(This reply was interrupted by a lightning strike here in FL!)
Syl et al,
First, some historical perspective: For WRTC-2010, the factor for SOLP
was 0.7. We sought to increase the incentive for operating LP in WRTC-2014
qualifying events, and, after much behind-the-scenes discussion, arrived at
0.9. Many argue that operating in the actual WRTC event requires skills
that closer align to HP operations as the sought-after WRTC operators can run
more frequently than typical LP entrants.
Secondly, I disagree that it hurts the urban op. It would seem that you
could better keep pace with your competition by using LP than if you
ventured into HP when using a smaller station, even with the 10% score
adjustment.
Thirdly, I wonder aloud why this topic arises now, two years after the
selection criteria were issued.
Lastly, I see that you also posted this to CQ-Contest, thus the copy to
that list as well.
GL & 73, Dan, K1TO
WRTC-2014 Team Selection Director
In a message dated 8/22/2012 2:22:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ve5zx@hotmail.com writes:
The WRTC 2014 Team Selection criteria are given here
_http://www.wrtc2014.org/qualifying/team-selection/_
(http://www.wrtc2014.org/qualifying/team-selection/)
Could some please explain why the SO LP weighting factor (0.9) is less
than
the SO HP (1.0) weighting factor?
It penalizes those of us that live in a urban environment and need to run
LP
in order to keep peace with the neighbors :)
tnx - Syl - VE5Zx
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