[CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
Idle-Tyme
nss at mwt.net
Wed Dec 16 07:21:36 PST 2009
I also agree! I loved the NR. Especially the format of like 10 days
long but only work the 24 hours. It allows anyone to be able to get all
the time allotted in. Plus it places some strategy into it too, not
only to get on, but when to get on. so you don't waste hours on dead bands.
The other part that was neat was the novices can work anyone,, other
novices, and other anyone, but the "Others" Generals extras etc.
only can work Novices. Maybe we should take this even one step
further? That only Novices can call CQ?
This keeps the contest "Novice Roundup" And keeps the big guns from
doing their usual plop down on one freq and run the frequency.It makes
the "Novice" the important contact.
Now that a Novice class doesn't exist, and to open this to a world wide
group of new OP's a "Novice" is anyone that has been Licensed less than
2 years.
And I guess since you can't tell by call sign anymore who is a "Novice"
or not ( WN9SBD ) all novices sign with the "/N" IE: WB9SBD/N
Multipliers to make this interesting to all interests are.
Each of the 50 USA states and Provence s of Canada. ( this helps them
with WAS awards. )
Each DXCC country. ( this would be really exciting for newcomers to
work all these far away places. )
And on 50Mhz, (70 MHz where applicable ) 144 Mhz, 222 Mhz, and 432 Mhz,
the mults are the 4 digit grid squares? EN43? That may be hard for
newcomers tho,, and may make it a tad too complicated? Hmmmmm.?
Mults, count for each "Mode" In other words you can work each station
for QSO points AND mults on each band AND each mode.
Modes are,
"Voice," FM, AM, SSB, Digital Voice, etc.
"Digital," Packet, PSK, RTTY, any mode that MUST be decoded via a computer.
"CW" True back to the roots of Amateur Radio, Morse code A1, received
without a computer. (Sent can be by memory keyer or the computer used
for logging, but reception must be via the ears and brain only.)
Single Op only? or should we allow multi op's? I think it should stay
single op only.
Novices compete against novices only, and all the rest against each
other only also.
classes All band,, HF only, VHF and up only.
QSO Points.
"Voice" = 1 point
"Digital" = 2 points
"CW" = 3 Points
Whats everyone think of this?
Joe WB9SBD
*The Original Rolling Ball Clock
http://www.idle-tyme.com*
John 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.
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> 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 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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