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Subject: [SECC] GQP changes
From: Matt at hiwaay.net (Matt Lee, K4AQ)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:46:33 -0500
 
"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.

--
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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