[CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?

[John]

I agree with Scott here, I too think a basic entry level contest would be a great way to get folks more involved and would be a wonderful place to get begginers involved with a slow but radual start in the world of contesting, and to add to that, BUT.....I think everyone should get involved .... give the newbie a chance to work thier skills up on us well travelled and well worked EXPERTS...hihi...... This is also a great opportunity to get some of the new folks involved not only here but in other countries.....and yes.... right up to 70cm would be great.... 

best dx and 73 
de John
VE7JZ
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Scott Currier 
  To: shore1 at xplornet.com ; cq-contest at contesting.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:58 PM
  Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?


  I think that an international entry level contest is a good idea. 

  I favor different categories as opposed to power limits because some new people do use more than 100w. 

  Other categories could include but not be limited to...

  indoor antennas.
  tribander-wires
  wires only
  mobile

  I'd also suggest doing the contest three times. Digital, cw, and SSB. 

  In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I suggest running the contest up to 70cm.

  If someone new to contesting want to get on 2FM simplex and call CQ contest, fine, let him make some contacts and get some points. Maybe it will be a good start for him/her. 

  I'd also suggest scoring based on geographical areas and categories and not put too much emphasis on top worldwide scores since it's difficult to compare scores from different areas. 

  73 and thank you for your input. 

  Scott Currier KT1B
  Haverhill, MA






















  > From: shore1 at xplornet.com
  > To: scott_currier at hotmail.com; cq-contest at contesting.com
  > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
  > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:23:19 -0800
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  > How about a simple entry level 100w only, tech/general and new comers 
  > contest.... in all countries not jus the US and Canada..... something that 
  > has bite... a small award as well like a small plaque or framed 
  > certificate..... hmmmmm
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier at hotmail.com>
  > To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
  > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:35 PM
  > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
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  > > Does anyone feel the need for an entry level contest to replace the long 
  > > lost Novice Roundup?
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  > > Something geared to Generals and Techs. Maybe covering 160m through 70cm.
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  > > International in scope but designed to allow anyone with a station a 
  > > chance to compete?
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  > > The idea being to get the newbies on and into contesting?
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  > > 73 and good contesting.
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  > > Scott Currier KT1B
  > > Haverhill, MA
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