[PaQSO] PAQSO Party Changes

[Bob Schreibmaier]

Agreed!  Let's give it a legitimate try!
In all likelihood, it will take more than
one year for the digital modes to catch
on (if ever).  But, you don't know until
you try.

As for me, I'll probably still do 90% CW
and 10% SSB or maybe 80/20.  Yes, I know,
you need a lot more phone time if you want
to make a score.  But, I don't like phone.
And, I've tried both RTTY and PSK31 before.
Don't like them either.  :-)

Presumably, each of us will do what is fun
for us and not worry about what the other
guy is doing.

72/73,
Bob
K3PH

Bob Crossland wrote:
> And I think Bill has hit the nail right on the head.  
> 
> It's going to take some time for the digital modes to become anything
> close to resembling a popular mode of operation in the PaQP, and I just
> can't imagine that we're going to get flooded with RTTY signals on 40
> meters in 2006.  And without at least giving it a try to see what
> happens, I find it so very hard to believe that some of our most
> popular, and immensely respected operators of this contest, are pulling
> out just because of a fear that the bands are going to become inundated
> with RTTY signals, and there will be no room to operate CW.
> 
> While I welcome the attempt to increase activity by adding the digital
> modes, I really doubt we're going to see a mass exodus of CW and SSB
> operators to the digital side.  Personally, I'm looking at the digital
> mode as somewhere to go on Sunday, when the rates take their normal nose
> dives, and I won't be expecting anything close to 30 or 40 per hour on
> the rate meter.    
> 
> So before we all get too excited and start looking for other contests to
> work on the 2nd full weekend in October, let's see what comes of this
> new idea and take our best shots at working with it.
> 
> Bob, N3FR   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: paqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:paqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill G. K3SV
> Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:07 PM
> To: paqso at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [PaQSO] PAQSO Party Changes
> 
> I don't have a real problem with changing the rules to get more
> interest, although I don't see any need to generate more interest. 
> Consider the fact that the PAQSO Party is one (if not the number one)
> QSO party that has stood the test of time.
> 
> Possibly the most active QSO party with maybe a close runner being the
> CAL QSO Party (and maybe they would be number one). I've always
> considered the CAL party as the "sister" party to the PA QSO party
> because of the level of activity and the contest dates. When you look at
> the CAL party rules, they are concise and straight forward, not alot of
> "frills" just basic rules for a competitive contest. CW and Phone, keep
> it simple, it ain't broke, don't fix it approach.
> 
> I suspect someone will sponsor a trophy or plaque for the digital modes
> and someone will claim the prize, that said, no harm done. If you're
> equipped to run RTTY, you can run 100 per hour, not quite up to the CW
> or phone rates, but 100 per hour is not hard to do if the stations are
> calling you. I doubt that 10 per hour will hit many operators rate
> meter. If you look at top operators QSO totals, they won't have much
> time or incentive to check the digital modes for big numbers of "fresh
> meat" as it's called.
> 
> Will I stop operating the QSO party, nope, I really look forward to it. 
> I'll operate CW only, or Phone and CW and have fun with everyone else
> that weekend. I support the sponsors and the club that runs the Party,
> and if the log checkers and bean counters want to keep track of the
> added classes and entry categories....more power to 'em. Having scored
> and judged contests, I don't envy the task.
> 
> I think the QSO Party has a life of it's own and will live on for many,
> many years.  73 Bill _______________________________________________
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