[RTTY] Official word on NAQP CW & RTTY RU 2011

[Andrei Stchislenok]

 *the good news is that it
will be 2022 before the next potential overlap.*

I agree with this decision. Smart enough. Will be playing in both events.
Thank you

2010/12/14 Dean Wood <cqden6de at gmail.com>

> Forwarding WA7BNM's message from the cq-contest reflector:
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I know there's been discussions on some of the reflectors regarding
> the weekend conflict between the NAQP CW and ARRL RTTY Roundup
> contests in January.
>
> I've elected to not change the historic weekend of the NAQP CW
> contest. When the ARRL moved the RTTY Roundup to the NAQP CW weekend
> in the past in 2000 and 2005, the CW contest was held as scheduled. My
> review of reflector comments posted at that time did not reveal a
> serious disruption to NAQP CW. Because of the large number of NAQP
> participants who do not frequent the contest reflector and to
> discourage other contests from moving to the second weekend in
> January, I believe it's important to maintain the predictable date of
> the contest. I'm hopeful that the contesters in the two contests can
> cooperate to minimize the degree of overlap during the first 12 hours
> of the Roundup.
>
> I realize this decision will inconvenience those who would like to
> make a serious effort in both contests, but the good news is that it
> will be 2022 before the next potential overlap.
>
> The rules on the NCJ web site have been updated.
>
> 73 de Bruce, WA7BNM   (bhorn at hornucopia.com)
> Manager, NAQP CW/SSB Contests
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