It's easy enough to do. As a matter of fact, a contest like this already
exists - the Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge for 160m (which I've
participated in). There is a power mulitplier, and the number of points for
a QSO, are based up distance as determined by your grid squares.
73,
Ellen - AF9J
----- Original Message -----
From: <k4gun@comcast.net>
To: "Sebastian" <w4as@bellsouth.net>; "VHF Contesting Reflector"
<vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] distance scoring
> Excellent points. Here's another one for you. Would a rover be able to
make more contacts each time he moves into a new 6 digit grid? Could I
start fresh when I move from FM18iq to FM18ip? How do you determine
distance when you're moving at 70 MPH?
>
> I say leave it and come up with a different competition that rates
distance in a different competition.
>
> Steve
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Sebastian <w4as@bellsouth.net>
>
> > So what happens when W4AS hears W4SO coming back (we are about 35
> > miles apart)? What do I tell him? Sorry OM you are too close to me?
> > Or do I ignore him since I don't want to lose points, so I'll QSY to
> > search for someone who is further away?
> >
> > Then you have the problem of how to accurately determine distance.
> > You would have to call CQ with your call and grid square. More
> > congestion on the band IMHO. Then you would need a map of grids
> > handy, along with logging call signs & grids, now you have to go to
> > the map and mark out those grids you already worked (unless software
> > exists which does that for you already).
> >
> > What happens if one of the stations in a 'long distance' grid you
> > already worked, never submits a log? Or gets your call wrong? Do you
> > then work another station in that grid just in case? How many is
> > enough, just in case? How do you track that?
> >
> > Another scenario: I work a station in Rhode Island, a small state
> > (with few grids I'm sure). Another station from Rhode Island then
> > calls me. Do I work him, so he can then have a 'long distance'
> > contact, or do I ignore him?
> >
> > Think of the characteristics of 6 meters (which is the band I am most
> > familiar with). Most of the time, the band is open only to one or
> > two different geographical locations. So if the band is only open
> > from Florida to New England, after I work all those grids - what do I
> > do with the rest of the 23 hours of the contest? Not a lot of fun.
> >
> > I'm all for tweaking the rules (as I have mentioned before), but this
> > type of change is just too much. Let's keep it simple.
> >
> > 73 de W4AS
> > Sebastian
> >
> > On Jun 20, 2008, at 9:37 AM, Gregg Seidl wrote:
> >
> > > I'd LOVE to see distance scoring.Its the only way to make it "fair"
> > > for
> > > those who live out in the sticks.I'm amazed at how many stations are
> > > worked
> > > with smaller stations in high population areas.
> > > I still won't win but it would at least attempt to even it out
> > > some.
> > > Gregg K9KL www.k9kl.com
> >
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