[VHFcontesting] Unlimited Rover Category Comments

[James Duffey]

I had no idea that my comments on the low activity in the Unlimited  
Rover division would draw so much attention. I have heard from  
everyone that roved in that category now, all 5 of them plus one of  
the ops on the 5 I heard from. I talked to one before the contest, one  
privately off list, and four replies on the list.

I don't have any arguments with anyone's motives for participating in  
the Unlimited Rover Category, and certainly didn't mean to imply that  
in my analysis. I think everybody who participated in the category had  
a valid reason to do so.

Having said that, I can't imagine the category existing long with that  
few entries each contest. Perhaps some classic rover stations will  
move up to the Unlimited Rover category? There are lots of unclaimed  
plaques to be had.

And I have nothing against cherry picking one's category to maximize  
the opportunity to finish high. The category should be chosen before  
the contest starts instead of after it is over though. I think  
everyone in this year's unlimited category did the right thing.

I will do a bit more analysis on the shift between categories as  
someone asked. But for now it seems like the Classic category is  
suffering due to the increased Limited Rover entries. - Duffey





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KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM