[PaQSO] PAQSO Party changes

[Bob Nygren]

Mark,
         With the new mode(s), I guess you can throw out the old 
records anyway.

Regards,

Bob N3RN

At 05:21 PM 12/5/2005, vze3v8dt at verizon.net wrote:
>3 points for CW?  I understand your justification of both the effort 
>(compared to "alternative" digital) and for easier scoring (other 
>non-specific logging s/w could be used such as N1MM and I'm sure 
>countless others).  Wow, I can see some new records being set already!
>
>Mark, NK8Q
>
> >From: Bob Nygren <rnygren at epix.net>
> >Date: Mon Dec 05 16:10:36 CST 2005
> >To: Michael Coslo <mjc5 at psu.edu>, PA QSO Party <paqso at mailman.qth.net>
> >Subject: Re: [PaQSO] PAQSO Party changes
>
> >Mike,
> >         Might I suggest this would be a good time to equalize all CW
> >contacts at 2 points each. The new RTTY/PSK contacts are not
> >penalized a half a point when they are on a band other than 80
> >meters. Scoring would also be easier.
> >         Heck, being CW does require more skill and dedication than
> >either RTTY or PSK, maybe 3 points a QSO would be justified.
> >         Thanks for your consideration!
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Bob N3RN
> >
> >
> >At 11:55 AM 12/5/2005, Michael Coslo wrote:
> >>         The Pennsylvania QSO Party will be undergoing some additions for
> >>next October's event.
> >>
> >>         We have always tried to encourage  fun over cutthroat
> >>competitiveness, and to encourage modes such as CW.
> >>
> >>         In the spirit of the party, starting next season, we will add
> >>digital modes.
> >>
> >>         PSK31 and RTTY will be added.
> >>
> >>         Each QSO will count for 2 points, and count as a separate
> >> mode, just
> >>as you can contact someone once per each band on SSB, and CW, you
> >>will be able to do the same for PSK and RTTY.
> >>
> >>         We have always tried to spice things up a bit, such as adding
> >>multiple location special event stations, without massively affecting
> >>the records.
> >>
> >>         One of the big complaints, and one that I have experienced is the
> >>"Sunday Doldrums", when the bands are pretty much worked out, and
> >>lots of CQ calling, but only dupes to be had. Okay, get that computer
> >>out, and do some RTTY or PSK31!
> >>
> >>         PSK31 and RTTY will be the digital modes allowed.
> >>
> >>         - 73 de Mike KB3EIA -
> >>
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