[CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?

John Geiger aa5jg at yahoo.com
Wed Dec 16 19:30:49 PST 2009


No, Field Day is not a contest.  How do we know it isn't a contest?  Because QST prints the line scores for it.

73s JOhn AA5JG

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Steve Lott <lottsphoto at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Steve Lott <lottsphoto at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Replacement for Novice Roundup?
> To: "John" <shore1 at xplornet.com>
> Cc: "Scott Currier" <scott_currier at hotmail.com>, cq-contest at contesting.com
> Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:53 AM
> Gentlemen
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> we already have such a contest
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> it's called ARRL Field Day
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> cheers !
> steve
> kg5vk
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> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:13 AM, John <shore1 at xplornet.com>
> wrote:
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> > 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?
> >
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> >  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.
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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
> >  >
> >  > 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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