On Sun, Dec 16, 2007 at 06:32:04PM +0000, k4gun@comcast.net wrote:
> So far, so good, but here's where I have problems. Nowhere in any previous
> contests do I see the Limited and Unlimited classes separated in the scoring
> tables. They are not recognized as having any distinction. If one digs deep
> enough, one can find which bands a station was operating on by searching the
> "Printable Line Scores" and if one looks in the "log submissions", they can
> find what power level a person used, but nowhere are these recognized as
> being in different classes.
The separation of the rovers into two classes is a very recent (as in this
month) change in the rules. In previous contests, there was only one rover
category.
> Ignoring the obvious question of why the two classes are combined, I then
> have to ask about rule 2.3.8. Under rule 2.5, Unlimited is exempt from rule
> 2.3.8 which is the 100 contact limit. However, the division of the rover
> classes looks like an afterthought. In reality, there is no Limited and
> Unlimited classes. If Unlimited doesn't exist, all rovers are then bound by
> rule 2.3.8. At least that's what makes sense to me.
It's not an afterthought - it's a very recent change. It remains to be
seen what the unforeseen consequences of the changes will be.
--
Kenneth E. Harker WM5R
kenharker@kenharker.com
http://www.kenharker.com/
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