Here is the way to answer all the concerns about using technology, contest
exchange and scoring in one fell swoop.
It involves creating a contest exchange that tells it all by having a
character, either a letter or number, that identifies the various
characteristics of the station. Alternating letters and numbers would
enhance the utility of the coding. (Also it would eliminate the
possibility of creating offensive words by manipulating the station
characteristics)
The leading character would identify the type of operation such as A=single
operator, B= Multioperator, C=remote, etc.
The next character would be the power class such as 1 = under 5 watts, 2 = 5
watts to 50 watts, etc.
All the other stationʼs characteristics could be similarly coded such as type
of antenna in use, number of radios in use, use of packet, skimmer, etc.
The point value of the contact would vary based on the characteristics of the
station you work. If you work a multi-multi, high power station using
humongous antennas it only counts one point but a QRP, single operator,
unassisted station using a dipole counts 10 points.
An exchange could then be something like D3C5F2A7.
Anyway it isnʼt any more extreme than some of the other ideas that have been
bandied about on this forum recently.
73
Larry
N7DF
Remember E equals I x R is not just a good idea. It is THE LAW
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