[SECC] Fwd: 2021 GQP

[Jeff Clarke]

OK we will keep the multipliers as is. If there isn't any interest in 
having W4AN and W4NT as bonus stations I will remove that as well. I 
will keep the rule allowing multi-op entries from more than one station 
location in the same county until COVID-19 isn't an issue anymore. So 
basically we will revert back to 2019 rules with the exception of the 
new multi-op rule.

Jeff

On 1/8/2021 12:57 PM, chaz at w4gkf.com wrote:
> I would like to strongly echo Scott’s remarks:
>
> *"If it’s not broke, don’t “fix” it."*
>
> Chaz W4GKF
> GQP Awards Manager
>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From: *Scott Straw <kb4kbs at gmail.com <mailto:kb4kbs at gmail.com>>
>> *Subject: **[SECC] 2021 GQP*
>> *Date: *January 8, 2021 at 9:40:14 AM EST
>> *To: *SECC <secc at contesting.com <mailto:secc at contesting.com>>
>>
>> My thoughts:
>>
>> 1. There seems to be a rising tone of defensiveness seeping into this 
>> thread.  Let’s step back carefully and read what is presented, remain 
>> objective, and then carefully read what is authored (before pressing 
>> send) and of course, remain objective.
>>
>> 2. State QSO parties should be, and generally are, intended to be FUN 
>> operating events that encourage casual operators, both in-state and 
>> out-of-state, to get on the air and operate.  Let’s not take this so 
>> seriously that we suck the fun out of it.
>>
>> 3. Any and all rules should be formed and crafted to push fun into 
>> the GQP, not suck it out.  Out-of-state operators chasing 1x1 
>> callsigns and bonus stations are obvious examples of the push, so 
>> long as the objectives are reasonably obtained by the casual operator 
>> (even though it is an “operating event”, 13 Colonies is presented as 
>> Exhibit A).
>>
>> 4. As to the “other side of the coin”, there needs to be incentive 
>> for the casual in-state operator to be active as well. A crazy idea 
>> to encourage in-state activity would be to count each S/P as a 
>> multiplier PER BAND.  Of course this would mean a MAJOR contest 
>> software re-write, so its likely not practical for 2021.
>>
>> 5. The “COVID Concession”, allowing neighbors in the same county to 
>> act as a multi-two team from their separate homes with a single 
>> callsign seems like a great way to encourage in-state activity also. 
>>  Coordination of bands and modes among team members to avoid 
>> simultaneous band/mode operation is not insurmountable.  I would like 
>> to see this provision extended and encouraged.  If the team is unable 
>> to use a single log connected via Internet for scoring, the two 
>> separate logs can easily be melded together afterward before submission.
>>
>> 6. With every proposed amendment to the rules, the preeminent 
>> question should be “will this encourage more activity?”.
>>
>> Finally, a personal note. As an AV Field Engineer, I get sent on a 
>> lot of service calls.  Here are some of my main axioms:
>> - Let’s verify that it’s broken before we jump in and start trying to 
>> fix it.
>> - The lack of a desired feature doesn’t mean it’s broken.
>> - The presence of an undesired feature doesn’t mean it’s broken.
>>
>> My main guiding principle was taught to me by my son: “Dad, if it’s 
>> not broken anymore, stop fixing it”.
>>
>> My calendar is cleared for April 10-11, 2021.
>>
>> Scott Straw, KB4KBS
>> Roswell, Georgia USA
>> (EM74tb)
>>
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