[RSM] RSM Digest, Vol 1, Issue 12

[Tom Haavisto]

There is a number of RTTY contest included.  ARRL RTTY Roundup, and NAQP
RTTY come to mind.  This is why I took up RTTY contesting.

The problem with JT65/PSK and "other" digital modes is that they are not
well suited to contesting, or DXing for that matter.  I have not tried
them, but as I understand it, when it takes a minute plus to complete a
QSO, and they don't handle QRM/pileups well, that limits the number of
folks who will use it.  RTTY has its shortcomings, but seems well suited to
contesting/DXing.

As a general rule, it is one contest per weekend.  The Sprints are
included, so there are a few weekends where there are two contests.


A frequent comment on the MWA reflector is - some folks can only get so
many "kitchen passes" per year, and they have to pick and choose the
contests they participate in.  At the same time, two contests per month
still adds up to 24 contests per year.

Not every contest works for everyone - and that is fine.  For myself, VHF
contests are of limited interest for example, so I focus on ones that have
6 meters, and hope for propagation.  At the same time, the VHF contests are
popular with folks in Southern Ontario, as there is an active VHF/UHF
group, and they can work folks in New York, and other near-by states.

I understand there are a couple of active VHF/UHF folks in Winnipeg, and
this might be a good way to get them interested in joining RSM!

I understand there was an active VHF/UHF group in Duluth/Minneapolis (not
sure - it may have fallen apart when a few of the prime movers became
SK's), but at least there is a large ham population "close enough" that
this might be what is needed to spark interest in making this happen.


Tom - VE3CX



On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 1:28 PM, Jack <vhfplus at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> On 10/23/2016 11:00 AM, rsm-request at contesting.com wrote:
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>>     1. Sccore Award (Tom Haavisto)
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>> From: Tom Haavisto <kamham69 at gmail.com>
>> To: rsm at contesting.com
>> 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
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Hope this helps as a starting point.
>>
>> Tom - VE3CX
>>
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