[UK-CONTEST] More ideas on the RSGB 80m Super-Sprint....?

[G4LMW]

I bit of background data to this:

86 ops took part in 2 or more of the SSB Sprints. Of these, only 32 of them 
also participated in 2 or more CW Sprints.

I cannot help think that the other 54 are not confident enough to take part 
in CW.

Surely, any multimode element would inevitably reduce the number taking 
part?

Regards
Rob, G4LMW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nigel G3TXF" <nigel at G3TXF.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 5:21 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] More ideas on the RSGB 80m Super-Sprint....?


> Hello Dave,
>
> Yes, there's definitely something in this.
>
> How about scoring it the same way they do with RTTY and PSK
> in the DATA section of the CCs (where each mode contributes
> a maximum of 50%)? Do the same for a three-mode
> ninety-minute RSGB 80m Super-Sprint where each mode (CW, SSB
> and RTTY) counts for 33.3% of the total score. That would
> avoid the problem of having timed 30-minute sections (either
> fixed by the contest rules or self-selected within the 90
> minutes by the participant.).
>
> That could be a real Super-Sprint. Ninety minutes with three
> modes CW, SSB and RTTY and with your score on each mode
> counting for a maximum of one third the total. In order to
> do well you'd have to make good entries on all three modes.
> There'd be plenty of scope for developing an "operating
> strategy", if that's what you're after.
>
> Three "mini-contests" crammed into ninety minutes..... that
> could indeed be quite a real "sprint"!
>
> The number of these 80m Super-Sprints should be at least the
> current number (eight) or could perhaps be twice as frequent
> with 16 within the four months?
>
> The present "Sprint" format surely needs a boost. Could this
> be it?
>
> What do others (and the great and the good on the HFCC)
> think?
>
> 73 - Nigel G3TXF
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of dave
> Sent: 02 December 2011 14:26
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Changes to the CC and the Sprint for
> 2012
>
> I really like the idea of using the 3 modes during the
> Sprint. No need to define 30 minute periods, allow freedom
> to make your own choice.  The extra tactical decisions would
> bring a new dimension to Sprinting.
> Unless something is done I can't see myself bothering with
> them again.
>
> As for January CC, the decision has been made. In 2006-8
> there was no January round. As far as I know the World
> didn't come to an end. I would have thought the AFS events
> were enough 80m UK Contesting for one month
> - certainly my XYL thinks so.
>
> Last point (thread-creep) - why are the HFCC persisting with
> incuding EU Sprints in their Championship. It is quite
> obvious they are not well supported by UK Stations. It is
> not up to RSGB to drum up support for other folk's events.
>
> 73
> Dave G3TBK
>
>
>
>
>
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