[TOEC] Fw: SAC CW SM5MX SOAB LP

[Mikael Larsmark]

Hello

I think in the TS category, there should be a very clear definition of 
what is allowed.

For example, my opinion is
Single triband beam, that means no stacks but a FB33, KT34XA, OB16-3 etc.
Single element, is according to me a single vertical or a dipole

I don't have any problem with such a category. It still doesn't make it 
an leveled playing field, but it sure levels it out a bit with those 
guys not needing to compete against the monster stations.

One could however discuss, why single monobanders should not be allowed 
if a OB16-3 is allowed, since its pretty much a bunch of monobanders on 
the same boom.

Its tricky stuff...

Mike, SM2WMV (SJ2W)

On 2011-09-20 12:26, Rolf Salme, SM5MX wrote:
> Mats,
>
>>> Imagine a huge one element Rhombic antenna compared to a G5RV @ 7 meters height
>
> I'm sorry to tell you that you seem to have missed my point, to some extent.
>
> Yes, a hefty Rhombic is made of wires, for sure - but it is "A Beam", so it
> ought to compete in a category different from the G5RV's, IMHO.
>
> My proposal was "Beam" vs. "No Beam", regardless of the beam material.
> Maybe my words were somewhat fuzzy on that point.
>
> I know that the next challenge I am about to receive regarding this is "How to define
> what makes an antenna a beam. Is a dipole a beam compared to an isotropic antenna?"
> et cetera, et cetera. Sorry to make you disappointed, guys, but I will refrain from
> getting involved in that qualified exercise in hairsplitting for paper tigers.
>
> Mats, the unfortunate fate of our hobby is that a 100 % level playing field is an
> impossibility.
>
> 73,
> Rolf
> SM5MX
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: Mats Strandberg<sm6lrr at gmail.com>
> To: "Rolf Salme, SM5MX"<sm5mx at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "toec at contesting.com"<toec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [TOEC] SAC CW SM5MX SOAB LP
>
>
> Hello Rolf,
>
> You have several valid points in your argumentation, but just to exclude the TB part and name a category Wires does not automatically create a more fair playground...
>
> The difference between wire antennas can be at least the same as between a wire antenna and a tribander.
>
> Imagine a huge one element Rhombic antenna compared to a G5RV @ 7 meters height...
>
> So my opinion is that TB&  Wires is a suitable category that will create an interesting "contest within the contest".
>
> 73 de RA/SM6LRR, Mats
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