[NLRS] RE: [PNWVHFS] VHF+ Terrestrial Contest Survey

[Stephen Hicks, N5AC]

Frank,

No one has asked for the information, per se, but I routinely hear VHF+
contesters that have issues with the rules.  This seemed like a logical way
to get those on paper and present them to those who can change the rules, if
any changes are really warranted.  In an effort to get the best
representation, I have tried to give the survey wide distribution.  In
addition, I have asked for a representative from each VHF+ club that I could
find (on the ARRL website).  The clubs have been asked to select an
individual to analyze the results for their group and provide both an
overall summary as well as analysis on each question.  All of this will be
combined to present to the VUAC for their use.  

I fully expect some issues to be geographically polarized and controversial
while others just seem like a clear "why haven't we done this yet."  It will
be up to the VUAC, based on the input from everyone involved, to decide how
best to use the resulting analysis.

Thanks & 73,
Steve, N5AC

-----Original Message-----
From: frank bechdoldt [mailto:k3uhf at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:15 PM
To: n5ac at n5ac.com; ntms at itexas.net; rmg at clarc.org;
microwave at echo.valinet.com; nlrs at mailman.qth.net; PNWVHFS at googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [PNWVHFS] VHF+ Terrestrial Contest Survey

So does the arrl want this info?
Are they listening or is this an attempt to bring it to thier attention?

frank


>From: "Stephen Hicks, N5AC" <n5ac at n5ac.com>
>Reply-To: n5ac at n5ac.com
>To: <ntms at itexas.net>, <rmg at clarc.org>, <microwave at echo.valinet.com>, 
><nlrs at mailman.qth.net>, <PNWVHFS at googlegroups.com>
>Subject: [PNWVHFS] VHF+ Terrestrial Contest Survey
>Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:07:36 -0500
>
>Fellow VHF and Microwave Contester,
>
>
>
>There have been numerous discussions in the past about ARRL contest rules 
>in
>the VHF and up contests.  We all know what it's like to get beat in a
>contest "fair and square" and we know what it's like to encounter 
>situations
>that make it frustrating to operate in the contest simply because the rules
>make it less fun or even unfair.
>
>
>
>In an effort to consolidate the opinions of the contesting community, we
>have created a survey to determine if a number of issues that have come up
>are really issues that require rule changes or not.  The more input we have
>on the survey, the better the data will be - even if you do not have any
>issues with the current state of the rules, we would appreciate your input
>on the survey to let us know this.
>
>
>
>At the conclusion of the survey period, the results will be tabulated and
>provided to the VUAC as well as the participants in the survey. Please take
>a moment to answer the survey and if you see a geographical region not
>listed in the "to" line of this email, please feel free to forward the
>survey to other groups --- the more input the better.  Here is the link for
>the survey.
>
>
>
>http://phpesp.n5ac.com/public/survey.php?name=VHF_Contesting_Rules
>
>
>
>The survey will be active for one week, ending on NOVEMBER 1ST.
>
>
>
>Thanks & 73,
>
>Steve, N5AC
>
>VP, North Texas Microwave Society
>
>
>
>
>
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