[CQ-Contest] CQWW SSB 2017 Effective DQ

[Jeff Clarke]

Tom,

I was thinking more along the line that you wouldn't register for a 
specific category (.i.e .15 meter single band) but just that you are 
planning on operating in some SB category seriously where you could 
possibly have a top 5 finish. That would give you the flexibility to 
change your category right before the contest starts. For example say 
you planned on doing 15 single band and and right before the contest the 
conditions went sour and you decide to switched to 20 single. This would 
allow you to do this.

Jeff



On 1/30/2018 9:51 PM, Tom Haavisto wrote:
> I would be fine with this, but it will take time (a few years) for 
> folks to get used to the idea of pre-registering for a category.
>
> That said, I want to point out something that happened to me a few 
> years ago:  I was all set to do a SOABHP.  Five minutes before the 
> contest, I turned on the amp to let it warm up and there was a big 
> bang as the power supply let go. Needless to say, no QSO's made in the 
> contest (had not yet started), and I ran as LP.  IF we go down this 
> road, I would hope there is some room to change categories to account 
> for last minute equipment issues.  Perhaps a post contest explanation 
> of "Here is what happened..."
>
>
> Tom - VE3CX
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 7:36 PM, Jeff Clarke <ku8e at ku8e.com 
> <mailto:ku8e at ku8e.com>> wrote:
>
>     Here's an idea. Why not have a pre-registration process before the
>     contest that you are going to be a serious entry? Much like we
>     register teams for the NA Sprint and NAQP.  Only entries that
>     follow this process will be eligible for plaques and certificates.
>     If someone doesn't do this ( just playing around??) their score
>     can still be listed and not classified as an administrative entry.
>     For those that choose to follow this process state the rules or
>     conditions (i.e recording the contest) on the web page this form
>     is located on. This will eliminate any confusion anyone might have.
>
>     I would even be willing to help CQ with the coding to implement
>     this. I've done similar stuff on my web pages for ku8e.com
>     <http://ku8e.com> and the Georgia QSO Party. You fill out a form,
>     it stores that information in a mySQL database and sends a
>     confirmation email to the person who submitted the form.
>
>     BTW I didn't know the story about MM0LID until I read this email
>     thread. Not only did it appear he cheated using a made up call
>     sign but also violated FCC rules. When something like this gets
>     out it sure doesn't help your reputation and it's going to raise
>     red flags for a contest sponsor every time you submit an entry.
>
>     Jeff KU8E
>
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