[CQ-Contest] FW: Getscores.org Changes/Improvements...

[David Robbins K1TTT]

Pete, name the top competitor who has stated that they won't post their
score if it contains a band breakdown.  I know it has been discussed, but
has any top scoring station specifically refused to post their score because
it contains a breakdown.


David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt at arrl.net
web: http://www.k1ttt.net
AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Pete Smith
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 15:44
> To: CQ-Contest at Contesting.COM
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] FW: Getscores.org Changes/Improvements...
> 
> Dave and I have pretty much agreed to disagree about this, but I think
> that
> one disincentive to top ops using the scoreboard is that there is, at
> present, no option to withhold band-by-band QSO and Mult numbers.  Some
> people apparently are using a logging program that sends zeros for these
> numbers, either as an option or as the default, and some of the top
> scorers
> who *are* using the scoreboard appear to use this logging software.  Other
> software (notably N1MM Logger) sends all the band by-band numbers.
> 
> Why does this matter?  I submit that many top contesters are highly
> competitive and take the prospect of giving away their strategy very
> seriously.  Dave argues that if you're paying *that* close attention to
> your competition's scoreboard numbers you're gonna lose anyhow.  That may
> be, but the counter argument would be "why take the chance?"
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> 
> At 07:30 PM 1/17/2008, David Robbins K1TTT wrote:
> >Sorry if this is a dupe, but I didn't see it come through on cq-contest.
> >Gerry has done some more work on getscores.org as detailed below.  Right
> now
> >it is running as if both naqp ssb and jan vhf are in progress if you want
> to
> >test.  Sometime either tomorrow night or Saturday morning after we are
> done
> >testing it will switch back to the proper start times to clear out the
> >testing scores.
> >
> >Personally I would sure like to see more of the big m/m and other top
> >scorers get into this.  Even if you don't want to watch for yourself, its
> >interesting for those of us who do to have a big target to shoot for!
> >
> >
> >David Robbins K1TTT
> >e-mail: mailto:k1ttt at arrl.net
> >web: http://www.k1ttt.net
> >AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: yccc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:yccc-bounces at contesting.com] On
> >Behalf Of Gerry Hull
> >Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 05:36
> >To: CQ-Contest Reflector; YCCC
> >Subject: [YCCC] Getscores.org Changes/Improvements...
> >
> >Thanks to a lot of feedback from the community, I've implemented a few
> >changes to increase functionality:
> >
> >The scoreboard will now track more than one contest at a time.   This is
> >important for weekends like the upcoming one,
> >where we have two popular contests -- NAQP and ARRL VHF.    Now, choose
> your
> >contest and go ahead and post.
> >
> >The "testing" page has been modified to show all fields, including the
> >contest name.  It will be pre-pended with [TEST] if you post outside the
> >valid contest hours (UTC) for a specific contest.   If you want to test
> that
> >your scoring to the site properly, just fire up your logger, post a
> score,
> >and take a look at http://www.getscores.org/testing.aspx.
> >
> >There are some challenges left -- VHF multiplier breakdowns are still an
> >issue (you'll see a dash right now);  and, though it is a great contest,
> the
> >Stew Perry is a challenge for both this site and loggers, as far as
> >reporting goes.
> >
> >Activity continues to increase...   What a blast to watch the big guns
> and
> >little pistols compete!
> >
> >I look forward to your feedback and seeing you on the air -- and on
> >getscores!
> >
> >A big THANKS to Dave, K1TTT, who has been a constant supporter and
> champion
> >for this site!
> >
> >73,
> >
> >Gerry, W1VE/6Y6C
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