[Cwo] braiZ

[Alan Maenchen]

Personally, I tend to avoid such calls but I'll try. Wed would be best for
me.
Regarding Petes' comments .. see below.

73, Alan  AD6E



On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Peter Chamalian <w1rm at arrl.net> wrote:

> I’m available any of those times so let me know when.****
>
> ** **
>
> Interesting shift in times/days making it a bit more like the first 24
> hours of CQWW with holes.
>
AD6E: Interesting observation .. and quite true.

> ****
>
> ** **
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> As for generating more activity from different regions I think we need to
> consider a couple of things:****
>
> ** **
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> **1.       **What’s in it for the participant?
>
AD6E:  Which participant?  The object here is to offer time shifted events
that reasonably give Asia, Europe, NA somewhat equal propagation during
different sessions. The past two CWOs have had dismal participation from
Asia. The hope here is to turn that around without sacrificing NA appeal
for at least two of the three sessions.

> ****
>
> **2.       **What else may be going on that weekend (this includes
> holidays, other contests, is this a traditional family weekend, etc.)
>
AD6E: AA SSB is the biggest problem. I don't know how to judge that. It's
impossible to find a weekend with no competition so we have to choose our
problems.  For competitive events, see:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoAq36vF7YvbdEJUSkhTVnpsaHphSEdTdnRkV0RzNUE

> ****
>
> **3.       **More communication besides our email blast.
>
AD6E:  Agree .. Suggestions? Actually, Robs' email blasts were multiple
blasts .. not just one. We also used the Yahoo reflector.

> ****
>
> **4.       **Better publicity for the results and winners such as an
> article in NCJ and/or ???
>
AD6E:  Excellent idea.

> ****
>
> **5.       **More “bling” as I mentioned earlier that awarding the trophy
> to the overall winner in each session virtually guarantees it goes to the
> high power entry.  We need to consider a broader base of awards if that’s
> the motivating factor.
>
AD6E:  Yes .. to an extent. I don't think it's a plaque vs trophy thing
although Pete keeps getting damn close :-)   Also, I've been trying to get
a "print-your-own" certificate, but K6MM has been over loaded for quite
some time. So, this remains on a back burner.

> ****
>
> ** **
>
> Pete, W1RM****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* Rob K6RB [mailto:k6rb at baymoon.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:55 PM
> *To:* cwo at kkn.net
> *Subject:* [Cwo] braiZ
> *Importance:* High****
>
> ** **
>
> Gents:****
>
>  ****
>
> I’d like to organize a video conference call using OOVOO – very soon. To
> prepare, you’ll need a computer, a broadband net connection, either a
> built-in or add-on webcam (they’re about $10 from Amazon). And, that’s it.
> You’ll go to www.oovoo.com and set up a free account. For your screen ID,
> use something like ‘Al AD6E.’****
>
> Then, using the contacts tab, go to add friends, and then to find friends
> on OOVOO. Then put in ‘k6rb_rob’ and that’s it.****
>
>  ****
>
> I’m thinking one night next week (other than Tues/Thurs – when I teach
> Level 1 CW Academy). So, Mon, Weds or Fri at, say, 0200Z.****
>
>  ****
>
> I’d like to talk about CW Open. One idea I’d like you to consider is: ****
>
> first session (Sat) at 0000-0400Z; ****
>
> second session (Sat) at 0800-1200Z and ****
>
> third session (Sat) at 1600Z to 2000Z. ****
>
>  ****
>
> My thinking is the first session would be good for regions 2 and 3; second
> session would be good for 1 and 3; and last session would be good for 1 and
> 2. So, two optimal and one suboptimal session in each region. By starting
> it at 0000Z on Saturday, we should be able to generate a lot of JA
> activity. For example, the CQ WW started at 0000Z and opened strongly on 10
> and 15 for the first couple of hours between JA and NA. The middle session
> could be a good low-band NA session but more likely would be a high-band
> EU/AS session. The last would be good high band US/EU. ****
>
>  ****
>
> Mainly I’m trying to avoid the burnout we see on 0400-0800 session, and to
> entice more JA participation. If we can get a lot of activity in the first
> session between JAs and NAs, they will be more likely to do the 3rd session.
> ****
>
>  ****
>
> I think it’s the simplest change that can make a significant difference.
> Please reply and let me know which days work best for you:****
>
>  ****
>
> Monday (Tues) 0200Z; Weds (Thurs) 0200Z; Friday (Sat) 0200Z. Let me know
> if you can do 1, 2 or 3, and which ones. Thanks.****
>
>  ****
>
> Rob K6RB****
>
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