> From Randy Thompson:
>
> "Here is your assignment. Propose new rule wordings for
> single op and single
> op assisted that are simple, easily understood/translated
> to multiple
> languages, will be widely accepted by the contest
> community, and makes it
> clear what the difference is between assistance and not
> assistance. Oh, and
> it needs to apply equally for SSB, CW, and RTTY."
Perhaps this is something that would have appeal and solve
some
potential problems.
Here is my suggestion - A NEW CONTEST
All Band Distance Challenge (ABDC)
Mixed Mode, CW Only, Phone Only - One contest, one weekend -
48 hours.
Bands - 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10
Exchange is Signal Report + Grid Square
Points for QSOs based on Distance like TBDC
Points x 1 for 20, 15, 10, Points x 2 for 40M, Points x 2.5
for 80M, Points x 3 for 160M
Multiplier = Countries by band
Single Operator, Multi-Single, Multi-Multi
Packet Spotting, Skimmer/SDR type spotting, remote
receivers, chat rooms,
internet communications, Skype, not allowed in any category.
Everyone works everyone - points for all QSOs, combines some
of the best
features of many of the existing contests and should be fair
and challenging since
the points are based on distance. A guy in California might
get 1.5 times as many points
for a contact with Germany as someone in Boston, for
example.
Stan, K5GO
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