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Re: [CQ-Contest] Past Prediction of the Future of Contesting.

To: Jeff Clarke <ku8e@ku8e.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Past Prediction of the Future of Contesting.
From: Bill Coleman <aa4lr@arrl.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:22:25 -0400
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> On Aug 22, 2021, at 6:23 PM, Jeff Clarke <ku8e@ku8e.com> wrote:
> 
> Unfortunately the Single-Op rule changes in CQ WPX has taken away the option 
> to choose the way you want to operate. Pretty much you have to operate 
> assisted if you want to have a competitive score.

How do you figure, Jeff? 

WPX is basically a rate contest. There’s a virtually endless supply of 
multipliers. If you work enough contacts, the multipliers will come. There’s no 
need to hunt for multipliers. 

Being assisted might actually slow you down and reduce your score.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
            -- Wilbur Wright, 1901

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