[CQ-Contest] The 2021 Unassisted Challenge

[N4ZR]

I had missed this change in the WPX rules, which I deplore, and I'm glad 
that N6MJ et al have taken up the cudgels.  In my opinion it never made 
any sense to merge assisted and unassisted.  Even though I largely 
operate assisted, the distinction is real and should not be ignored.  If 
the best operators went assisted, they would definitely win, because S&P 
rates (when dueling 2-band CQs slow down) and multiplier totals will 
definitely show an effect.  Let those who want one or the other make 
their choice - don't pretend there is no practical difference.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 3/12/2021 6:23 PM, Ken K6MR wrote:
> This is wonderful!  Many have talked about doing something like this, but you have grabbed the ring!
>
> Thank you and I look forward to the results.  Real contesting!
>
> Ken K6MR
>
> From: Daniel Craig<mailto:unassistedchallenge at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:05
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com<mailto:cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] The 2021 Unassisted Challenge
>
> We invite U.S. Amateurs to participate in the 2021 Unassisted Challenge.
> The Challenge is open to Amateurs in the lower 48 States who enter the 2021
> CQ WPX SSB and/or CW contests in the single-op category but do NOT use
> spotting assistance.  Even though CQ WPX no longer recognizes separate
> unassisted categories, we feel the need to continue having such
> categories.
>
> To enter, email your Cabrillo log (as submitted to CQ WPX) to
> unassistedchallenge at gmail.com.  Please indicate from which CQ Zone you
> operated in the text of the message.  We also encourage you to post your
> score to www.3830scores.com<http://www.3830scores.com> and select the unassisted overlay.
>
> High Power and Low Power winners in CQ Zones 3, 4, and 5 will receive a
> plaque (six plaques available in each event).  We encourage operators
> throughout the world to participate as single-op unassisted also, but
> plaques are only available for the lower 48.
>
> Full details and rules coming soon!  Send any questions to
> unassistedchallenge at gmail.com.  Please forward to your friends and clubs!
>
> Axel KI6RRN
> Dan N6MJ
>
> Note: the Unassisted Challenge is not affiliated with CQ or CQ WPX.
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