You can find a description of "level playing field" and "fair" at
http://www.wordfight.org/bnw/bnw-unit_packet.pdf
73, de Hans, K0HB
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 6:03 AM, Dimitri RA3CO <ra9co@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The best post in the thread. Do not fix what is not broken. Anyone that wants
> a new "fair" contest is welcome to
> a) enroll into a WRTC competition
> or
> b) sponsor a new contest with fair rules.
> We had similar thoughts in z16 looking at our stacked yagis in different
> directions when losing to z14 stations with tribanders. Then we packed up and
> went to z33 and claimed two new records in MS this year. Yes it did involve
> spending a lot if dollars and man-hours. But it still feels "fair'er" than
> changing the scoring system.
> Do not "fix" CQ WW.
> Dimitri
> RA3CO, CN2AA
> ----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> John Boudreau
> Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 4:57 AM
> To: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ WW Scoring System needs revision?
> I've been following this thread with interest but I strongly feel there
> seems to be a basic misconception about amateur radio contesting in general
> and that has to do with the issue of "fairness". There should never be ANY
> expectation of fairness in this game because it just isn't possible. The
> overriding factors of location, location, and location preclude any attempts
> to make a "level playing field". Even reasonable sounding ideas like
> distance based scoring still cannot erase the overwhelming advantage of
> being in the "right" place, depending on which contest we're talking about.
> "Fairness" is not a part of radio contesting (or DXing for that matter).
> Once people can get past that they'll have a lot more fun. It's not that
> its un-fair to anyone, it's just that fairness isn't part of the equation.
> For CQWW, the current timing, rules, and scoring has resulted in the most
> popular radiosport event in the world. Why would anyone want to change
> anything? The implementation of the overlay categories is a stroke of
> genius that allows for unlimited possibilities for a "contests within a
> contest" so why not make full use of this excellent feature. Distance
> scoring overlays, limited time categories, QRP-only, easter eggs, whatever.
> It is perfect for satisfying whatever perceived needs there are for
> modifications to the basic contest rules.
> If you want to "win" CQWW it is not a secret how it is done. Learn how to
> be a first-rate contest operator, buy property in the right place, and spend
> $100,000 on equipment and antennas. Make this investment and you -might-
> just have a shot at winning...a $50 plaque and the fleeting admiration of
> your peers. The good news is that anyone and everyone can just jump in and
> have fun regardless of their skill level, location, or setup, and have a
> blast. And they do, in absolutely astounding numbers. Did I mention that
> it is the most popular contest in the world? Why change a thing?
> 73
> John VE8EV
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