[NLRS] SIX-character Grid Exchange Requirement for Fall 432 MHz and Microwave Sprints

[John (JK) Kalenowsky, K9JK]

In response to a query at the end of an earlier posting that I
made:
>>SO...is everyone "ready" to be exchanging SIX-character Grid
>>Locators for next week's 432 MHz Fall Sprint?
>

Glen asked:
> What's the point?  The score is based on 2 x 1 degree grids (4
> digit grid),
> so there is zero value in using a six-digit grid.
>

I don't write the rules for the Fall Sprints, I just read them
(and will try to follow them).

The "entity" to ask that specific question is probably someone 
at the Southeast VHF Society and I note the following paragraph 
on the Fall Sprints "home page" ( 
http://svhfs.org/sprints.html ):

  While the rules for Sprints vary by year, we are always
  open to suggestions on how to improve them for the
  future. If you have an idea on how to make the Fall
  Sprints better for next year (different dates, times, rule
  change, etc.) please drop the Fall Sprints Chairman a
  note and help out. This year, as a result of several
  requests, we will be using 6 character grid squares
  for 432 and microwave.

I am NOT one of the "requesters" for the Fall Sprints to do this 
though I admit to being the instigator of SIX-character 
exchanges for the Spring Sprints which may have spurred 
"interest" by others for the Fall Sprints.

So...Glen (or anyone)...why not "drop the Fall Sprints Chairman
a note" and ask?

73, JK