[PaQSO] Digital Modes

[Bob Nygren]

At 03:58 PM 12/6/2005, Michael Coslo wrote in response to Jim N3PBH:
( IN part, MUCH deleted for brevity!)


>         It is also important to point out that the PAQSO Party encourages
>CW. That is why we give CW contacts more points. We *want* people to
>use the mode and continue using the mode.

Then again I suggest 3 points per CW QSO. 3 Points will encourage 
CW!  By awarding 1.5 points for CW and 2 points for PSK,( except for 
80 meters), you penalize the CW ops.


>>That means if someone is on one mode,
>>they are not someplace else.  You rob Peter to pay
>>Paul, in other words.  Will there be a net gain, or
>>will digital only make up for points you will lose
>>elsewhere?  Will you come out ahead or lose?
>
>We never know until we try, do we? But I have heard plenty of
>complaints about working the bands dry by Sunday, and getting bored.
>Maybe we can alleviate the boredom.

Please convince me it's a good idea to coninue to rove. I tear down a 
perfectly good station Saturday night, to set it up again Sunday 
morning so that many folks will get a chance at a rare one. Now I'm 
afraid all I'll hear is computers exchanging serial numbers. Is this 
the end of the rover class?




>>This will add another layer of complexity.  The bonus
>>station will now need to get digital equipment, as
>>well as others who wish to be competitive.  Ask now,
>>Christmas is coming!
>>
>>I am mainly trying to bring up a few points for
>>discussion.  This is obviously a big deal, so it
>>should be discussed by all participants.
>
>         Not a problem. I do read all the posts, and want to get feedback.
>I'm a firm believer in the law of unintended consequences.

Maybe a solicitation for comments, or an on-line poll to gather 
information before making a major change would have been a good idea.




>         - 73 de Mike KB3EIA -
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I hope this doesn't sound too negative, I'm just not convinced. I am 
willing to give it a try.
Just my thoughts,

Bob N3RN