[Elecraft] Field day rules data

[Karl Larsen]

Here is the rule in question:

7. Scoring: Scores are based on the total number of QSO points times the 
power multiplier corresponding to the highest power
level under which any contact was made during the Field Day period plus 
the bonus points.
7.1. QSO Points
         7.1.1. Phone contacts count one point each.
         7.1.2. CW contacts count two points each.
         7.1.3. Digital contacts count two points each.
7.2. Power multipliers: The power multiplier that applies is determined 
by the highest power output of any of the
transmitters used during the Field Day operation.
         7.2.1. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 Watts or 
less and if a power source other than commercial
         mains or motor-driven generator is used (batteries, solar 
cells, water-driven generator), the power multiplier
         is 5.
         7.2.2. If all contacts are made using a power of 5 Watts or 
less, but the power source is from a commercial
         main or from a motor-driven generator, the power multiplier is 2.
         7.2.3. If any or all contacts are made using an output power up 
to 150 Watts or less, the power multiplier is 2.
         7.2.4. If any or all contacts are made using an output power 
greater than 150 Watts, the power multiplier is
         one.
         7.2.5. The power multiplier for an entry is determined by the 
maximum output power used by any transmitter
         used to complete any contact during the event. (Example: a 
group has one QRP station running 3 Watts and a
         second station running 100 Watts, the power multiplier of 2 
applies to all contacts made by the entire
         operation).
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    As you see it clearly says your score is bound up with the highest 
power transmission that happened in your group. And it is rule 7. which 
we would like to see changed.

    Write your thoughts to this email address:  contests at arrl.org and 
the sooner the better. There are some new catagories which are especial 
for QRP operation. The Class A Battery is just right.

73 Karl