(This is directed at the thread, not to counter anything written by K3ZJ) The X-QSO tool is a sound practice of correcting for brain cramps. I do not believe anyone would want a big multi-op stations
Peter, You entered them as "X QSO". You left out the hyphen "X-QSO". For this reason your QSOS with OE6Z and E7DX on 75 were ignored by the log checking software. 73, Bob Naumann W5OV CQWW Contest Co
So with this logic, it would benefit any Multis to break the 10 minute rules all the time and them scrub the log with little X's and remove the qso's that benefit them the least? Is that what happene
With the SDR's all around now where they can record the whole contest, I feel if what has happened possibly here is suspected, a simple check of the recordings, should show if they indeed just kept o
What??? Benefit Multi's (and it's only Multi-2's really that are hit with this) how?? If you are inside the 10min band change window your choices are: 1. Delete the Q's...cleans your log but hurts th
Actually, Dick; The entrants have the responsibility to be smarter about common mistakes like that. Kinda like getting the callsigns right. His error was actually even worse - the 2 additional QSOS w
Hi Mike, Whos to say it wouldnt be obvious if someone was gaming the system? A station that changes bands continuously throughout a 10-minute window would clearly be breaking the rules, X-QSO or not.
The log checking program could be smarter about common mistakes like that. At the very least, an "X" in column 1 without a hyphen ought to generate an error so the person doing the log checking can m
If X-Qso's were widely understood and accepted by all, you might have a point. I think the delete key has been a key player for too long. All contests do not accept this logging practice and what per
I think we have turned the cheek far too many times and now have an environment of pushing the rules, break the rules, etc. A bunch of people were caught self spotting. How many fessed up? None to my
Hi Mike, I agree this is getting old, but I dont think thats because there is anything wrong with reasonable use of X-QSO to deal with instances where you dont wish to break the rules but dont wish t
In contrast to what I see in my public log my Cabrillo file sent is correctly formatted with CR and LF. 73 Peter --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Be
There was absolutely no "most agreed" result that limited self spotting should be allowed in SSB contests. Do a survey if that answer is of interest. 73 Ed N1UR ______________________________________
I believe this example clearly shows the problem. Every year this station has violated the rules. He knew how to fix the log so there would be no or little penalty. The ability to fix these transgres
Mike I would appreciate a little clarification here...since you are 'admittedly' a black and white kind of person. 1. Are you saying that "I" and PJ4X knowingly violated the rules every year!!?? 2. I
Please show me in the rules where the X-Qso exemption is explained. I have read the rules many times and I have yet to even find one reference in the rules that talks about X-qsos. Where in the rules
I believe that this X-QSO stuff needs to be included in the official rules not a FAQ. Lets talk about all the questions in the FAQ Q: May we transmit on a new band before the 10 minute period, as lon
Q: I made a mistake in logging and do not want a QSO to count. Should I remove it from my log? No, please do not remove any QSOs from your log! This will cause the other station that worked you to l
Hi Mike, Since you are focusing on the 10-minute rule, and seem intent on considering violations of that rule a sin punishable by DQ, would it surprise you to learn that CQ does not? E. Log Checking:
It's obvious. As I suggested earlier, occasional mistakes marked with X-QSO near the start or end of a 10-minute window shouldn't result in a penalty, other than losing the QSOs. Evidence of station