[TRLog] Displaying dom file in new contest

Ronald Rossi kk1l@arrl.net
Sun, 07 Apr 2002 09:45:35 -0400


My guess is the name is longer than eight characters.

Jim Smith wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to create a new contest for Missouri QSO party. I know, it's
> already half over - but it wasn't when I started.
> 
> Not knowing what contest to start off with I picked GENQSO. I created a
> dom file but the mults don't show (aren't listed) when I start TR. I
> believe the dom file is OK because I can use it with the Minnesota QP
> and the counties (the Missouri counties) are shown.
> 
> Here's my cfg file
> 
> MY CALL = VE7FO
> CONTEST = GENERAL QSO
> DISPLAY MODE = COLOR
> CONTEST NAME = MISSOURI QSO PARTY
> QSO POINT METHOD = ONE PHONE TWO CW
> EXCHANGE RECEIVED = RST QSO NUMBER AND DOMESTIC QTH
> DOMESTIC MULTIPLIER = DOMESTIC FILE
> DOMESTIC FILENAME = Missouri.dom
> 
> I also tried it with DOMESTIC QTH DATA FILENAME = Missouri.dom
> Didn't make any difference.
> 
> Missouri.dom is in the same directory as all the other dom files.
> 
> The MoQP was set up in its own directory, the same as I do with all
> other contests.
> 
> Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
> 
> Also, what is the difference between
> DOMESTIC QTH DATA FILENAME = Missouri.dom
> and
> DOMESTIC FILENAME = Missouri.dom?
> 
> TIA for your help. This is my first attempt at creating a new contest.
> 
> 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO
> 
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