On Sun, Jul 08, 2018 at 07:09 AM, Gerry Hull wrote:
> I agree we need to make WRTC more accessible. How to do that is
difficult.
Regional differences in the number of radio amateurs, propagation
conditions, economics and station accessibility make it difficult for
many
who are actually world class competitors.
Sure if the contesters have to compete in the Formula One races over the
years in order to qualify for WRTC to compete with partner 2nd OP riding
the motorcycle in the NASCAR WRTC.
How about having qualifications the same way that the final event is run
- qualify riding motorcycles too???
Way back I suggested to have local, regional qualifying "WRTCs" using
"motorcycles" - same station setup as will be used in WRTC, or even WRC
(single OP).
Station criteria can be used to specify station setup as you can use
anything and any power if you can fit it in the one Airlines limit
package of 50 lbs. Sponsor can provide 1kW generator, table, chair and
antenna mast.
It is up to the contester to configure the station, rig, amp,
(antennas), computer, etc. This would also encourage expedition and
emergency operations. Incorporates station design and operating skills.
It also would help to use different contest for WRTC. IARU with all the
HQ multipliers running all bands, kWs, wall to wall CQing makes it tough
for puny WRTCers to find the good spot.
I proposed this way back, but seems that Ham Radio Logic is different
from other sports and we end up with sometimes weird situations and
lopsided rules. Then we wonder why are we getting old and losing young
hams besides our hair.
Any hope that change could be made? Bring it up at the WRTC in between
the beers.
retiring Yuri, K3BU.us
www.MVmanor.com
da place for future HamRvention
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