[RSM] RSM Digest, Vol 1, Issue 12

[Jack]

We would love to see this happen for RSM. The general mix of contests is 
nice, including the VHF SS and June/September VHF QSO Parties.

It would be interesting if one or two more RTTY events were included. 
Perhaps the BARTG and/or SARTG contests, both of which are very popular. 
That leads to a question about the presence of other digital activity 
(JT65/PSK/etc) within RSM and in the Winnipeg area among potential club 
members. It is understandable that contests must be carefully selected 
to attract maximum participation and to avoid overloading the calendar.

Perhaps we can talk about this further at the November meeting.

73,

Jack, VE4SNA/W6NF
Shelley, AC0MN


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> Subject: [RSM] Sccore Award
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> As Cary mentioned, you can find details on the Sccore award at
> http://www.va3cco.com/sccore/sccore.htm
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> I am a member of CCO, and can answer any questions about it.
>
> First off, this is a "Made for CCO" award, and RSM can model a similar
> award around the Sccore award.  For RSM, it can reflect a different set of
> contests - that make sense for RSM.  For example, the Ontario QSO Party is
> part of the Sccore award.  Sure - it can be part of an RSM award, but it
> does not *have* to be.
>
> The Sccore award is for everyone - of all skills levels, and station
> compliments.  For example, VE3XT operates CW QRP only with a vertical.
> VE3TU - phone only, LP with a tribander, and wires for 40/80/160.  Now that
> he moved, he will LP with a vertical.  Other folks, like VE3EJ and VE3AT
> have big HP stations.  At the same time, they don't operate *every*
> contest, but they could.
>
> For the score award, it is based on final, published scores.  I use claimed
> scores to track my points, but it is a "rough" number for myself - I need
> to wait for final scores to be posted.
>
> It is a lifetime achievement.  You don't post any scores for a year or two,
> then pick up again - nothing is lost - just that you don't move up the
> ranks.
>
> The better you do in any given contest - the more points you get.  Top
> score gets 1,000,000 score points, and everyone is measured against that
> score.  So - yes - a QRP guy can get his Sccore award - it will take a few
> years, but it is a goal that can be accomplished.  More effort - ie - more
> QSO's, the more points he gets.  Extra incentive to stay in the chair and
> make more QSO's.
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>
> I suggest starting an RSM award Jan 1, 2017, and we can pick the contests
> that make sense for RSM.  If changes need to be made, they can be done Jan
> 1, 2018 - to add or drop contests for example.
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> Hope this helps as a starting point.
>
> Tom - VE3CX
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