[CQ-Contest] Skimmer in CQ WPX CW

[Randy Thompson]

Thanks for sharing Michael.  Will be interesting to see how it goes during
the contest.

Dear Contesters: Just to be clear, my original email said that a single op
could use a skimmer WITHIN THEIR OWN STATION.  Using one connected via the
Internet requires entry in the assisted or multi-op categories.

Good luck to everyone in WPX CW this weekend.  Let's hope for some good
conditions.

Randy, K5ZD
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Höding [mailto:hoeding at fh-brandenburg.de] 
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:50 PM
> To: Randy Thompson; cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Skimmer in CQ WPX CW
> 
> If you like to see spots of a cw skimmer in DL during CQ WPX 
> CW you can connect the _telnet _cluster _dl6mhw.dyndns.org_ 
> Port _7071_
> 
> I will operate 3 SDR-RX during the WPX-Contest
>   80 m with Long-Wire ->FUNKAMATEUR Kit
>   40 m Vertical Delta Loop -> Softrock 6
>   20 m with 2-El-Quad -> FUNKAMATEUR Kit
> 
> - every skimmer runs on a seperate computer.
> - spots are feed into a normal (but local) dx spider cluster
> - you can use the normal telnet connect of your logging program
>   - for Win-Test you can start a second wtDXTelnet
> - you can use the common sh/dx syntax for dx spider
> - the skimmer spots are formatted for win-test bandmap
> 
> _If you are assisted this is just another cluster, as well 
> when you are multi operator. _
> 
> The goal of this experiment is the collection of data and experience.
> 
> Question:
> 1) how does my setup manage the huge number of strong signal?
> 2) how works the suppression of secondary frequencies?
> 3) how stable is the setup - how many manual restart etc?
> 4) what problems causes busted calls in real contest?
> 5) what is the numbers of calls/spots?
> ...
> 
> Have a look. The cluster is active now. There might be 
> problems and interrupts during the contest (I am not in front 
> of the computers all the time).
> 
> 73 de Michael, DL6MHW
> 
> Randy Thompson schrieb:
> > I want to remind everyone that the CQ WPX CW Contest is 
> this coming weekend.
> > Please get on and enjoy the fun.  We welcome all log 
> submissions large 
> > and small!  Full rules, records, and past scores are 
> available at www.cqwpx.com.
> >
> >
> > The current single op rules do not prevent the use of a skimmer 
> > located within your own station.  If you do give skimmer a 
> try, please 
> > note it in your soapbox or send me an email with your 
> observations on 
> > how it helped (or
> > hurt) your score.  We are seeking all input as we consider what 
> > changes, if any, need to be made to the rules in response 
> to this new technology.
> >
> >
> > Randy Thompson, K5ZD
> > Director, CQ WPX Contest
> > www.cqwpx.com
> >
> > email: k5zd at cqwpx.com
> >
> >
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