[CQ-Contest] Rules for CQ WW DX Contest 2015

[Martin , LU5DX]

Hi Jack,
The rule is not intended for casual entrants.

http://cqww.com/searchbycall.htm?cl=k3fiv&submit=Go

Vy 73,

Martin LU5DX

On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 3:01 PM, Jack Haverty <k3fiv at arrl.net> wrote:

> On 06/06/2015 06:52 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> > The final rules for the CQ WW DX Contest 2015 have been announced.
> > http://cqww.com/blog/rules-announced-for-cq-ww-contest-2015/
> >
>
> Cool!  I just studied the new rules and the inclusion of the "recording"
> aspect gave me an idea for solving one of my long-term contesting
> problems - I often just can't type fast and accurately.  My score is
> limited by my typing skills.
>
> Now I can just record the entire contest and simply use that recording
> as my log.  No more need to type at all, just make sure everything
> needed is in the recording/log.
>
> Of course, I'll have to spend some time to convert my log after the
> contest ends into the proper Cabrillo format as required for submission.
>   But I can do that without the pressure of contest frenzy, as long as I
> make the deadline.  I bet my recording software can even slow down that
> fast CW to make it easier for me to convert it accurately into Cabrillo.
>   My typing skills no longer matter.
>
> I'll probably still use my traditional logging program to assist me in
> avoiding dupes when I'm S&Ping.  But running -- just let the recorder
> capture it all.  Should improve rates quite a bit.
>
> Hmmm.  Perhaps this is not what the rules intended?   Well, they require
> me to record the contest, and don't say anything about my log other than
> I have to submit it in Cabrillo standard format.  So, why not?
>
> I promise not to use the recording to modify my log.  How can I?  The
> recording *is* my log.  I just have to convert it into Cabrillo format.
>
> I can even be Unassisted.
>
> Removing tongue from cheek...
> /Jack de K3FIV
>
>
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