
Interestingly, allowing contacts once per band is not included in the survey. On the other hand, many of us complain about the Sunday doldrums. On one hand, many of us don't like to see big changes to our contests. Those are some radical changes, and I'm sure the contest committee won't do anything drastic without careful consideration. Some things under consideration are shortening the contest, moving the start/stop times to something earlier in the day, combining phone and CW into the same weekend (allowing stations to be contacted once per mode), adding digital to the contest, etc. It is obvious that the ARRL is considering changes to the contest rules to potentially increase participation. I hope that if you received it, you took the time (or will) to respond. Word on the street is that everyone who submitted a 2019 SS log via their web site were sent the survey.

John enjoys the digital modes, especially on 6 and 160 meters.ĪRRL sent out a survey on the Sweepstakes contests in late November.

above sea level and overlooks the San Diego Bay. John hails from San Diego and is a past President of the San Diego DX Club.
