Forget the rules - no one is disputing what the rules say. It's plain as the nose on our faces. I haven't seen one person challenge the rules are not explicit. Cabrillo is the accepted format that in
It seems to me, that the rules cover the call sign rather effeciently. So.. if I am given an exchange that doesn't fit the rules... I ask for the necessary fills, if not given.. NIL is the result. No
Author: "John T. Laney III" <k4bai@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:45:09 -0500
What the guys who leave out their call in the exchange don't seem to realize that it is a wonderful type of advertising for new QSOs. It's at least as good as a CQ SS. Several guys who weren't giving
Hi Paul After the CQWW, we hear. "Why send 59903?. Send something useful." After the SS we hear, "Why send stuff? Makes no sense." 73 Tom W7WHY _______________________________________________ CQ-Cont
I believe in rules and tradition. If someone missed sending the callsign in the exchange a few times I would probably not DQ them. But if stations decide to violate the rules that define the exchange
DQ might be a bit harsh. Surely if a penalty is called for, it doesn't have to be all or nothing! Still... the exchange is a touch lengthy but pretty clear. SN, precedence (power/class), call, year o
I didn't always log in the sequence anyway. When doing S&P, to save time, I'd tune by a station, hear for instance "74 OK" and type that in. Then I'd go back and type in the callsign when he called C
A station that is running normally only sends the callers callsign and then the exchange. To omit the callsign in the exchange itself would thus not be sending the callsign at any point in the QSO. L
SS is a contest. Any rule that suggests or requires unnecessary repetition is open to question - regardless of how simple or concise it may appear to be. Is it good to repeat callsigns? Yes, but prob
Paul, I and others here seem to agree with you. Yes it's the rule and we all need to comply with the rules at the time. As you noted, no one seems to be disputing that. Folks that think it is redunda
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:22:59 -0800
Exactly. I would just like to see the rules well written and followed. If the rule says the exchange is your hat size and your house address number, then give your hat size and house address number.
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:23:06 -0800
Precisely, Mark. To quote the rule, 4. Exchange: The required exchange consists of: 4.1. A consecutive serial number; 4.2. Precedence; 4.2.1. "Q" for Single Op QRP (5 Watts output or less); 4.2.2. "A
Proof, beyond any doubt, Tom, that there is no satisfying everyone. There are going to be folks that are unhappy... with something.. or an axe to grind.. or simply unhappy... guess the answer is to k
There is no logical requirement for the Cabrillo file and the exchange to match each other. The only requirement for the Cabrillo file is that it must contain all of the information that was in the e
While Cabrillo is "not the sponsor", it is how almost all the logs come in. I'll have to take a look at how some other programs produce their Cabrillo for the contest, but it appears that one of the
No, it is NOT a "handicap" - it is the required exchange. In order to play in this contest you have to make a required sequence of noises according to the contest rules. Period. If you don't make th
Instead of trying to toss Ops out, why don't you lobby to change the rule. Contest sponsors are not in the business of trying to disqualify participants, especially about such trifling matters - and
All the time, Zack. When doing S&P it is a great way to save time while waiting to make the QSO. I've already heard the exchange, and all that is left is the serial number or less if not one. -73 de
Zack 'et al' I certainly filled in whatever information I heard during an exchange while S&P. This way I could easily determine if a station I was listening to was a dupe and then move on without was
Dale, I think it serves as fodder for those who "just love to bitch". Have you noticed that the most persistent opponent of the rule in this thread isn't even eligible to play in Sweepstakes? Sunnuva