[CQ-Contest] Response to K5ZD's Comments

va3dx at sympatico.ca va3dx at sympatico.ca
Mon Mar 15 20:34:01 EST 2004


Absolutely Jeff, I agree , do not touch the present 48 hour AB category.
Just add a AB 24 category within the 48 hours.
Glenn VA3DX

Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Response to K5ZD's Comments


> Hi Glen
>
> I would support the notion of ADDITIONAL categories as long as the main,
> long-tenured 48 hour (no time limit) category remains viable for single-op
all
> band unassisted entrants - as, to me, that is the "grand-daddy" of them
all -
> kinda like the DECATHALON in the Olympics..  I think it would be a real
mistake
> to dilute that - even though I can see the day coming when I probably
won't be
> able to handle it myself - HI!  If the sponsoring organizations are
willing to
> ADD such classes for others who have less time to devote (or less energy),
> then that would seem to make sense to me.  I would line up behind it....
>
> So YES - your idea for additional categories would make sense to me.  Just
> pse do not amend what is the CLASSIC version of the contest - eg: no NEW
COKE -
> let's stick with the "CLASSIC COKE" for those who still can handle it!
(HI)
>
> JEFF
>




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