[RTTY] "Rookie" Category?

[Ron]

Well, being new to RTTY, period, I saw the "Rookie" as less than 3 years. I 
have been a ham for over 9 years and have enjoyed many different modes. I am 
currently trying to figure out how to contest in RTTY successfully. I have 
read everything on www.rttycontesting.com and I still am not clear. During 
the CQ WPX contest, I listened / watched the contest to try to learn more. 
But then, I am not in the Rookie category. I think there should be a review 
for that category to look at us "Old Rookies"

73

Ron
KK7GO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <scarroll at mchsi.com>
To: <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:45 AM
Subject: [RTTY] "Rookie" Category?


> There's no doubt this topic will stir up some controversy from every point 
> of
> view, but what he heck I'm game. So here goes...
>
> I was somewhat disappointed to read the classification for the "Rookie"
> category in the CQ WPX (and I'm sure others as well). "... someone 
> licensed
> less than 3 years..." What about the ham who's just starting out in this 
> mode
> and/or never done RTTY contesting, wouldn't that person be a rookie? It's
> confusing, because if I were to use the same logic, then someone licensed 
> for
> 20+ years should have to compete in the "Expert" category, right? But,
> the "Expert" category is based on experience (namely a proven 'Top 10'
> competitor). So, shouldn't the "Rookie" category be based on 
> in-experience?
>
> Just thought I'd shake things up a bit... I've got my fire-retardant suit 
> on,
> so FLAME ON !!!
>
> 73, Steve - K2SC
>
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