[CQ-Contest] SS SO Unlimited question

[Bill Coleman AA4LR]

On 7/30/99 10:25, Hans - K0HB at k0hb at arrl.org wrote:

>Since there is such a small number of multipliers (79 last time
>I looked) and they only "count" once (you get no additional mult
>for working them on additional bands) why would a SO station use 
>packet in SS?

Very simple question -- even simpler answer:

Because its fun.

For several years now, there have been a number of operators who have 
been running packet and sending in single-operator logs. They know who 
they are. 

While I have never operated packet single-op, I can certainly understand 
that hams who live and die by packet through the year find it a fun and 
fastinating way to enjoy the hobby. Many of these operators are DXers and 
not necessarily contesters. 

Sweepstakes is one of the oldest and most enjoyable contests we have. It 
doesn't have big scores or really high rates, so it's approachable by 
many hams. 

All other major contests have made provisions in their rules for assisted 
operators. It is about time that sweepstakes did so as well. Better that, 
than to have folks submit assisted scores as single-op, as has been done 
for so many years now.

Now, if you go back, Hans, and ask the unasked question -- why bother? 
The answer is exactly the same for all other contests, too. Ever since 
the appearance of assisted operator categories, unassisted single ops 
have posted better scores, with few exceptions. 



Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at radio.org
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