[VHFcontesting] distance scoring

[k4gun at comcast.net]

Here's another thought.  If we go to 6 digit grids, I'll just stay in FM08 and slowly work my way down Skyline Drive.  I only have to drive to the next sub-grid to start all over again.  I'll never have to leave FM08.  Just think how much gas I'll save and still rack up a huge score!  How great for me.  Sure it defeats the purpose of roving in the first place, but I'll get great distance contacts the whole time and that seems to be all that anybody is interested in for this discussion.

K4GUN/R

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From: Zack Widup <w9sz at prairienet.org> 

> 
> I like the idea of a CWAC (contest within a contest) too. The only problem 
> I foresee is getting a 6-character grid from some people. There are 
> non-contesters who get on to give out a few points or get their feet wet 
> and sometimes I have had a hard time just getting their 4-character grids 
> out of them. 
> 
> For the CWAC, I feel the QSO point multipliers should favor the higher 
> frequencies, especially since 6 meters is likely to produce distances that 
> far surpass 10 GHz or even 144 MHz. 
> 
> 73, Zack W9SZ 
> 
> 
> On Sat, 21 Jun 2008, Ron Hooper wrote: 
> 
> > Instead of inventing the wheel again we need to see how the VHF contest are 
> > administered in Europe using distance. I am sure a little research to find 
> > the right person to act as a consultant would clear up a lot of questions. 
> > 
> > With some effort, the September contest could be operated just like we do 
> > now but have volunteers to use distance scoring to see how it would work. I 
> > believe we need to see what software programs are available in Europe and if 
> > the program could also be used to create the required ARRL format. This is 
> > one way to get things rolling and not require the ARRL to change the rules. 
> > Working the contest would be transparent to those we work not using distance 
> > scoring. 
> > 
> > I have used TR contest logging software in the Stew Perry 160 meter 
> > challenge. The program works exactly like we have discussed. Yes, you get 
> > credit for working someone in your own grid. The program uses a 4 digit 
> > exchange just like we have now. I currently have my software set up for 6 
> > digits even though I only need 4. If I need to work K4XR in EM64 from EM84, 
> > I usually work him on a lower frequency first and turn the antenna toward 
> > his grid as many would do. Now the program tells me the exact heading when 
> > he is logged even if he does not give but 4 digits. I have preprogrammed the 
> > 6 digit heading to K4XR from previous contacts. I don't have to fuss with 
> > getting him to give me some chat on 432 to sharpen the antenna. On 432 and 
> > up this saves me a bunch of time. I really don't need a call sign to find 
> > out a heading, I can just type in the 4 or 6 digit grid and the program 
> > gives me the heading from my location. So if I hear a station In BK29 and 
> > don't know exactly where to point my antenna, I type in the grid and the 
> > heading pops up. I assume the 4 digit number is calculated to the center of 
> > each grid which is close enough on the lower VHF frequencies. 
> > 
> > Ron W4WA 
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