On Wed, May 22, 2002 at 10:46:26AM -0700, John Geiger wrote:
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> The bigger problem I have is with the ARRL and CQ
> removing "Unique" QSOs from logs, as they did in my CW
> SS log. It was a valid contact, the exchange was made
> correctly, and it says nothing in the rules about how
> a QSO only counts if both stations involved have
> worked several other stations during the contest.
> What motivation do I then have for getting some
> friends on for a contest to had out a QSO or two?
> I contact should be counted as good unless there is
> ample evidence that it wasn't-like miscopied
> exchanges, etc.
This is a common misconception.
You do not lose points for "unique" QSOs in the Sweepstakes.
The log checking software identifies them for you, and
puts them in your UBN report (for _your_ education and benefit,)
but you are not penalized for them. My UBN report from the
2001 phone Sweepstakes has 10 uniques in it, and 8 busted
callsigns. I was only penalized for those 8 busted callsigns.
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