> From Zone 33 to work into EU on 160M it is akin to shooting ducks in a barrel
> - from VK and ZL to work EU on 160 it is an achievement -even with large
> beverages low noise and big verticals it is hard work.
Trent,
Just wanted to make sure you understand that a station in zone 33 could work
25,000 Europeans on 160 in a contest and that would make absolutely no
difference in a VK or ZL's chance to qualify for WRTC. VK and ZL do not
compete with zone 33 stations for qualifying. They only compete against other
stations in their selection area.
73... Stan, K5GO
> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:21 PM, Trent Sampson <vk4ts@outlook.com> wrote:
>
> What are we trying to achieve with WRTC?
>
> Not 2022 but the future.
>
> If it is a contester get together with a feel-good outcome, then we just need
> a hotel with a bar.
>
> If we want to make it a challenge for the best of the best from all over the
> globe, then we need criteria that will achieve same.
>
> From Zone 33 to work into EU on 160M it is akin to shooting ducks in a barrel
> - from VK and ZL to work EU on 160 it is an achievement -even with large
> beverages low noise and big verticals it is hard work.
>
> Do we need to follow the IARU model, noting it is the IARU Contest it is
> based on and determine a selection criterion based on the IARU member
> societies and allow qualification nomination to come from the societies?
>
> What benefit is there of allowing Youth contesters? It makes us feel good -
> but frankly what is the point of allowing a soft goal to youth? What is the
> point of Wild Cards?
>
> The Olympics has a separate competition for Youth - maybe we could follow in
> 2026 or even a separate competition for the disabled.
>
> It needs to start now so that the criteria is well established before the end
> of the 2022 event but change does need to happen.
>
> Will be interested in the feedback
>
> 73
>
> Trent VK4TS
>
>
>
>
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