[UK-CONTEST] IOTA -" nul points" for Fixed-to-Fixed, pse!

[Chris G3SJJ]

  I think I am happy with this though still trying to work through the logistical implications when actually operating in the contest as opposed 
sitting here 50 weeks before next year's event!

One of the challenges with drawing up contest rules is not to change too often. The last tweaking of points was in 2001 so I reckon 10 years on should 
be a reasonable time span. I am happy with the n-i to n-i change but interestingly the i to n-i increase to five points has a similar ring to pre-2001.

My feeling would be to go to the 1 pointer change and re-assess in say a further 5 years. We need the non-island participation as well. I recall this 
being a strong point during discussions I was involved with.

Another aspect is the mini-dxpeditions also recently mentioned, but I would like to see emphasis on multi-op low power. Radio should be a social hobby 
and the MO LP section is ideal for encouraging teamworking and sharing skills.

Chris G3SJJ






On 03/08/2010 20:02, Robin Thompson wrote:
> As one of the "regularly operating IOTAs"
> I agree with Paul as well...
> Increase the incentive for non Island stations to chase the Dxpeditions and
> Islands, instead of strings of more non Island stations !
>
> Otherwise I would say things are pretty much "just right" ...
>
> Robin
> G3TKF
> Op for GJ6YB (and many other G6YB operations!)
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:uk-contest-
>> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul O'Kane
>> Sent: 03 August 2010 16:49
>> To: UK Contest Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] IOTA -" nul points" for Fixed-to-Fixed, pse!
>>
>> To avoid misunderstanding, here's a summary of the
>> current IOTA points structure, and what I've
>> suggested.
>>
>>
>> Old New  Category
>>
>>   3   3   Island to Own-Island (same IOTA Ref)
>> 15  15   Island to Other-Island
>>   3   5   Island to non-Island - Changed
>>
>> 15  15   Non-Island to Island
>>   3   1   Non-Island to Non-Island - Changed
>>
>>
>> If the two suggested changes were to be considered, there
>> might be an argument for changing Island to Own-Island
>> from 3 to 5 (the same as for Island to Non-Island).
>>
>> 73,
>> Paul EI5DI
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