All - I had meant to get around to publishing something in the NCJ about this, but just never get around to it... And apologies to W2EV for this being posted in an informal place. For anyone who does
It's probably important to note that your generosity doesn't extend any further than that. A 28-minute break in the log is counted as ON time, right? -Bruce __________________________________________
It's important to note that different contests are processed by different volunteers. It's VERY important in this case, because Tree is being generous with the 29 minute break thing. There was a NAQ
Great writeup and info, Tree. If tracking our on/off times is important enough that it's used by the log checking software in an arbitrary manner (any 30 minute period is an offtime), why is it not o
Just to be clear...If OnTime minus Offtime equals 31, then I should be OK with the log checkers, right? I'm getting to old to think about seconds and stuff at 0830Z. 73 Steve K0SR ___________________
Hmm, the "non-Tree volunteer" (I didn't realize that was a category) is me. I log check all of the NAQP logs. As far as the judgment that I "was not as generous about granting amnesty on a 29 minute
Bravo to Tree for the excellent detailed explanation. This should be published in the NCJ, QST, CQ, and World Radio for starters. Yes, Yes & Yes! Since the difference between 1st & 2nd place in many
Locust et al; Would we then require all contestants to have their log computers connected to WWV / NIST (or a central contest-sponsor-provided time server) in order to constantly update and/or correc
Jack, W6FB (Father of the KRC2 Band Decoder), inquired: Yes and No. Big brother would also be 'controlling' a lot of things from Central HQ. Yes, everyone would need to be connected. "No Adjustments
AHA, so THIS is what Assisted is really all about... Or is it contesting on the internet without radios. No thanks, I far prefer using my radio and contesting skills. (This coming from a contester wh
In those sporting events all participants go the same distance. So perhaps it would be a helpful start to note our much varying "distances" by simply adding the operation time to the results - and wi
Rick, Beware of unintended consequences: No more DX-peditions to anywhere but places with internet access? Well, if it has internet access, there's a better chance it already has a ham population, so