That would be the ideal and ultimate solution we all should aim for.
Then WRTC would really become the Olympics of our radio sport.
Make it simple.
Two qualifying events during IARU.
Two rigs barefoot (100 W) provided by each team.
Two equally made G5RV's spaced enough (provided by the organizers). and
suspended from 30ft poles. (could be provided by teams)
Two power meters for each team (provided by the organizers).
The rest is provided by the teams willing to qualify: Accesories, tents,
even renting a generator. These will be regional events. A whole lot
cheaper than most contest expeditions.
Two qualifying events during IARU.
I guess that can be done by and totally fair!
Here in SA-South IARU member societies can make a joint effort and
determine where the qualifying runs will take place, split organizational
activities, etc.
Sounds great even for our dormant IARU member societies here in this part
of the world.
73,
Martin LU5DX
On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM, Igor Sokolov <ua9cdc@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have already more then once suggested that the selection criteria for
> the next WRTC should be changed.
> Every selection area should organize and conduct 2 or 3 WRTC like
> competitions during selection period (3-4 years) where contenders compete
> on the same field with the same power, same antennas and same propagation.
> The winners will be eligible to go to WRTC proper.
> This is not that difficult to organize and expenses could be covered by
> participants in the form of participation fee. That is a lot cheaper then
> building a superstation and allow those antenna and power limited to take a
> chance.
> Ural Contest Group does such a competition every year during IARU region 1
> CW contest and winners are not always the owners of big setups at all.
> I think there is plenty of time before the next WRTC and perspective hosts
> should consider changing their selection process to incorporate the above
> approach.
>
> 73, Igor UA9CDC
>
>
>
> See my comments below LU5DX's:
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> LU5DX said:
>>
>> That is true in part Igor. Despite the fact that WRTC was created to
>>
>> evaluate operators' skills, the qualifying run is held by taking into
>>
>> account the results of those events where mostly location, amount of
>>
>> aluminum, power and several other factors that are beyond what organizers
>>
>> can control, determine the final standings.
>>
>>
>>
>> I think that finding a better scoring system and probably other Contest
>>
>> "mechanics" like QSO/QSY which will reduce the effects of those factors
>>
>> that go beyond operating skills will be something really possitive for
>>
>> contesting overall. Otherwise, in the end, results are more proportional
>> to
>>
>> the money that people can invest rather than skills.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>>
>>
>> Martin LU5DX
>>
>>
>>
>> Martin,
>>
>>
>>
>> You sir, are a very wise man ! * W O W *
>>
>>
>>
>> While it's certainly true once you are in the WRTC tent, things are very
>> fair as to have matched stations and antennas (especially in the last 2-3
>> WRTC's) it HASN'T been entirely fair to get there, now has it?
>>
>> Depending where in the world you live (if your WRTC zone has Mega or
>> Superstations for example) and the depth of your pockets (how rich you
>> are)
>> Those 2 factors will certain affect your eligibility more than
>>
>> your skill level (I believe). Deep pockets allows you to build a huge
>> station and/or go to rare locations where you can also get WRTC pts.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have never really paid attention until recently as my contesting has
>> waxed
>> and waned over the decades, but there sure seems to be a lot of REALLY
>> loud
>> Low Power stations since February.
>>
>> If you follow the WRTC rules, you know what I am referring to.
>>
>>
>>
>> Good post Martin. A real reality check. Am I complaining? Well, yes,
>> yes
>> I guess I am ! ;-)
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike VE9AA Verticals and dipoles/wires + 1 vy low tribander..WRTC Zone NA
>> #7
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike, Coreen & Corey
>>
>> Keswick Ridge, NB
>>
>>
>>
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