On Mon, Jan 23, 2006 at 04:53:08PM -0500, VE3DZ wrote:
> What's the point of that "real RST and serial number" discussion if the LOG
> checking is not being done at all?
>
> IMHO if it's a contest - let's get proper LOG checking and judgment.
> If it's just for fun - please don't call it a "contest", call it something
> else, for instance "a QSO party". Get on the air and have some fun.
In North America, "QSO Party" is synonymous with "contest". Many contests
with "QSO Party" in their name are taked very seriously by their competitors.
Examples include the ARRL June VHF QSO Party, the NCJ North American
QSO Party, and the California QSO Party, all of which are serious contests.
> 73 Yuri VE3DZ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard L. King" <k5na@texas.net>
> To: <topband@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 3:49 PM
> Subject: Topband: CQWW 160M Contest Serial Numbers
>
>
> > This is the CQWW 160M Contest, not the ARRL Sweepstakes.
> >
> > The CQWW contests (both 160M and HF) are not generally exchange
> > orientated, because they are callsign orientated. All you need for DX
> > QSOs is the callsign to fill in the exchange.
> >
> > Yes, years ago the CQWW 160M Contest had you send a serial number.
> > But they stopped that because it made 50% (my estimated number, not
> > based on fact) of the QSOs too hard to make. Here are the considerations:
> >
> > Sending serial numbers = More accuracy for the exchange and more
> > solid QSOs. But a slower pace and more repeats. Also, likely more
> > copying errors in logs received making more bad QSOs and score reductions.
> >
> > Not sending serial numbers = Easier QSOs, higher QSO rates, bigger
> > scores, more excitement, more activity, and likely to attract more
> > casual contesters and DXers. End results are more logs and a bigger
> contest.
> >
> > The contest is what it is and it isn't necessarily a test of your
> > ability to copy a precise exchange. There are other contests that
> > require you to do that. Enjoy the CQWW 160M Contest as it is.
> >
> > 73, Richard - K5NA
> >
> > k5na@ecpi.com
> >
>
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