[VHFcontesting] A suggestion for ERP-based Entry Classes

[Ev Tupis (W2EV)]

"Kenneth E. Harker" wrote:
> > > > (Element count) x (RF Output) = Entry Category is a great way to
> > > > categorize our efforts without compromizing our future by encouraging
> > > > less band-participation or band-reporting.
> > >
> > > I'm not sure I agree, while it may not discourage adding new bands for a
> > > better score it will discourage the building of a better station as far as
> > > antennas go.
> >
> > Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't follow this.  How would I be
> > discouraged from building a better antenna system?  I'd see it as 
> > making sure that the station was well-tuned for the antenna system that
> > I have.
> 
> So, how is this a fundamentally different principle than making sure that your
> contest operation is well-tuned for the power output that you have?

It's about making the categories more meaningful (see my previous email that
shows how flawed the present power-only system is).  A secondary benefit is that
of assuring one's system is as tuned up as possible.

> Ev, you seem to be looking at VHF contesting as all about the equipment, and
> nothing at all about the people operating it.

Not at all, Kenneth.  I am looking at the rules as they sit now and am pointing
out the way in which they are flawed...and offering a meaningful repair.  There
is still plenty of leverage that personal operating style has in the final
outcome.  Such is the stuff of competition.

Ev, W2EV

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