[CQ-Contest] Entry Class -- CQWW Classic Overlay As It Should Be

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

As one of those who has advocated a 24-hour class for CQWW for well over 
a decade, I was gratified last year when Randy announced the Classic 
overlay.  My enthusiasm was somewhat dampened, though, when the final 
rule banned spotting assistance as well as SO2R.

I imagine that these restrictions were added to allay the concerns of 
the 48-hours-at-any-cost types, but they strike me as unnecessary.  This 
year, I will be entering what I prefer to call the 
Classic-As-It-Should-Be category, with spotting assistance from the RBN 
(of course).  I am not using SO2R simply because I am no longer set up 
for it, but otherwise I intend to adhere to the Classic rules.  I think 
it will be an interesting tactical challenge to try to maximize my 
score, give my location and antennas, operating within those limits.  
True, there'll be no certificate in it for me, but that's secondary.

Want to join me?  Should Classic be changed next year to eliminate these 
restrictions?

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73, Pete N4ZR
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