While not exactly what you are suggesting, the WPX Contest has a ROOKIE
category that is for anyone who has been licensed less than 3 years. It is
quite popular on SSB and gets less entries on CW. Judging from the soapbox
comments, it does encourage people to enter a contest for the first time. I
also think they like having the chance to compete against others that are
new to contesting as well.
Any contest could add a newcomer class very easily.
Randy, K5ZD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John
> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:14 AM
> To: Scott Currier; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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> I agree with Scott here, I too think a basic entry level
> contest would be a great way to get folks more involved and
> would be a wonderful place to get begginers involved with a
> slow but radual start in the world of contesting, and to add
> to that, BUT.....I think everyone should get involved ....
> give the newbie a chance to work thier skills up on us well
> travelled and well worked EXPERTS...hihi...... This is also a
> great opportunity to get some of the new folks involved not
> only here but in other countries.....and yes.... right up to
> 70cm would be great....
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> best dx and 73
> de John
> VE7JZ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Currier
> To: shore1@xplornet.com ; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:58 PM
> Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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> I think that an international entry level contest is a good idea.
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> I favor different categories as opposed to power limits
> because some new people do use more than 100w.
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> Other categories could include but not be limited to...
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> indoor antennas.
> tribander-wires
> wires only
> mobile
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> I'd also suggest doing the contest three times. Digital,
> cw, and SSB.
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> In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I suggest running
> the contest up to 70cm.
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> If someone new to contesting want to get on 2FM simplex and
> call CQ contest, fine, let him make some contacts and get
> some points. Maybe it will be a good start for him/her.
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> I'd also suggest scoring based on geographical areas and
> categories and not put too much emphasis on top worldwide
> scores since it's difficult to compare scores from different areas.
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> 73 and thank you for your input.
>
> Scott Currier KT1B
> Haverhill, MA
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> > From: shore1@xplornet.com
> > To: scott_currier@hotmail.com; cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:23:19 -0800
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> > How about a simple entry level 100w only, tech/general
> and new comers
> > contest.... in all countries not jus the US and
> Canada..... something that
> > has bite... a small award as well like a small plaque or framed
> > certificate..... hmmmmm
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier@hotmail.com>
> > To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:35 PM
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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> > > Does anyone feel the need for an entry level contest to
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> > > lost Novice Roundup?
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> > > Something geared to Generals and Techs. Maybe covering
> 160m through 70cm.
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> > > International in scope but designed to allow anyone
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> > > The idea being to get the newbies on and into contesting?
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> > > 73 and good contesting.
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> > > Scott Currier KT1B
> > > Haverhill, MA
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