[SECC] GQP changes

[Jay Pryor]

Plaques should be awarded even if there is only one entry in a 
category.  As has been pointed out, a contestant should not be penalized 
just because he/she has the only entry in a category.  In fact it is not 
unusual for some contesters in the most popular contests to choose a 
category in which they have the best chance for the top position.  There is 
nothing wrong with that.  Also, as a plaque sponsor I have no problem with 
a single entry winning the plaque I am sponsoring.  And from an operational 
standpoint it is cumbersome for the person handling production of the 
plaques to carry over the money from one year to the next if there is no 
plaque winner in a category.

Jay, K4OGG




At 06:25 PM 12/6/2005, Michael Condon wrote:
>All,
>   I have had some feedback that the basic rules are OK.  I have put in a 
> couple of items that were commented here.  We can refine more as we go.
>
>   On the start and end times from, I would like to hear from the rover 
> guys on the item by Gary WB4SQ about a 2 PM local start time.  The rovers 
> carry the ball for GQP.  Their great cooperation/competition really make 
> a lot of our counties available and their comments are requested.
>
>   On another topic,
>   I propose that we allow three types of entries, SSB, CW, and Mixed.
>   The awards for these entries can be discussed further,  but as a base I 
> propose that in place of plaques for the new entries, certificates be 
> issued for the appropriate awards as are now issued.
>   I also propose that Ed's comment of needing 3 entries in a 
> category/class be met for an award to be issued be adopted.  This may 
> trim the total award set a bit.
>
>   This allows us to make the change, and fill in as time goes on for 
> plaques sponsors.  It also allows the current plaque sponsors to keep 
> their great support, or to change it as they may wish.
>
>   There may be some backfill on the rules to comb down this change, but 
> lets hear your comments.
>
>   I do not have a problem with the 1 vs 2 points for SSB vs 
> CW...  although a line of reason would reverse the situation based on the 
> bandwidth/sensitivity advantage of CW...
>
>   My approach is to make our event open to many forms of participation.
>   This is why I think the use of spots by all is good, let's use all the 
> toys we have.
>
>   Thanks to Hal for posting on SEDXC...
>
>   Thanks,
>   Mike, NE4S
>
>
>
>Please use ne4s at iham.us as my address.
>Be well,
>Thanks
>
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