It appears we need to work out some kinks in the GQP rules. The following
should be considered for next year :
1) Packet Spotting - Although we allow this for everyone it is probably not a
good idea to allow self-spotting. This is generally looked down on by the
contesting community. I think this worked out pretty good and helped
promote activity in our contest from outside GA.
2) There was some confusion by one Georgia entry about working rovers. I need
to clarify that when a rover changes counties he is a new station for
everyone to work - both inside and outside of GA.
3) Have 3 rover categories - 1) Single-Op - Operator does all operating and
driving. 2) Single-Op Assisted - Single Opr but has a driver that doesn't
operate- either a ham or non-ham. 3) Multi-Op Rover - two or more
operators.
4) Keep the date and time of the QSO party the same as it is now. Several of
the guys who support us from outside of GA have indicated they will no
longer support the GQP by driving to GA and operating if the contest is
changed to a one day format. We should reconsider our vote from the last
club meeting.
Please forward me any other suggestions/comments.... Also please send in
your log no matter how small it might be......
Jeff KU8E
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