[CQ-Contest] Contest Duration

[Eric Hilding]

Vitor, PY2NY, wrote;

 > 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...

You have nicely clarified the precise benefits to all participants that AL, 
4L5A/D4B and I mentioned.  Thank You.

Mr. Wardster, N0AX, commented:

 > The contest sponsors and admins are already complete booked just trying to
 > keep the contests running as-is.

Methinks the contest sponsors and admins need to FULLY automate their 
processes.  This might even help get scores published sooner, not to 
mention saving them time.  BTW, the cost of computer hard drive space has 
dropped dramatically in the last 10 years :-)

 > If you want a Three-Legged Greyhound category - just sponsor it yourself!

OK, Mr. Wardster, exactly where did you place the Spy Cam here?  I haven't 
found it yet, but you must have been observing when when I was up in the 
middle of the night actually working on the details of a separate very 
unique contest!  A primary consideration is a set of rules which will 
hopefully inspire more LPCS ("Little Pistol Contest Station") operators to 
make a serious commitment to a competitive contesting experience, and have 
a lot more fun in the process.

I'll fine tune it over the next few months, and most likely will launch 
("Sponsor") it in early 2006.  Lots of Award Certificates, etc., and 
possibly some California Wine for prizes like we do in the NCCC CQP.

 > Contests-within-a-contest are fun and easy.  Sponsors should have no problem
 > with them because they probably increase participation a little bit.  Just
 > don't poop on the rug by creating rules in conflict with the sponsor's
 > rules.

I agree...K7NV & I had a contest-within-a-contest some months back.  Kurt 
won, but I actually had more fun in the event than if didn't have the "side 
bet" !

RE: "Three-Legged Greyhound" and "don't poop on the rug" ... I really thing 
you should seriously consider a career in "Stand-Up Comedy", Mr. 
Wardster!  Very funny :-)

 > There goes the rabbit, Rick - after it!

Coincidentally, for months there has been a wild rabbit (with exceptionally 
long ears) running around the property here.  Thankfully, he does not like 
coax on the ground for dinner :-)

73...

Rick, K6VVA

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