[UK-CONTEST] VHF-NFD Fixed Stations

[Andy Swiffin]

 >>> On 09/07/2009 at 14:39, in message <c66.571cc692.37874cfe at aol.com>,
<G3RAU at aol.com> wrote:

>   So, in my view, fxd  stns should be 
> encouraged to operate without restrictions &  provide extra Qs for the /P 
> guys, but that's all, no prizes, no awards,  & check logs only. Doing that 
> stops any danger of fxd stns "winning" or  trying to dominate the contest.  

I disagree.

There is no danger of fixed stations "wining" they're in their own little category and can only compete amongst themselves.

It was a forward thinking idea - to give those who for whatever reason weren't able to go out portable on their own or with a group a way of making a more active participation.   

The category was a great idea, however the no cqing and 100W rule ruins it by yet again putting at an advantage those in IO91 and environs and totally disadvantages those on the peripheries of the country.    (just like the M2 mults in NAC). 

Andy
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