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Re: [VHFcontesting] Sports vs. Radiosports

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Sports vs. Radiosports
From: Ev Tupis <w2ev@arrl.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 21:13:38 -0400
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So in your viewpoint, "always-on" Internet connectivity is a requirement to participate in such a real-time event?

Not at all. It would simply be a requirement for those who wish to take advantage of realtime statistical feedback. The system could work for folks with un-dedicated dialup by periodically connecting and doing things as a batch process. Rovers and hilltopers could simply upload their logs within 36-hours of the event closure (and wouldn't have the thrill of watching things unfold in real-time). No matter what, official results could be posted within 30-days or less.


Imagine a gamer-like system that can show real-time stats like this:
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UTC Time    : 18:25                      Event Time Elapsed  : 00:25
Category    : High Power Single Op       Participants: 467 Total, 251 as HPSO
Top 5 Participants in USA          1:855 2:756 3:692 4:691 5:624 (uncertified)
Top 5 Participants in ARRL Section 1:624 2:512 3:333 4:191 5:    (uncertified)
Your Score  : 624
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Don't get too wrapped up in the details above, this is just a first-whack and an all-text representation of a concept.

Such a system could be so cool! :)

Ev, W2EV



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