I wasn't stopped due to lack of interest at all. I think it was changed
because there was a feeling that people wanted even more categories so
everyone could win a certificate.
I thought the high band/low band categories in ARRL DX were a fantastic
concept that allowed people to pursue their passion and yet still encourage
activity on more than one band.
I hope some day they can be brought back!
Randy, K5ZD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Pete Smith
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 2:40 PM
> To: Richard DiDonna NN3W; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ Contest and ARRL DX contest categories
>
> IIRC, this was done decades ago in the ARRL contest for a
> couple of years, but dropped because of "a lack of interest."
>
> Exactly what that means is probably an interesting question.
> A typical sponsor reaction would be "No, because it will hurt
> overall participation." Na data, just conviction.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
>
>
>
> At 02:44 PM 11/23/2007, Richard DiDonna NN3W wrote:
> >Have any of the major contest sponsors considered an
> expanded "single
> >band" category in the contests? The JIDX contest or something like
> >that has expanded categories which allow you to have a high band
> >category (10,
> >15 and 20 meters) and a low band category (40, 80, and 160 meters).
> >The Russia DX Contest allows for two single band entries from one
> >station. It might help generate some activity.
> >
> >Thoughts?
> >
> >73 Rich NN3W
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