[UK-CONTEST] UKAC Contests.

[Roger Thawley]

During a busy 2M AC, we (M0GVG/P) can fill an entire 2.5 Hr contest with
contacts, it would be a shame to miss out on that, however, some of the
other contests could loose 30 mins, without it making much difference, for
the most part. I guess there might be something to be said for finishing
early enough to grab a quick pint on the way home!

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From: UK-Contest [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Robert
Sent: 10 September 2012 20:23
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] UKAC Contests.



The Tuesday night UKAC contests taking 2.5 hours are too long. Most contacts
are made in the first hour and then it tails off. Think also of the /P
stations having to pack up at 10.30 pm. A time reduction should be
considered.
 
Use of clusters and chat rooms should be prohibited for all UKAC contests.
Using the INTERNET to secure a contact is NOT what radio contest operating
is about. Not all contestants have an Internet connection available during a
contest. 
 
This series of contests is good for individual scoring, but not for clubs,
how can you have a serious club contest when teams vary in numbers, of
course a club with say 10 entrants will beat a club with say 2 entrants.
Where is the fair competition in that ?  Therefore limit the team size to
specific numbers. Then different leagues for different team sizes. 
Four and two operator teams would be appropriate.

73,
Robert. M0JRB/G8BUN.


 
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