[CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?

[Steve Lott]

Gentlemen

we already have such a contest

it's called ARRL Field Day

cheers !
steve
kg5vk


On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:13 AM, John <shore1 at xplornet.com> wrote:

> 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....
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> 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?
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>  I think that an international entry level contest is a good idea.
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>  I favor different categories as opposed to power limits because some new
> people do use more than 100w.
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>  Other categories could include but not be limited to...
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>  indoor antennas.
>  tribander-wires
>  wires only
>  mobile
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>  I'd also suggest doing the contest three times. Digital, cw, and SSB.
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>  In order to attract VHF/UHF only folks, I suggest running the contest up
> to 70cm.
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>  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.
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>  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.
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>  73 and thank you for your input.
>
>  Scott Currier KT1B
>  Haverhill, MA
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>  > 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
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>  > 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
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>  > > 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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