[CQ-Contest] Log what was sent

George Fremin III geoiii at kkn.net
Mon Oct 3 17:52:50 EDT 2016


On Mon, Oct 03, 2016 at 10:25:44PM +0200, Christian Schneider wrote:

> Almost every contest??? There are more contests out than WWDX with its 
> zones.

Yes - think about it. 


> Subtract those contests using serial numbers, subtract those contests 
> where there is no list (or no reliable list) for the "correct" exchange, 
> subtract the contests which require or may require to log what was sent.

If the exchange is a serial nubmer and they send you "Texas" will you log 
what is sent?

Do I really need to give you more examples?

If the exchange does not fit what you know about he excahnge I 
dare say you should not log it on blind faith that it will be OK.

Use some common sense and your brain.

> P.S.: At least in WAG it is not advisable to log what your database 
> proposes to you from any "DOK-list" for German calls. Therefore a 
> different advice: Better listen.

I never use a database for my contesting exchanges.  I copy them off 
of the air but I think about what I am copying and do not just 
copy what they send.


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