[CQ-Contest] Two points for intra-NA QSOs in CQWW?

[Randy Thompson K5ZD]

Transparency.  Sharing.

Computer log checking is more extensive and thorough than ever. We are cross checking >80% of the reported contacts against another log.

We share the log checking reports with the participants.  This always generates some questions about why a particular QSO was considered busted or not in log.  Having the logs available online allows those who are interested to do their own research.

Another benefit of online logs is being able to see how the competition did.  Or look at old logs to prepare for an upcoming operation.

The CQ WW and WPX Contests do not publish Checklogs.  We want everyone to submit a log to help us with the log checking, but if you are concerned about having the log published, you can submit a Checklog and no one will see it but the log checking computer.

Randy, K5ZD


> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> w2lc at twcny.rr.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 4:26 PM
> To: CQ-Contest at CONTESTING.COM
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Two points for intra-NA QSOs in CQWW?
> 
> I don’t agree with making logs public either Ron, not for any particular
> reason.
> In the end I send in my logs, and I don’t really care that much.
> Yes, I have looked at other people’s logs myself, so some will call me a
> hypocrite I suppose.
> 
> I asked this question a year or two or three ago and I don't think I ever
> got an answer.
> 
> Why does a contest sponsor spend the time, or find a need, to “publish”
> the logs?
> What’s in it for the contest sponsor to make our logs public information?
> 
> 73 Scott W2LC
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