[TRLog] Re: QCWA contest

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I wrote the QCWA and complained about their contest format and here is what
they said, so I think there is hope for future years.

Mark, N5OT

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>Hi Mark,
>
>Thanks so much for your comments.
>
>Yes, I can certainly understand the problems with regard to changing
>formats of the QCWA QSL parties, and the adverse effects upon an
>existing logging programme.
>
>There was a very good reason however that we had to update the format. 
>That was that we collected this huge file of suggestions from our past
>participants as to what was wrong with the past formats, and further
>suggestions as to how to improve the thing.  Most of them were very
>valid, and the ones which were not, we ignored. The ones which
>seemed sensible we tried to incorporate in the 1998 party.
>
>I am really on the same wavelength as your thinking.  I think once we get
>the thing right, we should stabilize it ASAP and keep it that way for
>some years. 
>
>A lot of my QCWA Board  Members feel that a log programme is not a worry
>in that this is NOT a contest.  But yours truly, who recently got a new
>(WJ2O) logging pgmne, really loves the convenience, and I would like to
>see one developed for our QSO party.  In fact, 2 of our members are
>working on it now, and are optimistic it can be developed. Exchange-wise
>is simple enough in that only 3 pieces of info are exchanged - Year, Name
>and Chapter # (or State, Prov or Country if No Chap # is available).
>
>My objective is certainly to Stabilize the rules.  If there are any
>significant suggested changes however from the membership, we will
>consider them.  I worked mobile this past weekend, and quite enjoyed it,
>and had little difficulty in piling up over 17,000 points.  Would have
>been more comfortable of course at home with a decent antenna and good
>chair to sit in!!
>
>Thanks once again Mark for your comments.
>
>73, Croft, VE3CT

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