> I think a much better solution is for everyone to talk up the sprints and
> encourage the other people in your area to get on. Join or start a club and
> make it a club activity. Have your club issue it's own awards for
> participation. Have the club help get new people on the higher bands with
> loan programs and antenna parties and club construction or purchase
> projects. Use the bands at other times than just contests to keep the
> interest in those bands flowing.
One of the best things that helps the activity in the NCJ Sprints
(the original Sprint) is the team competition. This would be a good
step to increase participation.
> I don't really think the weekday issue is very important. Who cannot give
> up the time from 7 to 11 for one night a week for a few weeks. Heck many
> people would simply be watching the TV if not contesting. It's just a
> matter of getting them interested enough to make it a priority.
This would be hard with 3 kids. I think a weekend afternoon would be
better - but that is just my personal preference.
Tree N6TR
tree@contesting.com
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