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

[Barry]

I remember the old days of WAE.  They used to have high and low band 
categories, too.
Barry W2UP

Randy Thompson wrote:
> 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
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>> -----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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