[UK-CONTEST] SD Updated

[Colin Wilson]

Hi,
FYI
Algarve STAR DX Team will be on air with CR6A callsign from "The Submerged 
Forteress"
in the sea near Olhao city in south of Portugal inside the CTFF-07 Natural 
Park.
This forteress is only acessible via boats and on very low tide.
17th April is the perfect day.
Callsign: CR6A
Bands: 40 to 10m
Modes: CW & SSB
OPs: CT1EGW, CT1EHX, CT1GFK, CT1GPQ, CT1IUA.
All info and awards referencies on http://algarvedx.com

obs: this activity is possible only in very good weather conditions. If not, 
will be delayed again.

73's
Algarve STAR DX Team
73's es DX
Algarve STAR DX Team
http://algarvedx.com
Kind regards

Colin CT7ACG/G3VCQ
www.sheffield-live.co.uk
e. colin at sheffield-live.co.uk
t. +351912884618

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul O'Kane" <pokane at ei5di.com>
To: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 7:31 AM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] SD Updated


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> The latest version of SD offers several unique
> features to give all contesters an even greater
> competitive edge.
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> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/522
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> RISETIME Command.
>    In CW events, with rig-control enabled,
>    the RISETIME command gives user-selectable
>    values for your waveform rise and fall
>    times - from 0.1 to 1 ms.  This helps to
>    give a bit of breathing space from adjacent
>    signals with excessive key clicks.
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> RBN Agitator.
>    The Reverse Beacon Network spots you when
>    youy call TEST or CQ. The only problem is
>    that, once you have been spotted, it won't
>    happen again until you change frequency.
>    The RBNA command toggles your TX frequency
>    up and down by 1 kHz whenever you hit the
>    F1 key or press Enter in ESM mode.  Used in
>    conjunction with a low RISETIME value, you
>    are guaranteed a 1 kHz slot, or even more,
>    all to yourself - and continuous RBN spots.
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>    Many SD users would like the option of
>    anonymously feeding their own RBN spots
>    into the cluster, but I'm not sure how
>    to implement it - any hints appreciated.
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> F12 - Exchange Verification:
>    When you're not certain you've copied the
>    exchange, log the QSO with F12 instead
>    of Enter.  SD does a QRZ.COM lookup to get
>    the station's email address and instantly
>    sends a message requesting confirmation.
>    You'll only need to ask for a repeat when
>    there is no QRZ.COM entry, otherwise you
>    can make any necessary changes long after
>    the contest. This feature is disabled for
>    CQWW, as they don't cross-check any part
>    of the exchange other than the callsigns.
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>    With just a few tweaks the RBN will soon
>    record all exchanges and do away with the
>    need to submit CW logs.  Simply combine
>    the RBN files in a single database, then
>    extract individual logs with a standard
>    query.
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> CLEAR Command.
>    The CLEAR command doubles your mic gain
>    and compression settings to give greater
>    intelligibility and higher average RF
>    output power - with a guarantee of a
>    clear channel. It's not always necessary
>    so long as your QSO rate is greater than
>    240 per hour, but is essential otherwise.
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> BUSTED Command.
>    When activated, any callsign you spot
>    will have one or more characters in the
>    suffix changed at random.  It's good for
>    catching those who don't verify spotted
>    calls before logging them, and has the
>    added benefit of lumbering the spotted
>    station with lots of dupes.  For your
>    protection, your callsign and IP address
>    are encrypted.
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> Added Support for SB2R (Single-band, 2 radios).
>    Lets you run on two frequencies on the
>    same band, with interlocks to prevent
>    simultaneous transmission (not permitted
>    in the rules).  You'll need to source
>    appropriate filters.
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> Today's Operating Tip - Omnidirectional Gain.
>    Split the o/p from your rig to drive four
>    amps feeding four separate mono-banders.
>    Works just like a 4-square, except louder.
>    There's no need to switch.  Back-to-front
>    ratio doesn't matter when the only stations
>    on your frequency are all calling you.
>
>    Note: it's not cricket to use more than
>    one amp in RoPoCo, CC, and other LP
>    events.
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> As contesters at the leading edge of comms
> technologies, we should be among the first
> to adapt to modern  modes.  All technology
> is good, and none of it is about to go away.
> The idea that contest QSOs need amateur-band
> RF only, or indeed any RF, is an old-fashioned
> notion that has passed its sell-by date.
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> With this in mind, what features would you
> like to see in the next update of SD?
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> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
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