[CQ-Contest] Flashback - Is It Time?

[Steve London]

Just let the operator choose any starting time. From that point, they 
can operate for the next 24 hours, should they decide to be even do that 
much.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On 04/03/2013 10:32 AM, Richard F DiDonna NN3W wrote:
> Picking best 24 hours is pretty absurd IMHO. I'll just run the
> statistical analysis of one hour chunks - or even one minute chunks - to
> see which gives the best QSO and point ratio. i can guarantee you that
> the big stations will win this one.
>
> Make it 24 hours straight and be done with it (not that I agree with any
> 24 hour window at all). Of course, someone in the world is going to
> complain that a particular start time is prejudicial for some reason.
>
> 73 Rich NN3W
>
> On 4/3/2013 10:38 AM, Edward Sawyer wrote:
>> I can support this effort. Doesn't burden the sponsors yet and we see who
>> actually bellies up. I certainly hope that ALL of the vocal people on
>> this
>> reflector operated the CQ WW/ARRL DX both modes to show their
>> dedication and
>> commitment to operating and competing as much as rendering opinion.
>>
>>
>> I think that 30 min off times and 6 stages is too generous. Are we
>> competing or just accommodating convenience? Need to decide which it is.
>>
>>
>> I think that N4OGW's suggestion of "the best 24" as long as you
>> operate at
>> least 24 will be very demoralizing for this group. The best 24 f the 40+
>> crowd is likely as good or better than the best 24 for the 24 crowd.
>> If you
>> think any of us are sleeping or eating during that 24.you really are not
>> paying attention.
>>
>>
>> Ed N1UR
>>
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