http://cqww.com/blog/preview-of-2015-cq-ww-rule-changes/ A number of small edits. See blog post to obtain a preview draft of the 2015 rules. Comments needed by May 30. Randy Thompson, K5ZD Director -
Randy, Most of the proposed changes make sense. However... let me ask this... With regards to "The Observer Program adds the ability for the Committee to request audio recordings of an operation", ou
One of the proposed changes is: "The Observer Program adds the ability for the Committee to request audio recordings of an operation." Is recording your operation now a requirement? What happens if a
The only comment I have on CQ WW rules change is about the Observer Program. I would be happy to have an observer. However, I don't know how to record what I hear. I would need some education and I s
My thoughts too, Ron, Randy. Obviously some stations have the resources to provide... others.. simply don't... are the little shots being excluded from winning? Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - W
"Failure to do so may result in the entry being disqualified." The recording is only critical if (1) you're asked for it, and (2) you don't want to risk your entry being DQ'd. Ed W0YK ______________
I would hope that the committee would require this prior to the contest and provide the means to do so. Maybe they are trying to say if you have a recording (how would they know) that you might have
Thanks Dale. One other thing to consider... Who records their contest op... and why? The rules don't (presently) require it. As i read the rules, the only other mention I see is the caution (under IX
Hi Randy - What that means "Changed definition of QSO Alerting Assistance. Now if the technology only provides callsign or multiplier information it is considered assistance." No more use of SuperChe
Hi, Every proposed modification seem sensible to me. One thing about "Providing log with accurate frequency" and accurate logging in general. One further step would be for the Logging Software to dig
Based on the comments about some of the DQ's being verified by SDR recordings, I assume that means they ask the "observers" for SDR recordings, NOT recordings from inside any particular station. I al
It's not a terribly onerous requirement, fortunately. About all you need is an audio cable from the XCVR Line Out.to the sound card on your logging computer 73, Pete N4ZR Sent from my iPad __________
Just makes a reason for me , to operate casually. I love working the CW contests , and sometimes if conditions are good, and if personnal circumstances allow, I will try to operate a large portion of
IMHO the reference in VIII.2(3) to a CW-Skimmer is not correct. CW-Skimmer carries one of the most advanced filtering technologies available, called Bayesian filters, which isn't even close to anythi
I have a problem with XII: A. 6. Running stations not identifying in a timely manner (i.e., 1 minute). One minute? This strongly favors callers running assisted in a big way, and makes it very diffic
sign the log (the QSO part, not the Header) to ensure it is not manually edited afterward. This will need some slight (retro-compatible) modification to the Cabrillo format and collaboration with so
The word isn't onerous. it is Draconian. This is AMATEUR radio. We play with toy radios, and a couple weekends a year thousands of the boys and girls all around the world play exuberantly in the ethe
Tell me please on my Drake TR-4 or my Kenwood TS-430S where this line out is located? I can't seem to find it. Joe WB9SBD Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-t
It would be a parallel feed from your headphones or speaker. The problem, of course, is the recording level would go up and down as you adjust the AF gain. :) 73, Jim K9YC ___________________________
I'll admit that I'd think twice if I were asked to record each and every contest here. That reluctance wouldn't be due to having anything to hide or finding something offensive about the request; ins