[CQ-Contest] Announcing 2009 CQWW 160 contest

[David Robbins K1TTT]

I'll agree with that, whats the purpose of limiting multi-op??  whats the
daytime operator supposed to do now??


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Kopacz
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 04:24
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Cc: Topband at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Announcing 2009 CQWW 160 contest
> 
> "5. A 40-hour maximum operating period has been added for multi-op
> entries."
> 
> Andy,
> 
> I am not certain I understand this rule at all. I have never operated a
> 160 contest, but it seems to me one would be lucky to get 40 hours of
> time on that band.
> 
> Besides, even if the band was open for 40 hours, why would there be a
> maximum operating time for multi-ops? It seems that multiple operators
> would want to operate the entire contest so everyone maximizes their on
> air time and fun. Otherwise, why bother operating multi-op at all?
> 
> What am I missing here?
> 
> David ~ KY1V
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