[UK-CONTEST] Contest Reports
David, G3YYD
g3yyd at btinternet.com
Fri Feb 6 11:53:42 EST 2009
I can speak for Logger32 and N1MM software both of these can have
variable RST but default to 59(9). I agree so much easier to just send
the default and thus the default is sent in 99.99% of QSOs.
Incidentally I would not call Logger32 a contest logger more a general
logging program.
David G3YYD
Ray Hills wrote:
> I am pretty convinced that the regular (and increasing) use of 59 or 599 is
> largely due to the widespread and growing use of software logging. Either
> the program cannot cope with anything other than a preset outgoing report
> (or incoming for that matter) or if it can, making the correct real time
> edit in the heat of an HF contest requires more keyboard - and brain -
> dexterity than I , at least, am capable of. I may be wrong but I think that
> both SD and MMTTY - and possibly Logger32 - all have such limitations. I am
> sure Paul will correct me if I am wrong.
>
> And don't think that this practice is largely limited to HF. During last
> Tuesday's 144AC no fewer than 20 out of 37 contacts gave me 59 - very
> flattering but as I do not live on the top of a big hill, in no way possible
> in what were very ordinary conditions. In fact I only gave out 5 S9 reports
> in contrast - and my RX is by no means deaf !!
>
> No real excuse if you use SDV (as I do) as both incoming and outgoing
> reports can be edited from the default 59 in real time given the reduced
> pressure of a VHF contest. But it does seem that the HF practice is also
> creeping in to VHF contests as well. At least then there is the challenge
> to get the locator right unlike 80MCC.
>
> Ray G3HRH
>
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