would it, or should it be possible,, for the contest sponsors to give actual
examples as to exactly what they want and would be accepted for each
contest??
seems to me, would simplify things and eliminate this constant back and
forth stuff for each contest.
just a thought
73 john w8wej
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave L Thompson" <k4jrb@juno.com>
To: <davew9lya@juno.com>
Cc: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 01:40
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Cabrillo
>
> First, if you read the cabrillo standards you will get reasons for all
> the kick backs. Most have been corrected by writelog and other logging
> programs. For Example in the CQ 160 CW the term CW in the CATEGORY is
> not necessary. It was when the robot had to figure out where to put the
> log between CW and SSB.
>
> The CLAIMED SCORE: helps if there is a problem with the log. For
> example RG9A had a claimed score of 400K but only scored about half that.
> The problem was RG9A was not properly placed in the CTY file.
> For the CQ 160 Contests I use the claimed score for placing your call in
> the top 200 claimed on the CQ Magazine web page. I have 30 (out of 1350)
> CW logs with blank or zero claimed score. If not corrected a high
> claimed score can be left out. Yes, we do score the log but with 1400 CW
> and 750 SSB logs there is no way I can figure the claimed score
> correctly. What I want is exactly what Writelog figured.
>
> CREATED BY tells me where to look if I have a problem with the log. Its
> ignored by Trey's robot anyway.
> I have solved problems with several logging programs and converters.
>
> And please DO NOT try to homebrew a Cabrillo log. This spells problems 9
> times out of ten!
>
> Dave K4JRB
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