[SCCC] WPX Rule Change Poll

[Bruce Horn]

Hi,

I always operate low power unassisted in contests, so I'd prefer that the WPX retain a separate unassisted category. However, the decision to combine unassisted/assisted into one category won't affect my participation. On the other hand, I have much stronger feelings about keeping separate single-op categories for CQWW.

>From my perspective the existence of an assisted category sometimes dramatically affects my ability to work DX as a low power unassisted op. If I run across a needed multiplier CQing without answers or with a manageable pileup, I have to hope I'm able to work them before the assisted hordes descend on them. I also think the existence of assistance has exacerbated the bad habits of some DX stations to not identify themselves for long periods of times (many minutes in some cases) because they believe those calling them arrived knowing their call signs.

73 de Bruce, WA7BNM   (bhorn at hornucopia.com)

----- Original Message -----
From: "SCCC Reflector" <sccc at contesting.com>
To: "SCCC Reflector" <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 10:16:47 PM
Subject: [SCCC] WPX Rule Change Poll

Hi SCCCers,

I'm sure you all know about the recent rule change for the CQ WPX CW & 
SSB contests that eliminates separate single-op assisted and unassisted 
categories, allowing all single-ops to use spotting assistance.

I'd like to know what others think so I'm running an informal poll.  
Please reply, either directly to me or on the reflector, and answer the 
following two questions:


1) What is your opinion of the CQ WPX CW & SSB rule change allowing 
assistance for all single-ops?

- I support the change.
- I oppose the change.
- I do not care either way.

2) How will this change affect your level of participation in next 
year's CQ WPX contests?

- I will operate more because of the change.
- I will operate less because of the change.
- It will not affect my participation.
- I do not know.


73 & Happy Thanksgiving,

Axel, KI6RRN
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