[Mldxcc] Assisted vs Unassisted (was Re: Preliminary headers SS)

[Verne Terwilliger]

​Hi Emi,

There are a few of us in MLDXCC that use N3FJP for everyday and contest
logging.  It isn't as robust as WriteLog or N1MM, however it is easier to
use.

In N3FJP the spotting network is under Settings then DX Spotting. You can
configure it any way you need.  I use it mostly for DXing.  It will tell me
if the contact is New, either as an entity or a slot.  In addition, N3FJP
has a Band Map, which you can access under Settings/DX Spotting or by using
Ctrl E.

I'm a new Ham, plus new to contesting so the N3FJP package works well for
me at this time.  I have used N1MM in contests that N3FJP doesn't support,
so it forced me to use the basics of N1MM.

Hope this helps some....See you at the meeting Saturday!

Verne, W6VMT

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:12 AM, Robert Hess via Mldxcc <
mldxcc at contesting.com> wrote:

> The real power of using the Cluster during a contest is when you use it
> within your logging program.  The program you're using must have the
> ability to Telnet into one of a bunch of internet spotting networks.  Most
> of us seem to use N1MM (free) or Writelog (about $30).  Some also use
> Wintest.  The program you're using seems to be a good entry level contest
> program.  N1MM and Writelog, and perhaps the program you're using, will
> produce band-maps, showing ONLY the stations you have not worked and where
> they are in the band.  You see a station on 28340 on the band map, so you
> click on it.  Assuming your software talks to your radio, the radio goes to
> that frequency and inserts the call sign of the station in your log.  You
> work the station, hit enter, and it's logged.  It's a wonderful thing.  The
> only caveat is that you need to make absolutely sure that the call sign you
> are clicking on is correct.  Most internet spots are manually entered by
> other contesters and you will often find a busted call sign.  K6MM, for
> instance might show up as K6MN.
> Bob
>       From: Emileigh Starbrook <estarbrook at gmail.com>
>  To: Robert Hess <w1rh at yahoo.com>; MLDXCC <mldxcc at contesting.com>
>  Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:12 PM
>  Subject: Assisted vs Unassisted (was Re: [Mldxcc] Preliminary headers SS)
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> I didn't use a spotting network - I'm not sure I would know how.  Can you
> tell me what one is and what the advantage would be?  When I'm chasing DX I
> use a website called DX Summit on my tablet but it's not connected to
> anything.  I also tried something called DXMap - but that wasn't really
> helpful except on 6M.
>
> My technique - as weird as it may sound, is to slap in a 3db attenuator so
> I only get clear, crisp signals.  I point the antenna slightly north, and
> then I go to the top of the band, say, on 10M to 28.600.  I work the first
> station I hear tuning down, then continue to tune down to the next
> station.  When I get to 28.300, I move the antenna to point slightly south,
> go back up to 28.600 and repeat it.  Then I re-tune the buddy pole to 15M,
> and do the same there.  Then back up and back down again until about 30
> minutes after nightfall, and do the same on 20M and 40M.  That way I also
> don't break the 15 minute rule about changing bands.
>
> You may think it's insane to attenuate the signal, but if I am having
> trouble copying someone, I take it off and have 3db more of signal
> strength.  I save a lot of time not trying to fight with noise and QRM.
> When I first tried contesting I was putting in all the receive preamp I
> could and pretty much only got a headache.  This technique really seems to
> work for me.
>
> The remark about QRP would be if I had to put an antenna in the attic
> because the HOA nazis came after me and won in court.  But I do not believe
> that would happen because they have selectively allowed some quite serious
> violations to pass.  In court I could say that they were selectively
> enforcing the CC&Rs, which were also in two different documents, only one
> of which we were shown before purchase (which did not prohibit antennas).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Emi
>
>
>
> ------------
>
> I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it.
> - Jonathan Winters
>
> On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 6:25 PM, Robert Hess <w1rh at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> It shows unassisted.  If you used the spotting network, you should show
> assisted.  Otherwise, it looks OK, Emi.
> Nice score.  Why did you indicate that you might have to go QRP?
> Interference?
> Bob
>       From: Emily Clarke <n1did at comcast.net>
>  To: "Mldxcc at contesting.com" <Mldxcc at contesting.com>
>  Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 8:16 PM
>  Subject: [Mldxcc] Preliminary headers SS
>
> I have family here tonight for dinner but I was able to sneak away to
> look at the header.  Can someone look at the headers and make sure it's OK?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Emi
>
> START-OF-LOG: 3.0
> CREATED-BY: N3FJP's ARRL November Sweepstakes Contest Log 5.6
> CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
> CALLSIGN: N1DID
> LOCATION: EB
> CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
> CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
> CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
> CATEGORY-POWER: LOW
> CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
> CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
> CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
> CATEGORY-TIME: 24-HOURS
> CATEGORY-OVERLAY: CLASSIC
> CLUB: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONTEST CLUB
> CLAIMED-SCORE: 51948
> OPERATORS: N1DID
> NAME: Emily Clarke
> ADDRESS: 673 Monte Verde Ln
> ADDRESS: Brentwood
> ADDRESS: CA
> ADDRESS: 94513
> EMAIL: n1did at comcast.net
>
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