[CQ-Contest] NAQP Revised Rules

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Working mults and using packet is a different skill set.  I know a lot 
of people that like it. Some like to work just mults, etc. To each their 
own.  Spinning the dial doesn't teach me anything.

Packet is allowed in this contest . If you use it and you are a single 
op with one radio you get classified into a class of multi operator with 
two transmitters.  Once again they can do whatever they want.

If you want to not include packet then remove it for M2 as well or not.  
Apparently this contest needs packet but just not for Single Ops.  A bit 
of hypocrisy here don't you think?

What other contest dumps single ops into a M2 class because they use 
packet that has been in contesting for how many years now.

Congrats on having more participants that the contest can handle, no 
need to find new ways to keep people interested.   <Sarcasm off>  Back 
under my rock.

I am willing to be that many use packet anyway and turn in SO scores or 
they don't turn in scores.

W0MU





On 12/13/2016 8:22 PM, Tom Haavisto wrote:
> There was some discussion about this issue some months ago here on 
> CQ-Contest.  The consensus was - no packet for single ops, and it 
> seems like a great option.  *Every* contest does not need packet for 
> single ops - just need to learn to spin the dial, or call CQ (a lot) 
> to find those elusive mults!  Consider it a chance to improve your 
> contesting skills.
>
> Not sure why this (continuation) of the rules for single ops will 
> suddenly discourage folks from getting on, as participation seems 
> quite good with the current rules.
>
> Next thing you know, single ops with one radio will complain about 
> folks who have two radios/do SO2R, and state they need to be in a 
> separate class :<evil grin>.
>
> Tom - VE3CX
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 7:51 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com 
> <mailto:w0mu at w0mu.com>> wrote:
>
>     So you either operate SO no assistance or you get stuffed into a
>     M2?  There is no M1?  Why the bias against packet?  So If I want
>     to use packet and chase mults all over I get dumped into a class
>     where there are people using two transmitters at the same time?
>
>     Explain to me how these changes or rules encourage people to get
>     on?  What am I missing here?
>
>     W0MU
>
>
>
>     On 12/13/2016 1:55 PM, Chris Hurlbut wrote:
>
>         The North American QSO Party rules have been revised!
>
>         Current rules found here: http://ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf
>         <http://ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf>
>
>         Please take a moment to read them as there are some
>         significant changes.
>
>         Including, but not limited to:
>         - Expanded multiplier list (Certain stations out east, rejoice!)
>         - Off time rule clarification.
>         - Output power clarification
>         - M/2 classification clarification
>         - Log entry deadline changed to 5 days
>
>         Please pass this info along to any and all reflectors that may
>         find it
>         useful.
>
>         Contest logging software authors, please update your NAQP
>         multiplier lists
>         where applicable.
>
>         NAQP CW is January 14th, SSB is January 21st, and RTTY is
>         February 25th!
>         See you there!
>
>         -Chris KL9A
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