[UK-CONTEST] Packet Cluster in Contests

[Andy Summers]

> From: "G3SJJ" <g3sjj at btinternet.com>
> Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 18:47:05 +0100
>
> No Andy. The reference was concerning single ops. Packet Cluster is
> really another operator so is therefore is allowed in multi-op categories.

I have to confess I hadn't spotted the link between packet cluster and
multi-op. I now notice that I can't think of any multi-op contest rules that
include an unassisted section. So in this respect, it's a fair cop! Setting
traditions aside however, what's stopping the rules being changed for the
restricted section, or at least having an unassisted category in the
restricted section? After all, there's the open section for those of us who
like setting up elaborate stations.

> I prefer the current rules, you can have a second operator being utilised
> instead of getting bored and it is a good way to give lesser experiencd
> operators
> some valuable tuition.

I sympathise with this view. I guess it depends on how many ops you can
muster. At present we're down to three, which is the minimum possible to be
able to spot 100% of the time and get any sleep (wimps I hear you say!). I
wonder if there would be any more entries if a competitive station could be
realised by 2 ops (or even 1 op) using a bog standard 100W transceiver to a
G5RV, say. Yes, yes, I know this contest is aimed at clubs, but I did
consider doing just this before hooking up with my present cohorts.

Enough of my ramblings, good luck in the contest!

73,
Andy.