Is anyone else bothered by serious WPX competitors not giving out a signal report ? "V. Exchange: RS(T) report plus a progressive contact three-digit serial number starting with 001 for the first con
When you work them, if they don't give you an RST, ask them for it. Or if you do not receive a complete exchange, press F11! That would only be a couple of QSO's you don't work, but it would cost the
Absolutely! It is very clear in the rules what the exchange is. If someone doesnīt follow the rules something should be done. Now one could argue that RS(T) isnīt important or whatever but then rules
I'm not involved in the test myself but I have been listening. I thought, the first time I heard just a number and no signal report that it was a mistake. I've heard just the number given about a hal
This is exactly what I did when I worked 4O3A Saturday. And for those who will quibble about whether "59(9)" should be replaced with something more "meaningful" - this topic isn't about that so pleas
Why should anyone worry? Sure, "it's in the rules", but why is it in the rules when 1. It is always 59 2. Your software has already inserted 59 3. Even if it's not 59, you might as well leave it as 5
Saying 59 over and over again is well ... mindless to put it politely. If it wasn't for those logging programs that default to 59, there would be some hope. Saying 59 and then asking the other statio
Paul, Yes, you are right, the RS(T) is redundant in a contest situation. (And let's not hijack the thread with THAT discussion!) Regardless, the rules say you send an RS(T) as part of the exchange. S
So is saying zone 4 over and over repeatedly. The RST system is completely subjective and there is no standard of comparison for signals. Compared with the signals coming back to the earth from Pione
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A long time ago in a land far, far, away we used to have to sign this form when we mailed in our logs: """"This is to certify that in this contest I have operated my transmitter within the limitation
What is F11???? It varies with the software used! Gordon - N1MGO _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/
You underestimate the skills of casual contesters. The only breathing space they need is to hear their own call - that tells them they're supposed to copy whatever is next. How do casual contesters m
Perhaps, then, casual contesters (I being one) should start to foul the system by giving honest reports. I certainly will do this in every contest I play around in, in the future. If the receiving st
Hi Alan Don't think anyone would even pay attention. Just TU QRZ after you give them a 579 report. I have to admit that I have gotten a 'true' report before and never changed it in my log, just left
I have to tell you, Dick, that I have never had a problem giving a 59 report in a contest. And while I agree that it is boring and quite unnecessary, a signal report preceding the serial number (what
Sorry about that .... you're right, it does vary with the software these days ..... F11, in the days of CT and NA, was wipe the information from the active line. 73 Hank K8DD ________________________
If the contest organizers don't pay any attention to the reports exchanged then I guess they don't really care. But as I understand it, Tom, the WPX rules clearly indicate an exchange is a signal rep
Perhaps, then, casual contesters (I being one) should start to foul the system by giving honest reports. I certainly will do this in every contest I play around in, in the future. Inspired by this th
That's my question, Jim. If we're tilting at windmills there's no point. But if we can foul up the system enough for the contest sponsors to clarify, or change, the rules we will have accomplished so