I hope this contest stays low power.  Years ago most contestants of the ARRL SS ran low power and got a mult for doing so.  The limit was 150 watts INPUT.  Vic Clark W4KFC told me that if you cannot work all of the US and Canada with 150 watts input then you need better antennas.
 
I suggest that the amateurs running the amps have to live with their cheating and will be caught sooner or later.
 
Dave K4JRB