The novice class still exists, the FCC just doesn't issue any new ones.
73s John AA5JG
--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Idle-Tyme <nss@mwt.net> wrote:
> From: Idle-Tyme <nss@mwt.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 9:21 AM
> I also agree! I loved the
> NR. Especially the format of like 10 days
> long but only work the 24 hours. It allows anyone to
> be able to get all
> the time allotted in. Plus it places some strategy
> into it too, not
> only to get on, but when to get on. so you don't
> waste hours on dead bands.
>
> The other part that was neat was the novices can work
> anyone,, other
> novices, and other anyone, but the
> "Others" Generals extras etc.
> only can work Novices. Maybe we should take this even
> one step
> further? That only Novices can call CQ?
>
> This keeps the contest "Novice Roundup" And keeps the big
> guns from
> doing their usual plop down on one freq and run the
> frequency.It makes
> the "Novice" the important contact.
>
> Now that a Novice class doesn't exist, and to open this to
> a world wide
> group of new OP's a "Novice" is anyone that has been
> Licensed less than
> 2 years.
>
> And I guess since you can't tell by call sign anymore who
> is a "Novice"
> or not ( WN9SBD ) all novices sign with the
> "/N" IE: WB9SBD/N
>
> Multipliers to make this interesting to all interests are.
> Each of the 50 USA states and Provence s of Canada. (
> this helps them
> with WAS awards. )
> Each DXCC country. ( this would be really
> exciting for newcomers to
> work all these far away places. )
> And on 50Mhz, (70 MHz where applicable ) 144 Mhz, 222
> Mhz, and 432 Mhz,
> the mults are the 4 digit grid squares? EN43? That
> may be hard for
> newcomers tho,, and may make it a tad too complicated?
> Hmmmmm.?
> Mults, count for each "Mode" In other words you can work
> each station
> for QSO points AND mults on each band AND each mode.
>
> Modes are,
>
> "Voice," FM, AM, SSB, Digital Voice, etc.
> "Digital," Packet, PSK, RTTY, any mode that MUST be decoded
> via a computer.
> "CW" True back to the roots of Amateur Radio,
> Morse code A1, received
> without a computer. (Sent can be by memory keyer or the
> computer used
> for logging, but reception must be via the ears and
> brain only.)
>
> Single Op only? or should we allow multi op's? I
> think it should stay
> single op only.
>
> Novices compete against novices only, and all the
> rest against each
> other only also.
>
> classes All band,, HF only, VHF and
> up only.
>
> QSO Points.
>
> "Voice" = 1 point
> "Digital" = 2 points
> "CW" = 3 Points
>
> Whats everyone think of this?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
>
> *The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> http://www.idle-tyme.com*
>
>
>
> John 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
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> > 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
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> > > 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
> > >
> > > 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?
> > > >
> > > > Something geared to
> Generals and Techs. Maybe covering 160m through 70cm.
> > > >
> > > > International in scope but
> designed to allow anyone with a station a
> > > > chance to compete?
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> > > > The idea being to get the
> newbies on and into contesting?
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> > > > 73 and good contesting.
> > > >
> > > > Scott Currier KT1B
> > > > Haverhill, MA
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