[CQ-Contest] WRTC - NOT 2022 BUT THE FUTURE

[Stan Stockton]

> From Zone 33 to work into EU on 160M it is akin to shooting ducks in a barrel - from VK and ZL to work EU on 160 it is an achievement -even with large beverages low noise and big verticals it is hard work.

Trent,

Just wanted to make sure you understand that a station in zone 33 could work 25,000 Europeans on 160 in a contest and that would make absolutely no difference in a VK or ZL's chance to qualify for WRTC.  VK and ZL do not compete with zone 33 stations for qualifying.  They only compete against other stations in their selection area.

73... Stan, K5GO

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:21 PM, Trent Sampson <vk4ts at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> What are we trying to achieve with WRTC?
> 
> Not 2022 but the future.
> 
> If it is a contester get together with a feel-good outcome, then we just need a hotel with a bar.
> 
> If we want to make it a challenge for the best of the best from all over the globe, then we need criteria that will achieve same.
> 
> From Zone 33 to work into EU on 160M it is akin to shooting ducks in a barrel - from VK and ZL to work EU on 160 it is an achievement -even with large beverages low noise and big verticals it is hard work.
> 
> Do we need to follow the IARU model, noting it is the IARU Contest it is based on and determine a selection criterion based on the IARU member societies and allow qualification nomination to come from the societies?
> 
> What benefit is there of allowing Youth contesters? It makes us feel good - but frankly what is the point of allowing a soft goal to youth? What is the point of Wild Cards?
> 
> The Olympics has a separate competition for Youth - maybe we could follow in 2026 or even a separate competition for the disabled.
> 
> It needs to start now so that the criteria is well established before the end of the 2022 event but change does need to happen.
> 
> Will be interested in the feedback
> 
> 73
> 
> Trent VK4TS
> 
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> 
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