[CQ-Contest] WW Committee feared that some of the non-assisted hotshots would take the opportunity to drop down to the 24-hour category for the sake of an easy

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Bravo, Steve!

I would just add one point.  I've been told that the 1 radio no spotting 
caveats were added because some folks on the CQ Committee were concerned 
that non-assisted hot-shots would drop down to the 24-hour overlay 
unless these things were outlawed.  I frankly doubt this, particularly 
with respect to the assisted/non-assisted angle.  However, instead of 
sitting on the sidelines, it is important that supporters of the 24-hour 
category enter it this year, so that we can credibly make the argument 
for loosening that restriction next time.

To encourage participation, I have funded a Classic overlay/World top 
score plaque for 2013.  It doesn't show up on the web site yet, but it 
*is* funded, and I'm sure they'll fix that before the contest.  This is 
your chance for some nice hardwood.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/22/2013 9:26 AM, Steve London wrote:
> And a special reminder....
>
> There is a new overlay entry category - CLASSIC
>
> The principle features are:
>
> - 24 hours
> - 1 radio
> - No DX spotting
>
> See the rules for more details.
>
> Many CQ-Contest readers have been asking for this category. Hope you 
> will be taking advantage of it.
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
>
> On 10/22/2013 05:20 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
>> CQ WW SSB is less than 4 days away!  Let's all hope conditions 
>> continue to
>> be as good as they have been recently.
>>
>>
>>
>> Reminder that the rules have changed for 2013.  Please take a moment 
>> to read
>> over them at http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm
>>
>>
>>
>> I am receiving many questions.  Take some time and read through the
>> Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cqww.com/rules_faq.htm
>>
>>
>>
>> The FAQ page provides some additional explanation of the rules and
>> clarifications that explain how the CQWW Contest Committee will judge 
>> the
>> logs.
>>
>>
>>
>> Good luck to everyone in the contest!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Randy Thompson, K5ZD
>> Director - CQ WW DX Contest
>>
>> email: k5zd at cqww.com
>> web:<http://www.cqww.com/> www.cqww.com
>>
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