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Re: [CQ-Contest] Contesting tip of the week

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Contesting tip of the week
From: Dave K2XR via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Dave K2XR <k2xr@ptd.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:38:22 -0500
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Or if using any of the fine AR-6 nodes out there for spots, issue a

SET DX EXTENSION LOTW  command  and receive a + sign attached in the comment field of all spots where the user is  LOTW

There are other extensions useful for both contesting and everyday operating.

SET DX EXTENSION COUNTY     is great for QSO parties.

STATE

SECTION

NAME

You can stack them as well.  For example

SET DX EXTENSION NAME LOTW

Consult a user guide for the complete list.

Note that some node do not have the extensions enabled, but most do.

    Dave K2XR


On 2/10/2021 11:08:13 AM, ko7ss--- via CQ-Contest wrote:
In the last few months I have been lured into the LOTW DXCC + Challenge. Of 
course the
easiest way to get this done is operating contests. I sit with my N1MM bandmaps 
filled
with skimmer spots, the LOTW Challenge chart open in a browser window, and 
QRZ.com
open in another browser window. A bit OCD, I know.....

For any QRZ.com listing, it will say if the station uses LOTW or not. If they 
don't use it
I don't bother to work them. It can be that simple. This is my casual contester 
mode right
now and I suspect it is the same for lots of ops.

So, consider using LOTW. You may work more stations. And if you do use LOTW 
please
upload your log right after the contest.

73, Bill KO7SS / 9A5SSS

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