Topband: The East Coast Advantage

[Julius Fazekas]

Hi Bob,

> We passed along the trophy over pizza and beer. What a concept!

Intra/Inter Club awards do sound nice, think these were more common years ago. Peer competition has it's own rewards.
> 
> Only we ourselves can make it more interesting and
> challenging. I suggest that 
> we step up to the plate and ad more trophies and awards for
> the West Coast. We 
> could also increase the brackets for trophies to include
> more QRP and Low Power awards.

That seems to be a big part of the equation, getting folks to sponsor awards, particularly in the LP categories, where the bulk of the participants play. I realize that committing $50 to $100 for years is not something everyone can or wants to do. I've suggested on CQ-Contest that a pool be established so folks could contribute as best they could. 

Even if only a couple per cent sent in a few bucks or Euros every year there could be a well funded pool for awards. Of course, I realize that puts an additional burden on the contest sponsor's record keeping and awarding/shipping process.

After looking at the growth of "major" contests in this months NCJ (CW is alive and well), it seems that this would be a workable option.

I tend to follow categories that interest me and which I compete, SOLP and QRP. Like most others follow my friends scores. 

73,
Julius


Julius Fazekas
N2WN

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