[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

[David Gilbert]

As a long time (and vocal) proponent of a 24 hour category, I really 
don't have a problem with the restrictions.  It was never intended to 
appeal to "hard core" contesters, who are much more likely to push for 
more hours, and I would place most SO2R players in that hard core 
category.  It was intended to encourage hams who knew they would never 
place high in a 48 hour category (remember those 90% who operate less 
than 24 hours?) to make a serious effort ... and going up against SO2R 
stations hardly does that.

In addition, one of the appeals to me of a 24 hour category was the 
additional emphasis on strategy that it would bring.  The choice of 
operating times and bands presumably will have even greater leverage, 
and relying on spotting assistance to help make those decisions defeats 
that.  The emphasis now is on operators having to make their own choices 
instead of band maps doing it for them.

So I'm fine with the rules as they are now and I hope they don't change.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR 
<n4zr at contesting.com>wrote:
>> 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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>> http://reversebeacon.net,
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>> ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.
>>
>> 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
>>>