[VHFcontesting] Distance Scoring

[kevin kaufhold]

Grid squares are essentially a form of distance scoring.  If the contesting community wants to move to a sub-grid type of scoring system, then I suggest to concentrate on the higher frequencies, where a distance system might make more sense.  

Realistically, you may want to concentrate on the August UHF, which would benefit from the increased activity.  Experiment there, to see if people realy would like such a system, or just become too confused by it.          


Kevin
W9GKA


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Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:56:19 -0400
From: Dan Evans <dan.evans at insightbb.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] distance scoring
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How about using the August UHF Contest for a test CWAC?

Most folks coordinate on 2 meters anyway, and I'm sure there would be 
few complaints of moving stations to 6 even though it wouldn't count for 
"official" credit.

Also, the UHF contest could use a boost in activity, from what I 
understand.  Plus, all of those UHF and microwave ops would likely be 
very familiar with their 6 digit grid.

Just a thought,

73
Dan