[UK-CONTEST] Contesting + support

[Adrian Rees]

It seems to me that perhaps rather than another contest to be added to the calendar, the addition of a new section to each of the contests in the calendar (RSGB that is) would be the way forward...?
 
My rational behind this is that it seems all the contests that we enter are categorised by power and station type, whereas if newcomers are to be encouraged, a Rookie category or even Apprentice category would be a better way to go, ie instead of power, skill level, would be the category.
 
Perhaps the Club Calls and Sprints would be the place for this sections in particular ?
 
Say a Club entering the contest with its usual call, but run by one or more M3's / M6's, with a watchful eye / encouragement being given by a seasoned operator. In particular I see this section being the most basic and simple type of section, just concentrating on operating skills / mic awareness / contest exchange, no Cluster Connectivity, S&P, no "Big Knob , Little Knob" techniques etc etc.
 
Too be honest, I think an additional section like this simplified section, should be introduced to all contests, as it not only levels the playing fields allowing stations to compete on a like for like basis, but would signal that ANY can station can win, in its category. I know some of you will say this is dumbing down the skill, but adding a time limit of 2 or 3 years then the station "has" to move up a level, will maintain the skill level, indeed should develop it.
 
My own introduction to contesting was in 1981 with the Liverpool Club (L&D ARS - G3AHD) at the tender age of 16....didn't bother with a licence as I did enough operating in the R.Signals and FCO, but thats another story.
 
73
 
Adrian MW1LCR 

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From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com on behalf of Roger G3SXW
Sent: Fri 18/07/2008 12:03
To: UIK-Contest
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Contesting + support



WPX has a Rookie category. See: http://www.cqwpx.com/rules.htm

f) Rookie (ROOKIE)**: To enter this category you must have been licensed as
a radio amateur three (3) years or less on the date of the contest.

73 de Roger/G3SXW.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob - G4LMW" <g4lmw at btconnect.com>
To: "Richard Newstead" <g3cwi at btconnect.com>
Cc: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Contesting + support


> Thanks Richerd
>
> Maybe I am being to choosy in my contests!
>
> At my age and level of fitness, I was looking for (HF) contests I can do
> from home. My original question wasn't so much around "contests for
> beginners" - rather than prizes for newcomers within existing contests.
>
> A glance at all the results will show the "usual suspects" at the top of
> the
> pile, and I would not wish to deny them their rightful place (I hope to be
> there with them someday). But perhaps a certificate for any operator who
> has
> never had a top 10 finish or "best newcomer" (whether top 10 or position#
> 347!). It is like so many things these days. A lot of people don't take
> part
> 'cos they fell they can never win.
>
> I often wonder why Tottenham Hotspur continue to enter the premier league
> each year.
>
> 73, Rob
> G4LMW
> http://www.G4LMW.co.uk <http://www.g4lmw.co.uk/> 
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Newstead" <g3cwi at btconnect.com>
> To: "Rob - G4LMW" <g4lmw at btconnect.com>
> Cc: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 10:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Contesting + support
>
>
>> On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:48:37 +0100, Rob - G4LMW <g4lmw at btconnect.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Perhaps they were poorly supported because no one knows about them?
>>>
>>> Which contests are they? I have had a good look around the "Sport Radio"
>>> pages and can find nothing targeted for "newcomers"
>>>
>>> Am I looking in the wrong place?
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> They are the Backpackers series of contests. The 2m ones are especially
>> suitable for beginners and are described as such in the rules. The "Sport
>> Radio" pages refer to them this month.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Richard
>> G3CWI
>>
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