[CQ-Contest] Tossing meaningless categories [was: Log checkingquestions]

[K0HB]

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>
> I've said this before but I'll say it again: I would like to see two 
> basic categories in contesting.
>
> 1. A strictly limited hardware setup, much like the WRTC contest for 
> those who prefer to focus on the traditional style of contesting. One 
> radio, no packet or telnet, one antenna per band, etc.
>
> 2. An unlimited hardware category where anything is allowed.
>
> Within those there could be subdivisions for HP/LP/QRP and multi op.
>
> It is not possible to satisfy everyone but I think this would go a long
way.
>
> Comments?
>

Wouldn't satisfy me.  If we can only have two categories, I'd like to see:

1) I did it all myself. (LP/HP/QRP)

2) I had some help from some other guys. (LP/HP/QRP/Packet/Multi Op)

73, de Hans, K0HB