*Hi Ward,*
Great overview of some existing apps! Since you mentioned the future, let’s
start by looking at what we already have in place.
*1. Node-RED Dashboard Integration / COSB Contest data API.*
As you mentioned, Ward, the Node-RED dashboard is a great tool. At COSB (
https://contestonlinescore.com/), we collaborated with Kyle AA0Z and Connor
KD9LSV, providing contest data via a special API we developed for the
Node-RED Contest Dashboard. Unfortunately, I haven’t heard any updates from
them since 2023—hopefully, all is well on their end.
The best outcome from that collaboration is that we began offering online
scoring data for third-party use. This is exactly what Gerry, W1VE,
referred to—massive, real-time analysis of incoming contest data, ready to
be put to work. If you’re interested, just contact us.
*2. “Contest Within a Contest” Concept*
This idea is also ready to go. We’ve had preliminary discussions with some
of the CQWW team about running the Real-Time Contest (RTC) service in
parallel with CQ WW, using different time categories to make participation
more affordable for part-time operators.
Since the RTC service at HAMSCORE (https://hamscore.com/) collects all
participants’ logs, this would be a true adjudicated contest—and we’re even
considering real trophies (sponsors welcome!). Naturally, log-check data
would only be revealed after the official CQWW log submission deadline.
You can get involved right now! Our first RTC parallel test will take place
during the CWOps Open this September.
*3. The Future is Here: Real-Time Contesting*
With RTC, full contest results are available within minutes after the event
ends. If you want to see the “future” of contesting—it’s already here.
Join our weekly RTC mini-contests: CWT, K1USN, ICWC-MST, and Weekly RTTY.
It’s the real taste of real fun! )) You can find more details here:
https://blog.contestonlinescore.com/real-time-contesting-rtc-is-our-new-project/
If you’re interested in new contesting technology and want to help with
testing and development, join our discussion group:
https://groups.io/g/RTC-HAMSCORE
73,
Victor, VA2WA
https://contestonlinescore.com Team
RTC Group / HAMSCORE.com
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