I agree with Jimmy- I think the category was created for the typical ham
station. I think SO2R in this category just slams the door on another
entry opportunity into contesting.
Geez, guys, do we have to twist every rule intention to shut more guys
out of the competition?
If you've got 2 rigs and an SO2r setup, me thinks you're a SO- not T/S.
BTW, enjoyed seeing everyone at Dayton- Thanks to those that introduced
themselves at our fleamarket table-
Henry Heidtmann, N4VHK
W4WS Contest Crew
Winston-Salem, NC
http://summitschool.com/faculty/w4ws.html
Jimmy Weierich wrote:
>
> Wasn't the Tribander/Single Element class created to encourage hams
> with an average station to participate in the WPX Contests by
> providing a class where they feel they can be competitive?
>
> How many hams with average stations have a second transceiver or are
> willing to purchase one for SO2R?
>
> How many hams with average stations are willing to invest the money
> ($200-$300 with cables) to purchase a SO2R box that will only be used
> in contests? Or scratch build such a unit?
>
> Is SO2R consistent with the reasons for having a restricted equipment
> class such as Tribander/Single Element?
>
> Best Regards,
> Jimmy
>
> >HUH?
> >
> >Interesting what different people's interpretation can be of the rule:
> >
> > >From the WPX 2001 rules (http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/2001wpx.html):
> >(e) Tribander/Single Element (TS): Tribander (any type) with a single
> >feedline from the transmitter to the antenna and single element (TS)
> >category. During the contest, an entrant shall use only one (1) tribander
> >for 10, 15, 20 meters and single-element antennas on 40, 80, and 160.
> >
> >To me, it means:
> >
> >One feed line from the triband beam. Single element antennas for use on 40,
> >80 and 160.
> >
> >While it doesn't say you cannot use the single element antennas on the other
> >bands, it does say "entrant shall use only one (1) tribander for 10, 15, 20
> >meters."
> >
> >Isn't using anything else (the wire antennas, for instance) for 10, 15 or 20
> >meters a violation of that portion of the rule?
> >
> >
> >73,
> >dale, kg5u
>
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> Jimmy Weierich, KG2AU <kg2au@stny.rr.com>
> Vestal, NY USA FN12xa
>
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