Ken,
> Let's take a look at some of the HF contests that use state/section
> multipliers:
>
> ARRL 10 Meter Contest: DC is its own multiplier
> ARRL RTTY Roundup DC is its own multiplier
> ARRL International DX Contest: DC is its own multiplier
> CQ World Wide 160 Contest: DC is its own multiplier
> ARRL 160 Meter Contest: DC is considered part of the
> MDC multiplier
> ARRL November Sweepstakes: DC is considered part of the
> MDC multiplier
> NCJ North American QSO Party: DC is considered part of the
> MDC multiplier
> NCJ North American Sprint: DC status unclear
> CQ World Wide RTTY: DC status unclear
>
> The idea that adding DC as a multiplier to one contest would somehow
> force it to be added as a multiplier in every other contest is just silly.
> DC is already its own multiplier in four very popular HF competitions.
CQ World Wide RTTY: DC is considered part of MD
Again, if DC is a multiplier every Indian reservation, national park,
monument and federal facility should be a separate multiplier. They
certainly have the same "status." This applies to ALL contests.
Making DC a separate multiplier for the sake of another multiplier
or to appeal to a small group of participants just doesn't add up.
73,
... Joe, K4IK
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