[UK-CONTEST] BERU-HQ stations

[Bob Henderson]

I say, I say, I say, Chris

Isn't it that GM, GW, GJ etc are provinces of Great Britain as opposed 
to member states of the Commonwealth of Great Britain & Northern 
Ireland?  Wouldn't redefining the provinces of GB as Commonwealth member 
states require history be rewritten?

Regardless, I cannot agree the nature of the event would be unchanged 
were your proposal adopted.  Currently all provinces of GB share a 
substantially level playing field.  If each province were considered an 
independent entity within the Commonwealth Contest, the playing field 
will be tipped to favour operation from the provinces.  The minor 
provinces would as a consequence become the most advantaged.

I make no claim over whether such a change might be good, bad or ugly, 
merely that it WOULD indeed alter "the nature of the contest".

Just give me a moment to find my tin hat.  :-)

Bob, 5B4AGN



Chris Tran ZL1CT wrote:
> Hello Clive (et al)
>
> Over the years the separate DXCC entities which make up the UK have
> periodically requested that GM, GW, GJ etc. all count as separate bonuses in
> BERU. Personally I can see no reason why this cannot be the case - I don't
> believe it would alter the 'nature of the contest' in any way except to
> potentially increase the activity - but it might alter the results table.
>
> It hardly seems fair or logical that e.g. VE is one DXCC entity, yet is
> allowed potentially 7 or more HQ stations, whereas the UK consists of 7 DX
> entities, with only 1 HQ station.
>
> Perhaps the time has come to update/clarify the rules - the team contest has
> been a very positive change, so why not the redefinition of the UK as more
> than a single Commonwealth Call area ?
>
> 73
> Chris
> ZL1CT / GM3WOJ  www.qsl.net/gm3woj/beru2009.htm
>
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