Advantages, lines, boundries, whining....etc.....

Fri Jan 28 11:03:11 EST 1994

In the spirit of bleeding-heartism, why not just make (almost) EVERYONE
a winner ?

Each station should submit their longitude/latitude (to the nearest
second) with their contest entry.  "The Computer" would then compare
a station's score with all of his neighbors scores and determine the
nearest neighbor that beat his score.  If W1BIGGUN was located 12 km from
WH1NE then WH1NE would receive a certificate for FIRST PLACE station
in the 11 km radius category.  W1BIGGUN's certificate might be for
1st in the 1563km category.  Specific categories could be set up:
10000km, 1000km, 100km, 10km, 1km, (1m ?)etc.  This would give
all participatnts something to shoot for, and make everyone feel
warm and fuzzy when they get their certificate.  Of course the
"boxes" would have to be distributed in a publication that resembles
the Sunday newspaper!  TGIF ;-)   73, Scott N6VB (sherratt at vnet.ibm.com)

>From Steven.M.London at att.com (Steven M London +1 303 538 4763)  Fri Jan 28 19:30:00 1994
From: Steven.M.London at att.com (Steven M London +1 303 538 4763) (Steven M London +1 303 538 4763)
Date: 28 Jan 94 19:30:00 GMT
Subject: QST writeups
Message-ID: <9401281930.AA24167 at bighorn.dr.att.com>

AA2Z writes:

As I mentioned in a reflector message several weeks ago, 
and Randy, K5ZD, reinforced in a more recent message, we'll be happy to 
provide more regional recognition in the writeups, but you need to tell us 
what you want to see (and what can go to make some room). 

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Get rid of the Division winners listing.  Since the division box does not
list the scores, it is very hard to compare the winner of the Rocky Mtn.
division with the winner of the Dakota division, for example.

I know, you can't get rid of the division winner listing without getting
flak from the division directors !

Steve, N2IC/0

>From Jim Hollenback <jholly at hposl42.cup.hp.com>  Fri Jan 28 20:45:09 1994
From: Jim Hollenback <jholly at hposl42.cup.hp.com> (Jim Hollenback)
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 94 12:45:09 PST
Subject: Advantages, lines, boundries, whining....etc.....
Message-ID: <9401282045.AA00530 at hposl42.cup.hp.com>

> 
> 
> Each station should submit their longitude/latitude (to the nearest
> second) with their contest entry.

This is an EXCELLENT idea. Now if I wish to eliminate my competition, I
have the launch co-ordinates for my handy dandy surplus ISBM weapons
delivery system. Gives new meaning to term BIG GUN!

73, Jim, WA6SDM
jholly at cup.hp.com

ISBM = Inter Station Ballistic Missle.

>From Tim Coad" <tim_coad at smtp.esl.com  Fri Jan 28 21:09:47 1994
From: Tim Coad" <tim_coad at smtp.esl.com (Tim Coad)
Date: 28 Jan 1994 13:09:47 -0800
Subject: QST writeups
Message-ID: <9401282115.AA24300 at esl.com>

        Reply to:   RE>QST writeups
 .
........Get rid of the Division winners listing.........

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Wait a minute......Listing the division winners is the only regional
recognition there currently is. If it goes, we better get something very
substantial in return. I guess thats what you are saying.

The current contests write-ups are poor. Not just in QST. QST and others have
been ignoring input to the reporting for years. It looks like they are now
finally listening. I believe this is 100 % due to the outcry on this reflector.

By the way, the absolute worst example of the "Top Ten" box is found in the
June VHF contest write ups. VHF contests are regional contests. Regional
contests should have regional recognition. Do you know who gets plaques in the
June contest? Not division winnners, but top ten "winners". Give me a major
break here. Its possible to come in 10th in your section and "earn" a plaque. I
did offer to sponsor a Pacific Division or a 6th call letter plaque. QST did
respond:"NOT INTERESTED".

Tim - NU6S

>From Trey Garlough <GARLOUGH at TGV.COM>  Fri Jan 28 21:40:58 1994
From: Trey Garlough <GARLOUGH at TGV.COM> (Trey Garlough)
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 13:40:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Callsign letter to FCC
Message-ID: <759793258.999193.GARLOUGH at TGV.COM>

> Since the mechanism is in place for a specific pattern
> of callsigns per class of license, let's use it.  This would apply
> immediately to requests for specific calls, and eventually to everyone upon
> renewal of their present license.

This is not a terrific idea.  This means that I have to give up my call,
even though I have had it for 20 years.  For some people, it would be
even worse.  K2GL, were he still alive, would have to give up his call,
because he had an Advanced Class license and his callsign would be in 
the wrong group.  

Another example is a long-time fixture on the Austin ham scene:  Zeke, W5NFC.  
He is the trustee of the UT-Austin ham club, W5EHM, and he was licensed in
1946.  Looks like Zeke is going to have to change his callsign because W5NFC 
is in the General Class group and he has an Extra Class ticket.  Bummer.

--Trey, WN4KKN/6

>From howie cahn <howi at world.std.com>  Fri Jan 28 23:03:31 1994
From: howie cahn <howi at world.std.com> (howie cahn)
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 18:03:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Callsign letter to FCC
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9401281718.A8300-0100000 at world.std.com>

On Fri, 28 Jan 1994 price at cod.nosc.mil wrote:

> 2.  I would like to see each ham have a callsign that indicates his/her
> class of license.  Since the mechanism is in place for a specific pattern
> of callsigns per class of license, let's use it.  This would apply
> immediately to requests for specific calls, and eventually to everyone upon
> renewal of their present license.
> 
> 3.  I would like to see hams returned to having callsigns that are
> reflective of their call district, i.e. if you move, modify.  Again, this
> could start with the specific callsign selection program, and eventually to
> everyone upon renewal.
> 

	This would force many people to involuntarily give up long held 
calls. I've had mine for 32 years and have sorta grown attached to it. 
Why should I be penalized for having an Extra. If someone, hearing my 
call, thinks I'm in the wrong part of the band, there are a lot of data 
bases, call books, etc. to check it in. Would you suggest people be 
forced to change their names to reflect their occupation, wealth, or 
race? That would be more efficient too. 

-howie, wb2cpu
wb2cpu at world.std.com