[CQ-Contest] CQ Contest and ARRL DX contest categories

[Randy Thompson]

I wasn't stopped due to lack of interest at all.  I think it was changed
because there was a feeling that people wanted even more categories so
everyone could win a certificate.

I thought the high band/low band categories in ARRL DX were a fantastic
concept that allowed people to pursue their passion and yet still encourage
activity on more than one band.

I hope some day they can be brought back!

Randy, K5ZD
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Pete Smith
> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 2:40 PM
> To: Richard DiDonna NN3W; cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ Contest and ARRL DX contest categories
> 
> IIRC, this was done decades ago in the ARRL contest for a 
> couple of years, but dropped because of "a lack of interest."
> 
> Exactly what that means is probably an interesting question.  
> A typical sponsor reaction would be "No, because it will hurt 
> overall participation."  Na data, just conviction.
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> 
> 
> 
> At 02:44 PM 11/23/2007, Richard DiDonna NN3W wrote:
> >Have any of the major contest sponsors considered an 
> expanded "single 
> >band" category in the contests?  The JIDX contest or something like 
> >that has expanded categories which allow you to have a high band 
> >category (10,
> >15 and 20 meters) and a low band category (40, 80, and 160 meters).  
> >The Russia DX Contest allows for two single band entries from one 
> >station.  It might help generate some activity.
> >
> >Thoughts?
> >
> >73 Rich NN3W
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