[CQ-Contest] WRTC qualifying (was Fwd: Re: Why some CaribbeanIslands compete as South America)

[Igor Sokolov]

I have already more then once suggested that the selection criteria for the 
next WRTC should be changed.
Every selection area should organize and conduct 2 or 3  WRTC like 
competitions during selection period (3-4 years) where contenders compete on 
the same field with the same power, same antennas and same propagation. The 
winners will be eligible to go to WRTC proper.
This is not that difficult to organize and expenses could be covered by 
participants in the form of participation fee. That is a lot cheaper then 
building a superstation and allow those antenna and power limited to take a 
chance.
Ural Contest Group does such a competition every year during IARU region 1 
CW contest and winners are not always the owners of big setups at all.
I think there is plenty of time before the next WRTC and perspective hosts 
should consider changing their selection process to incorporate the above 
approach.

73, Igor UA9CDC



> See my comments below LU5DX's:
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> LU5DX said:
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> That is true in part Igor. Despite the fact that WRTC was created to
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> evaluate operators' skills, the qualifying run is held by taking into
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> account the results of those events where mostly location, amount of
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> aluminum, power and several other factors that are beyond what organizers
>
> can control, determine the final standings.
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>
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> I think that finding a better scoring system and probably other Contest
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> "mechanics" like QSO/QSY which will reduce the effects of those factors
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> that go beyond operating skills will be something really possitive for
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> contesting overall. Otherwise, in the end, results are more proportional 
> to
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> the money that people can invest rather than skills.
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>
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> 73,
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>
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> Martin LU5DX
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> Martin,
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> You sir, are a very wise man ! * W O W *
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> While it's certainly true once you are in the WRTC tent, things are very
> fair as to have matched stations and antennas (especially in the last 2-3
> WRTC's) it HASN'T been entirely fair to get there, now has it?
>
> Depending where in the world you live (if your WRTC zone has Mega or
> Superstations for example) and the depth of your pockets (how rich you 
> are)
> Those 2 factors will certain affect your eligibility more than
>
> your skill level (I believe). Deep pockets allows you to build a huge
> station and/or go to rare locations where you can also get WRTC pts.
>
>
>
> I have never really paid attention until recently as my contesting has 
> waxed
> and waned over the decades, but there sure seems to be a lot of REALLY 
> loud
> Low Power stations since February.
>
> If you follow the WRTC rules, you know what I am referring to.
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>
>
> Good post Martin.  A real reality check.  Am I complaining?  Well, yes, 
> yes
> I guess I am ! ;-)
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> Mike VE9AA Verticals and dipoles/wires + 1 vy low tribander..WRTC Zone NA 
> #7
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> Mike, Coreen & Corey
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> Keswick Ridge, NB
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