Well,
Now with log checking software, who is going to be the
first to write it into their contesting software programs
n6tr, k8cc or k1ea?
This way they can have more time to operate contests :-)
or to read dumb posts like this one.
dr. Bafoofnik
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>From Len Revelle" <n9ij@arrl.net Fri May 7 23:39:23 1999
From: Len Revelle" <n9ij@arrl.net (Len Revelle)
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Penalties and Busted Calls
-----Original Message-----
From: Ted & Joyce Wilhelm <k9huh@icss.net>
>
>..I'm the first to admit I got burned for stupid errors like not
entering the
>correct power level and letting the default take control...
I don't use SCP so it doesn't apply, I did have to resort to my
rather unselective TS-680 and find most errors were missed dits or
dahs. My stupid errors. Maybe I should watch TV if the 940 dies before
next year.
>I do have a slight problem with getting clipped for 3 Q's each time I
used O >for zero....> Maybe I should go back to logging on paper and
see if anyone can unsramble my chicken scratching.
Agree. I defy anyone to discern my zero from the letter "oh" in
pencil. This error has nothing to do with operating skill, rather an
issue of typing skill. Don't think touch typing drills are part of the
test.
>This brings up anoher point..I know of a local ham who sent in a
paper >computer log and his score shows up as he reported it..If we
are
>going to check than EVERY log must be checked...
The level of scrutiny was a suprise to me, mebbe I just missed the
warning, but I guarentee if I ascertain that paper logs weren't
scrutinized the same as e-logs without a reasonable qualifier, I will
submit paper next year.
>I also suggeest that we put a very short time period on for
electronicly filing or logs, so that all the massaging and correcting
can not be done...
This won't work. Takes the league some time to admit loosing your
log.
I have no problem with the need for accurate copy so long as
reasonableness is used. I will certainly rethink SS here. Anticipate
slower CW next year (probably good), more repeats, etc... To those who
get bent when I call you and you say, "Wrkd B4", and refuse to
elaborate, I don't count for you either.and you get the penalties. We
all gonna have to play nice.
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