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Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?

To: <k5zd@charter.net>, <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
From: Scott Currier <scott_currier@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:04:23 +0000
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Thanks Randy, Field Day, NAQP, and the WPX are good contests for beginners. 

I would like to have something either tailored to the new licensee or somehow 
make it clear that as a new person you really need to try out the WPX, NAQP, or 
Field Day contests. 

The goals are...

1. get them to do it. 

2. have the experience a positive one so that they return to contesting. 


A solution may be to push one of the existing contests as the preferred entry 
level contest. Field day may be the best choice. 

























> From: k5zd@charter.net
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:43:46 +0000
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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> 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.
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> Any contest could add a newcomer class very easily.
> 
> Randy, K5ZD
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> > -----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. 
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> >   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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