This thread has mutated to the point where some seem to view this as a
suggestion to change the SOAB category. That was not what was originally
suggested by Rick. I agree, that a category is required which allows single op
36 hours max operation, and not just in the ARRL DX, also in CQ WW. A new
category - not a change to the definition of SOAB.
There is no doubt that there are some who enjoy doing the full 48 hours. Good
luck to them. I don't or can't. But I have to compete with them. So I probably
won't bother to 'compete' at all. I may operate, but I won't compete, which is
a pity, for me and contesting in general.
FWIW
73
Stewart
GM4AFF/GM0F
-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Eric Hilding
Sent: 19 February 2007 20:46
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Cc: nccc@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Annual Suggestion
<annual suggestion>
After reading many "I couldn't operate more than 30, 35 or 40 hours" type
comments in 3830 posts, it's that time again for my Annual Suggestion to add a
"36 out of 48 Hours" category (or something like that) to the ARRL DX Contest
for those of us in the Geriatric Generation.
I appreciated the past supportive comments of AL, D4B/4L5A, and others who also
believe that such a Category might actually increase activity. OF's who aren't
willing to make a serious effort or sacrifice their health knowing they can't
(or won't) be able to do the entire 48 hours are more likely to go like
proverbial bats-out-of-h*ll for 36 hours in the chance to competitively win
something.
</annual suggestion>
73...
Rick, K6VVA
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