[CQ-Contest] Contest Duration

[PY2NY - Vitor]

All right... In a 36/24 hours class,
even inside 48 hours contest, I would
change my last 4 years 20m effort
for All Bands participation, doing more
and giving more contacts to everyone...
- py2ny 0-
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Hilding" <dx35 at hilding.com>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
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Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Contest Duration


> Contesting World Record(s) holder Alex, 4L5A/D4B, supportively wrote:
>
> >  I agree with you
> >  I think if CQ WW and ARRL contest will have category lets say 40 hours 
> > or
> > 38 hours additionally to 48 I think that might be quite popular category 
> > and
> > many contesters will parcipicate in that one
> >  Not so many people can stay 48 hours in the contest and with that 
> > reason
> > they are think that contesting if not for them
> >   My respect to N6TJ,N6AA and other friends who can stay on the air 48 
> > hours
> > running and running pileup but we still have lot of people who can stay 
> > lets
> > say 44 hours and make big big results
> >  They are cant stay longer because age
> >  Lets dont put them away of the contesting and support them
> >  I think competation in that category can be more seriouse then Single
> > Banders or TB or anything else
> >                73                                      Al 4L5A/D4B
>
> Thank you for your supportive comments, Alex, especially as one who does 
> 48
> hours in many contests and wins #1 positions!
>
> It is obvious that you understand how such a less-hour duration category
> (for those interested) can actually benefit ALL participants (including 
> the
> 48 hour folks).  As you say, this will eliminate some single-band efforts
> in favor of All Band participation(s), which means more QSOs on all bands
> for all.  This is not rocket-science here, it is a reasoned evaluation of
> reality.
>
> Instead of putting in a lesser number of hours "half-heartdly", those who
> can't or won't do a full-fledged 48 hour effort anymore (for health or
> other reasons), would, I believe, jump back in with both feet for more
> hours in a serious competitive commitment to a 36 or 40 hour Maximum QRV
> category out of 48.  It is clearly a "win-win" situation for all, and 
> gives
> more "older" contesters an opportunity to still win (somthing) at a
> different level of participation they feel comfortable with (or are 
> limited
> to) competing in.
>
> Competition is a good thing.  The proverbial "playing field" will never be
> equalized as some would like to see, but in this situation of a  lesser
> duration time-on-air category, I think it's really a no-brainer.
>
> Why some vehemently oppose this proposal dumbfounds me, because there are
> absolutely no logical reasons.
>
> Tnx again, 73 & CU in the Contests, OM!
>
> 73 & DSW...
>
> Rick, K6VVA
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