[SD-User] RSGB1.8 MHz Contest Setup

[Sid Will]

I am the adjudicator for the 1.8MHz contests.  I started with the 2001 1st
1.8MHz contest.
That contest was checked using the DXCC countries list and I stated in my
review that SD users should use the DXCC.CTY file instead of the RSGB.CTY
file.   THAT WAS A MISTAKE.
It is quite clear that all RSGB contests (with a few listed exceptions)
should be scored in SD using RSGB.CTY.
The 1.8MHz contest last weekend and all subsequent contests will be checked
using RSGB countries list.
I mention this on the SD-USER reflector because this simple choice (DXCC or
RSGB) is one of SD's strengths.
Funny that nobody has mentioned this error until now!
When setting up SD for an RSGB contest with multipliers you should (nearly)
always use RSGB.CTY
READ:  RSGB contesting guide, HF Contests, General Rules, Para 5.
Multipliers (Radcom Oct 2000)
            1.8MHz contest rules, Radcom Dec 2000 page 82.
73 de Sid, GM4SID
sidwill@lineone.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Clive GM3POI <gm3poi@btinternet.com>
To: Paul O'Kane <paul@ei5di.com>; sd-user@contesting.com
<sd-user@contesting.com>
Date: 17 November 2001 16:20
Subject: Re: [SD-User] RSGB1.8 MHz Contest Setup


>Hi,
>The .cty file should be DXCC not RSGB, For some unknown reason they don't
>think that each call area of the USA or VE etc is worth another bonus on
>160m but it is on 40m.!!
>73 Clive GM3POI
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Paul O'Kane" <paul@ei5di.com>
>To: <sd-user@contesting.com>
>Sent: Saturday
>, November 17, 2001 11:06 AM
>Subject: [SD-User] RSGB1.8 MHz Contest Setup
>
>
>> Thanks to Jonathan G0DVJ who has already posted setup information.
>>
>> Here are the full details for reference.  Since the SD user mailing list
>> moved to contesting.com in July this year, all postings are now archived.
>> You can easily find them by going to www.contesting.com, scroll down
until
>> you see "Contest List Archives" on the left, then select SD-User.
>>
>> Alternatively, you might go directly to, or bookmark,
>> http://lists.contesting.com/_sd-user/.
>>
>> ________________________
>>
>> The RSGB 1.8 MHz CW contest takes place this weekend from 2100 UTC
>Saturday
>> 17th November to 0100 UTC Sunday 18 November.  It's a CW-only contest for
>> 160 metres.
>>
>> Here's how to configure SD for UK entrants.
>>
>> Select SD Type 10, General - Country & Area
>> Multipliers
>> .MLT File            RSGB
>> .CTY File            RSGB
>> Multipliers Count    B (by band.  Yes, I know
>>                         it's 160m only)
>> Points/QSO           3
>> Pts/Bonus            5
>> Single/Multi-Op      S
>> Next Page            Y
>> Receive Serials      Y
>> Mode                 CW
>> Mixed Mode?          N
>>
>> Send RST + Serial + District Code
>> Receive RST + Serial + District Code (UK only)
>>
>> Work everyone.  Record any additional data sent
>> by non-UK stations (There are other contests
>> taking place at the same time).
>>
>> ____________________________________________
>>
>> Here's how to configure SD for DX (non-UK)
>> entrants. Note:  The demo version of SD is fully
>> operational in this contest for DX entrants.  You
>> don't need to be registered.
>>
>> Select SD Type 4, General - Area Multipliers.
>> Multipliers Count    B (by band. Yes, I know
>>                        it's 160m only)
>> Points/QSO           3
>> Pts/Bonus            5
>> .MLT File            RSGB
>> Next Page            Y
>> Mode                 CW
>> Mixed-mode?          N
>>
>> Work UK only.
>> Send RST + Serial
>> Receive RST + Serial + District Code
>> ___________________________________
>>
>> After the Contest, use SDCHECK to create your .LOG
>> and .SUM files.  Complete the .SUM file with any
>> editor, rename the files to YOURCALL.LOG and
>> YOURCALL.SUM and send them to
>> hf.contests@rsgb.org.uk
>>
>> 73,
>> Paul EI5DI
>>
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