[RTTY] Pileup of Rookies!

[Gary AL9A]

Robert,

I agree the rules need some more work.

Rule 3.2 should clarify that if a Non-Rookie works a Non-Rookie neither 
station gets a QSO point, BUT either or both stations may get multiplier 
credit if it is a new state, province, XE zone, etc.

Rule 5.1 confused me too until I read it several times and finally realized 
that it is written from the perspective of the Rookie.  The Rookie gets 2 
points for working another Rookie, but only one point for working a 
Non-Rookie.  So Rookies get points, plus mults, no matter who they work.

Next topic...

You are absolutely correct about flipping the amp on and saying the heck 
with it - here's an AK mult, any takers?  That's what many AK hams do in the 
NAQP events that are also limited to 100W.  They just submit a check log and 
forget about the score.  A check log category for the Rookie Roundup would 
be beneficial.

73,
Gary AL9A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Chudek - K0RC" <k0rc at citlink.net>
To: <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: August 21, 2011 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Pileup of Rookies!


I think the rules are confusing. In section 3 it says Non-Rookies only
get credit when working Rookies.

_*3) Entry Categories:*_
3.2. Non-Rookies may call CQ, but can only work Rookie stations for
contest credit.

In section 5 it says you get 1 point for each Non-Rookie you work:

_*5) Scoring:*_

5.1. Points: 2 points for completed QSO with a Rookie, 1 point for a
completed QSO with a non-Rookie.

So which is it? You either get points or you don't.

Next topic...

If I were in Alaska and could not make contacts at 100 Watts, I
certainly would consider flipping on the amp and providing the AK
multiplier for all the participants, and then turn in a Checklog.
Unfortunately I don't see that as a classification that can be selected.
I suppose you could simply not turn in a log.

Even if your contacts don't count in the Rookie Roundup, they certainly
would count for WAS and DXCC credits. I'm sure you could please a lot of
rookies too! I know I would call you if I heard you on 80m RTTY, my last
hold out state on that band.

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
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