continuing to
climb the 24 hour option could take over and leave very little left
after 30 or 36 hours when most everyone will have used up their time.
There should have been an assisted category.
Mike W0MU
On 10/23/2013 10:55 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
As a long time (and vocal) proponent of a 24 hour category, I really
don't have a problem with the restrictions. It was never intended to
appeal to "hard core" contesters, who are much more likely to push for
more hours, and I would place most SO2R players in that hard core
category. It was intended to encourage hams who knew they would never
place high in a 48 hour category (remember those 90% who operate less
than 24 hours?) to make a serious effort ... and going up against SO2R
stations hardly does that.
In addition, one of the appeals to me of a 24 hour category was the
additional emphasis on strategy that it would bring. The choice of
operating times and bands presumably will have even greater leverage,
and relying on spotting assistance to help make those decisions
defeats that. The emphasis now is on operators having to make their
own choices instead of band maps doing it for them.
So I'm fine with the rules as they are now and I hope they don't change.
73,
Dave AB7E
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
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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
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