[UK-CONTEST] Consultation - NFD

[G3SJJ]

Which is more or less what was proposed in the first place.

I really do wish we could get away from the references to Cluster 
though. You can't start re-writing the definition of a multi operator 
section.

Multi-op is multi-op is Cluster is multi-op is networking is whatever 
isn't single operator. End. Next thing is people will say "Oh I didn't 
realise G9XXX/P used more than one computer, we want it limited to only 
one computer because we are a poor club and can't afford a network 
cable."  In fact, already we have seen a comment about not using SR2O. 
We all agree Cluster has limited use in some contests like Club Calls, 
Low Power Field Day, but if someone wants to go that trouble then it is 
their choice not ours. Likewise if someone has the expertise to use the 
facilities the radio was designed then that is good. G4DRS and myself 
designed the GU8D SR2O switching unit for use with the Ft1kMP, and then 
modified it to include the mHam Voice Keyer facility. It is most useful 
in SSB contests Our choice whether we use it or not.

Chris G3SJJ


Ed - G3SQX wrote:
> Re: NFD consultation
>
> There seem to be two schools of thought.
>
> (1)  Let us not turn it into yet another multi-mode, multi-national,
> multi-section, multi-watt, multi-rule contest.  I pretty much agree with
> this, but can also see the point of:
>
> (2)  Let's move on, "We want and need more activity from Euro countries so
> we need an EFD contest".  And "Oh dear: cluster-objectors hijacking the
> discussion, again. A minor FD issue".  (Cluster is not really appropriate to
> a FD-style operation, in my book, and most reflectees seem to agree).
>
>
> Here's a possibility that might satisfy both--
>
> == A restricted section, much like the current one (perhaps some Eu
> harmonisation), no cluster, 100w, one wire antenna, etc.  Runs under current
> NFD scoring.  And a low power section under similar rules.
>
> == An open section, virtually anything goes (but must be a bona fide FD
> operation), cluster, any antennas, any rigs, maximum licensed power, etc.
> Runs under Eu-style scoring.
>
>
> Both sections would have their results published in Radcom, and both would
> get submitted to the Eu FD tables.  Of course, the new restricted section
> people might not win any Eu awards, but their results would
> contribute to the entrants in this part of the contest.  It could be that 
> the open section people would also not win too many NFD awards, but that 
> remains to be seen.
>
> Would this satisfy those who want a full-blooded contest, and also those who
> want to retain some of the traditions of NFD as we still know it?
>
> 73,
>
> Ed, G3SQX
>
>
>
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