[KCDXC] ARRL Contests
Don Devins
[email protected]
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 12:54:41 +0100
Very very nice Mike. I can remember one year the late NW0F and I placed high in
the Sweepstakes here at my house while most everyone else was at N0XA's and then
the rest of the contest turning in their own scores also. Bob's health was bad
and we did several contests from here so it was easy on him since he couldn't
have a big station. It was lots of fun. I enter a lot of them here by myself
and turned scores into Jerry for compilation to club scores. But we did send in
our own official scores.
Yes, the club did used to be busy with contests, but your reasons for changes
over time are certainly true. I have also worked from N0XA's with the group on
two occassions that I can remember.
I certainly plan to work many more contest in the future. The last one just
wasn't possible for me because of other commitments.
Let's have fun, be positive, plan for what we can, and see what happens. I
applaud Tom for his effort and hope he will have more in the future.
Don Devins, WD0BWM
Mike Crabtree wrote:
> The KCDXC has been ARRL affiliated for many many years. Don't know who
> dropped the ball recently(Club officer?), but probably just a matter of
> filling out a form or something. Our club easily meets the league
> requirements for affiliation now and almost every year. We once received a
> letter from ARRL one year saying we had the largest percentage of Amateur
> extra class hams as members in Zero land.
>
> It was not uncommon, in past years , for as many as 25 members to send in
> logs for club score in ARRL and CQ contests. We have had contest chairmen
> who sent in scores. Most recent was Jerry, NX0I, or new call? Contesting was
> focused on DX contests though, as most were DXers.
>
> In the past it was also not unusual for at least 2 or 3 multi singles within
> the club to operate a major DX contest. This would include as many as 25 or
> more members. In the WPX in the past we have had top ten finishes in the
> Medium club class. AK0A, NX0I, K0CS, AB0I, N0XA, WB0UXI, KM0L all have had
> many multi single wins!
>
> KCDXC Sweepstakes champs who have had top ten finishes include W0MW, K0VBU,
> KM0L, K0CS, K0XR(Best pure contester to ever come out of Zero land!) and
> others this old guy can't remember late on Friday night.
>
> Many, Many single band champs in the KCDXC over the years in DX CONTESTS!
>
> Bottom Line: Contesters age! Work and family commitments increase: time
> available decreases.
>
> Final Bottom Line: Without a strong, multi op station in the area,
> contesting fades slowly away. Doesn't mean we can't do it, just don't feel
> motivated. (Kinda like Peeing into the wind from home).
>
> Hope for the Future! Let's quit being so negative on the reflector and work
> to spark that enthusiasm that once existed in the past. Every obstacle
> mentioned in the last few days can easily be overcome with a little work and
> commitment.
>
> AB0X, Semi-Old Fart
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Baugh" <[email protected]>
> To: "Chuck K0XM" <[email protected]>; "KCDXC Reflector" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 8:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [KCDXC] ARRL Contests
>
> > Thanks for the vote of confidence Chuck..
> > But I'm pretty sure there is not a contesting segment of the KCDXC
> > Definitely not one in the ARRL contests
> > Only score I've seen in publication from KCDXC was 1999
> > I only started contesting 3 years ago. Only been licensed since 1997.
> > When I first started attending KCDXC meetings,I was hoping some of the
> KCDXC
> > years of contesting wisdom would rub off on me.
> > Certainly someone with more than 3 years experience can be found and that
> > knowledge passed along to some of us newcomers. I had Jerry W0WG out to
> the
> > house for a contest, Steve K0OU is a regular contest participant and
> SMCer,
> > Mike AB0X was nice enough to take me out to Fred Lindseys (No doubt he was
> a
> > contester) and a heck of a nice guy. But most everyone who used to contest
> > doesn't anymore. I will continue to not only be a member but also
> contribute
> > to the club through these educational emails... If you (or anyone else)
> find
> > my comments to be inacurate, I encourage you and everyone to make
> documented
> > corrections. I'm sure I make mistakes, Heck, I've only been licensed 5
> > years, only been a member of the KCDXC 1 year. I will also continue to
> write
> > the contesting segment of the KCDXC club newsletter, I want to continue to
> > contribute my fair share to the club. I really enjoyed the WPX but believe
> > it or not.. it was the first MULTI MULTI I have ever been part of. I think
> > most people experience a multi-multi from someone elses location before
> they
> > try it themselves. I put my ass on the line... I do participate.. I do
> > contribute to this club... I would sure like to see more participation..
> but
> > for now.. we'll have to enter our scores for other affiliated clubs for
> ARRL
> > contests.
> > Lee said he was pretty sure the club had affiliation once.. but I know the
> > web site indicated otherwise currently. Maybe it was one of those things
> > that fell through the cracks. Maybe not enough guys paid dues and there
> > wasn't enough money to remain affiliated and also do Dayton? I don't know.
> > Speak if you know the answer.
> >
> > Tom
> > AE9B
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chuck K0XM" <[email protected]>
> > To: "KCDXC Reflector" <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 4:53 PM
> > Subject: Re: [KCDXC] ARRL Contests
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Some of us like to participate in ARRL contests. At the risk of
> > offending
> > > > Everyone...
> > > > In order to have a club score count in a ARRL contest, the club must
> be
> > > > affiliated with the ARRL.
> > > > I checked the ARRL web site and according to that KCDXC is not
> > affiliated.
> > > > Does this mean we cannot have a club score in an ARRL contest? YES
> !
> > >
> > > NO!!!!! I and other have submitted under the club and have gotten
> > wallpaper
> > > back listing the club affiliation. Why the club is NOT listed, is
> anyones
> > > guess.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Look at the list of responsibilities required by the Secretary
> including
> > > > 8.3.3
> > >
> > > okie dokie
> > >
> > > > 8.2. Only clubs actively affiliated with the ARRL may participate in
> the
> > > > club competition. This means the club:
> > > > 8.2.1. Is affiliated with the ARRL, and
> > > > 8.2.2. Has filed an annual report with the Field Services Department
> of
> > > ARRL
> > > > HQ within the last two years.
> > >
> > > Again., someone will have to address this that has more info than me.
> > >
> > > > 8.3. For a club to be listed, the following conditions must be met:
> > > > 8.3.1. Entries from three different members of the club must be
> > submitted.
> > >
> > > I dont see where this is a problem. Never was in the past, but then
> times
> > > and lives have changed so it depends on how many people are able to work
> > in
> > > the contests.
> > >
> > > > 8.3.2. The entry must clearly indicate the club name in the Cabrillo
> > file
> > > > header.
> > >
> > > That shouldn't be a major problem as all the contest logging programs
> > > require this info BEFORE the cabrillo file is generated. I know this
> > because
> > > I am a registered user of Writelog, CT and NA. All 3 are the same in
> that
> > > aspect.
> > >
> > > > 8.3.3. The club secretary must send a list of all club members
> eligible
> > to
> > > > compete for the club (not a club roster) and which level (unlimited,
> > > medium,
> > > > local) they wish to enter for each competition within 30 days after
> the
> > > > contest.
> > > > 8.3.4. A member's score must be shown in the contest results to be
> > counted
> > > > for a club. Only that score shown in the results (or in subsequent
> > > > corrections) will count for the club competition.
> > > Ok Tom, you have convinced me....you got my vote for secretary....
> > >
> > > Granted the rules have changed since alot of the club has participated
> in
> > > contests, so I cannot blame them for not knowing what Cabrillo is or how
> > the
> > > club submittal requirements have changed. But I do know this, the club
> is,
> > > has and will be a major contributor to club scores. It is just that
> people
> > > and responsibilties have changed since the "old days". And I think this
> > club
> > > submittal stuff is pretty well been beat into ground. We should discuss
> > this
> > > at the next meeting.
> > >
> > > Chuck
> > >
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