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Re: [CQ-Contest] Repeating an idea from the 7QP soapbox...

Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Repeating an idea from the 7QP soapbox...
From: Kevin Rowett <kevin@rowett.org>
Reply-to: kevin@rowett.org
Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 22:03:48 -0700
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> Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and I think this simple idea is
> wins on several levels.
> 
> It almost certainly increases participation from "casual passers-by" since
> the exchange is consistent from weekend to weekend.
> 
> As Bob points out, it "untangles" the overlapping QP's simply.

Regional parties is perhaps a better overall solution to this problem.
We've seen the growth of 7QP, NEQP, and perhaps the original W6 CQP
could be considered regional.

> 
> It encourages multiple QPs on the same weekend, again likely increasing
> participation.
> 
> And the advantages that Bob has already mentioned.

Some parties support the use of a serial number, some don't.  Would we require
everyone to go to the exact same format?

73, K6TD, -KR-

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