Hi,
I know there's been discussions on some of the reflectors regarding the weekend
conflict between the NAQP CW and ARRL RTTY Roundup contests in January.
I've elected to not change the historic weekend of the NAQP CW contest. When
the ARRL moved the RTTY Roundup to the NAQP CW weekend in the past in 2000 and
2005, the CW contest was held as scheduled. My review of reflector comments
posted at that time did not reveal a serious disruption to NAQP CW. Because of
the large number of NAQP participants who do not frequent the contest reflector
and to discourage other contests from moving to the second weekend in January,
I believe it's important to maintain the predictable date of the contest. I'm
hopeful that the contesters in the two contests can cooperate to minimize the
degree of overlap during the first 12 hours of the Roundup.
I realize this decision will inconvenience those who would like to make a
serious effort in both contests, but the good news is that it will be 2022
before the next potential overlap.
The rules on the NCJ web site have been updated.
73 de Bruce, WA7BNM (bhorn@hornucopia.com)
Manager, NAQP CW/SSB Contests
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