Field day is an excellent chance to bring new people to contesting. You're
setup outside, and people can easily come to you.
I still think that there should be a contest of some sort for the entry level
class of license like what we had in the Novice days.
After thinking about it some more, I think that it probably would be best to
tailor it to that class of license and run it twice a year so that new
licensees will have a chance to participate early in their ham career.
Basically, you're a new op, here is your contest. Go have some fun.
But, as others have pointed out, there are existing contests that do offer
opportunities for the beginner and field day is one of the best.
73, thanks for your thoughts and good contesting.
Scott Currier KT1B
Haverhill, MA
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:53:03 -0600
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
From: lottsphoto@gmail.com
To: shore1@xplornet.com
CC: scott_currier@hotmail.com; cq-contest@contesting.com
Gentlemen
we already have such a contest
it's called ARRL Field Day
cheers !
steve
kg5vk
On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:13 AM, John <shore1@xplornet.com> wrote:
I agree with Scott here, I too think a basic entry level contest would be a
great way to get folks more involved and would be a wonderful place to get
begginers involved with a slow but radual start in the world of contesting, and
to add to that, BUT.....I think everyone should get involved .... give the
newbie a chance to work thier skills up on us well travelled and well worked
EXPERTS...hihi...... This is also a great opportunity to get some of the new
folks involved not only here but in other countries.....and yes.... right up to
70cm would be great....
best dx and 73
de John
VE7JZ
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Currier
To: shore1@xplornet.com ; cq-contest@contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:58 PM
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
I think that an international entry level contest is a good idea.
I favor different categories as opposed to power limits because some new
people do use more than 100w.
Other categories could include but not be limited to...
indoor antennas.
tribander-wires
wires only
mobile
I'd also suggest doing the contest three times. Digital, cw, and SSB.
In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I suggest running the contest up to
70cm.
If someone new to contesting want to get on 2FM simplex and call CQ contest,
fine, let him make some contacts and get some points. Maybe it will be a good
start for him/her.
I'd also suggest scoring based on geographical areas and categories and not
put too much emphasis on top worldwide scores since it's difficult to compare
scores from different areas.
73 and thank you for your input.
Scott Currier KT1B
Haverhill, MA
> From: shore1@xplornet.com
> To: scott_currier@hotmail.com; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:23:19 -0800
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> How about a simple entry level 100w only, tech/general and new comers
> contest.... in all countries not jus the US and Canada..... something that
> has bite... a small award as well like a small plaque or framed
> certificate..... hmmmmm
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier@hotmail.com>
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:35 PM
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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> > Does anyone feel the need for an entry level contest to replace the long
> > lost Novice Roundup?
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> > Something geared to Generals and Techs. Maybe covering 160m through 70cm.
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> > 73 and good contesting.
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> > Scott Currier KT1B
> > Haverhill, MA
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