[UK-CONTEST] RSGB 6m TROPHY CONTEST and IARU R1 6m CONTEST

[Steve]

This isn't a direct answer to Andy's question, but can I offer a few 
comments from an adjudicator's point of view?

For this, as with most, VHF contests there's no specified mode - phone 
or cw both count, even when mixed within a contact. Please try to make 
sure that the log you send in has the correct RS(T) - programs intended 
for hf use might not always switch easily between modes. If you have 
problems with producing the finished log, at least please send some 
comments to indicate which contacts are mixed mode. If you change modes 
within a contact, stick with the first report you send or receive.

Hopefully the band will be open and there will be interesting dx to be 
worked. Some dx stations might not be interested in providing full, or 
even partial, locators and/or serial numbers - some might not even know 
their full 6 char. locator. Contest entrants should always send the full 
contest exchange, but please put in your log only what you receive. 
RSGBCC takes a practical view regarding such contacts and copes, e.g., 
where a dx station starts sending serial numbers or full locator after a 
while when they realise that's what callers want to receive. All 
contacts are rescored to a common standard as part of the checking process.

For IARU R1 contest the rules are less flexible. Only contacts with a 
full 6 character locator are valid. Don't shoot the messenger :-)

If any readers are members of other worldwide 6m discussion groups, it 
might be helpful to broadcast that during the contest (1400UTC 16th June 
- 1400UTC 17th June) many EU stations will appreciate receiving a serial 
number and 6 character locator.

Steve G8GSQ

> Recently somebody posted on this reflector that participants should consider
> using N1MM for logging this contest. I am trying to get N1MM set up to do
> just that but I'm having difficulty. Can whoever it was that made the
> suggestion please indicate where I can get some advice?
>
> 73
>
> Andy G3SVD