[RTTY] ARRL RU Rules violation

[Don Hill AA5AU]

With WriteLog, I don't have this problem because I've used it so much I automatically hit the space bar without even thinking about
it.

But there is a solution.  You can get rid of the RST field altogether.  The only time you need it is when someone sends you a report
other than 599, which happens but it quite rare.

In WriteLog, go to the Contest menu and to "Exchange format setup".  When asked if you want to initialize all fields, press NO.

In the Exchange Fields column on the left-hand side of the "Edit QSO Exchange Fields" window, left click once on RCV to highlight
it.  There will be a check mark in the "Prompt. Include in QSO entry prompt" check box; uncheck it.  Click SAVE, then click OK.  The
RST field is now no longer in the Entry Window but is still in the log.  If someone sends you a report other than 599, log the QSO,
then edit the log entry by double clicking the 599 in the RCV column of the log and type in the correct exchange.

73, Don AA5AU
http://www.aa5au.com
http://www.rttycontesting.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ted Huf
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 4:48 PM
To: 'Junior'; 'RTTY'
Subject: Re: [RTTY] ARRL RU Rules violation

Charles, 

I almost got caught the same way as you using Writelog.  I also use the [insert] key to capture the highlighted call and send my
exchange when on a run.  The problem is that it tabs over to the RST field.  When you click on the call followed by the F-key to
send the exchange, it tabs over to the exchange field.  I have force myself to get in the habit of hitting the space bar every time
before the other stations exchange when using [insert].
I hope a feature release of Writelog fixes this.

73 Ted W4ZE


-----Original Message-----
From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Junior
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:49 AM
To: 'RTTY'
Cc: 'Kutzko, Sean, KX9X'
Subject: [RTTY] ARRL RU Rules violation

I sent my log in as a check log due to an apparent rules violation.

When I worked the DX stations and tabbed over I was putting the serial number in the rst field.

I caught the mistake Sunday first thing when I was half asleep or is that half awake and looked at the fields. I normally do not
look down in a contest once the software grabs the call and I just type the info in and keep on going. 

I solicited some stations after the test to verify the serial numbers. When you type something in the rst field you can correct it
as it only affects the last two digits (serial #) of that field. So most of the errors I corrected.

I think there is a way to re-arrange the fields to prevent this error in WL?

The bottom line is that I should read the entire rules before playing :-(

I see solicitation going on all the during the test with the so2r ops i.e.
qrx also 14081.0 etc.

I guess it's a matter of how you understand the ruling. Not that I was aware of it. My fault and not anyone else's.

I hope the dx stations are not penalized for my log being incomplete during our exchange.

Sean mentioned in one of our exchanges if he could do anything to help me enjoy contesting more to let him know. I suppose there are
some who are avid contesters. I fall into the rabid class.

I'll get y'all in the next un.I hope :-)

73

Charles/kk5oq

 

 

 

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