1. If RST is part of the exchange defined in the contest rules, always send
it. Contest sponsors do expect this rule to be followed and some will DQ an
entry for not sending it.
2. Few contest sponsors cross-check the actual RST value in the two logs to
see that they match, but a three digit number must be there to pass the
robot format check and to work in most log checking software.
3. This thread about eliminating RST or making it "real" comes up a couple
times a year on the various contest reflectors. Lots of strong opinions
expressed, but nothing has changed in the contest rules or adjudication ...
and probably never will.
My advice is to enjoy the contest and don't waste time going down a rat-hole
on this topic. Be sure you always send an RST when required by the contest
rules and don't sweat the actual number sent to you. Log it precisely as
sent or just '599', it really doesn't matter to the contest sponsor. If a
station doesn't send the RST in their exchange, feel free to ask for it as a
way of letting them know that it should be sent, but don't get too worked up
over it. If you log the QSO, then stick in a RST, whether the station sent
it or not.
Ed - W0YK
Bill, W6WRT, asked:
> In yesterday's BARTG contest there seemed to be an unusually
> large number of stations who did not send an RST in their
> exchange. Often there will be one, maybe two, but yesterday
> there were six or seven.
>
> Since I was not making a serious, all-out effort in the
> contest I decided to let it go and just log what they sent
> and assume 599. I'm starting to think that was the wrong thing to do.
>
> Frankly, I would like to see the signal report eliminated
> from all RTTY contests, but as long as it is in the rules,
> the rules should be obeyed.
> As others have pointed out, RST does serve some purpose in CW
> and SSB contests by way of setting the tone and rhythm for
> what follows, but in RTTY that is not relevant.
>
> For the next contest I am going to create a macro that says
> RST? RST? and send it when needed.
>
> What do you folks think?
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