Next weekend is the second annual WW Digi DX Contest sponsored by the SCC and
WWROF. Rules <https://ww-digi.com/rules/> and much other valuable information
are available on the website <http://www.ww-digi.com/> .
Two issues arose in the 2019 event that we hope will be addressed by
participants. First, the bottom 2-3 kHz of the recommended 10 kHz sub-bands
were very crowded with minimal use of the remaining sub-band spectrum. This
undoubtedly contributed to QSOs being difficult to complete. Second, the NIL
(Not In Log) error rate was much higher than the legacy modes of CW, SSB and
RTTY.
The Operating Tips <http://www.ww-digi.com/operating.htm> web page covers
these issues (”Spread Out!” and “Minimizing NILs (Not In Log)”) along with many
other suggestions on how to enjoy the contest. We strongly encourage everyone
to review this resource.
There will be two practices on Friday NA time:
2200-2230 UTC, Friday, 28 August
0200-0230 UTC, Saturday, 29 August
Operate just as if the actual contest were taking place, using the recommended
frequencies that are open in your area. This is a great opportunity to be sure
your station, software and operating knowledge are ready for the 1200 UTC start
on Saturday 29 August.
Remember, logs are due 5 days later using the Cabrillo Log Upload
<https://ww-digi.com/logcheck/> web page. Have fun!
73,
Ed W0YK
Iztok S52D
Don AA5AU
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