"I also propose that Ed's comment of needing 3 entries in a category/class
be met for an award to be issued be adopted. This may trim the total award
set a bit."
I agree having 3 entries minimum for a plaque award.
I disagree requiring 3 entries for a certificate award.
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Matt Lee, K4AQ
Atlanta, Georgia
> -----Original Message-----
> From: secc-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:secc-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Michael Condon
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 18:26
> To: SECC
> Subject: [SECC] GQP changes
>
> All,
> I have had some feedback that the basic rules are OK. I
> have put in a couple of items that were commented here. We
> can refine more as we go.
>
> On the start and end times from, I would like to hear from
> the rover guys on the item by Gary WB4SQ about a 2 PM local
> start time. The rovers carry the ball for GQP. Their great
> cooperation/competition really make a lot of our counties
> available and their comments are requested.
>
> On another topic,
> I propose that we allow three types of entries, SSB, CW,
> and Mixed.
> The awards for these entries can be discussed further, but
> as a base I propose that in place of plaques for the new
> entries, certificates be issued for the appropriate awards as
> are now issued.
> I also propose that Ed's comment of needing 3 entries in a
> category/class be met for an award to be issued be adopted.
> This may trim the total award set a bit.
>
> This allows us to make the change, and fill in as time goes
> on for plaques sponsors. It also allows the current plaque
> sponsors to keep their great support, or to change it as they
> may wish.
>
> There may be some backfill on the rules to comb down this
> change, but lets hear your comments.
>
> I do not have a problem with the 1 vs 2 points for SSB vs
> CW... although a line of reason would reverse the situation
> based on the bandwidth/sensitivity advantage of CW...
>
> My approach is to make our event open to many forms of
> participation.
> This is why I think the use of spots by all is good, let's
> use all the toys we have.
>
> Thanks to Hal for posting on SEDXC...
>
> Thanks,
> Mike, NE4S
>
>
>
> Please use ne4s at iham.us as my address.
> Be well,
> Thanks
>
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