[UK-CONTEST] The EURO (European Union Radio Open)

[Paul O'Kane]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Summers" <andy.summers at ttpcom.com>

> If your proposed contest had at least low power and single
> band sections, maybe even a 12 hour section, then I think few
> would complain at it replacing the 21/28.

I'm all for that - I was simply promoting the concept of a new
European Union contest and leaving some of the details for later.

> I'm not too sure about 'call areas'. They would certainly be
> artificial in the UK.

Callsign call areas are not intended to represent geographic
regions - they are an attempt, however crude, to keep
multipliers or bonuses manageable and equitable.  They are
tried and tested in SAC.

> It would be a real coup to hijack the Euro format though and
> could be very popular.

That's a good summary of the situation right now. Chances are
the opportunity won't last for long - as ownership of the proposed
contest is up for grabs.  Which would you prefer - the RSGB
European Open or the (name your country/society) European Open?

BTW, I see from RadCom that the date I suggested (first weekend in
October 2004) clashes with the IOTA/HF convention.

73,
Paul EI5DI