Well stated Randy.
Thank you.
73, de Hans, K0HB
On Jan 3, 2015 11:09 AM, "Randy Thompson K5ZD" <k5zd@charter.net> wrote:
> I am sorry, but I have to say this.
>
> The nature of a contest is to improve our skills and have fun by working
> other stations and exchanging information. The purpose of the exchange is
> to
add some skill building and confirmation to the QSO process.
>
> The game is perverted when you use prefill databases to help with the
> exchange information.
>
> The jury is still out on whether prefill databases help or hurt your
> accuracy over the course of the contest. All so you can save a few key
> strokes when logging?
>
> Build your skill and pride of accomplishment by not using a database. Part
> of the fun is that nervous anticipation of whether the QRM will happen
> before or during the time the guy is sending his exchange!
>
> There, I feel better now.
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don
> > Hill AA5AU
> > Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 3:00 PM
> > To: 'WriteLog Reflector'
> > Subject: [WriteLog] P49X Prefill file & Message Info for ARRL RTTY
> > Roundup today
> >
> > First off, thanks to Ed, W0YK/P49X, for allowing us to use his prefill
> > file. It can be downloaded here:
> >
> > http://www.rttycontesting.com/files/p49x-prefill-thru-2014.zip
> >
> > 1. Download the file to a location on your hard drive and unzip it
> > (remember where you unzip it to).
> >
> > 2. Open WriteLog and set up for the ARRL RTTY Roundup.
> >
> > 3. Go to the Tools menu and select Preset Exchange from ADI file...
> >
> > 4. Navigate to the location of the file you unzipped (it should be called
> > p49x-prefill-thru-2014.ADI)
> >
> > 5. A small window will open that shows QTH, Country and C. Click OK and
> > the file will load. After loading, a window will pop up saying 5223 calls
> > loaded. Click OK. Now when you populate the entry window with the
> > callsign of a station in the USA or Canada that is in the file, the QTH
> > field will populate.
> >
> > Warning, do not depend on what is populated to be 100%. You must copy the
> > report and verify it's correct. There will be some errors so watch for
> > them.
> >
> > If you are new to RTTY and will be operating the contest today, I have
> > started writing a page on RTTY Contest Messages. It's not complete, but
> > you can find it here:
> >
> > http://www.rttycontesting.com/lagniappe/rtty-messages/
> >
> > Also, if you need help creating your RTTY messages for the contest, you
> > can find some examples at the link below but this is an old page and
> > these messages do not adhere to the rules set forth in the above link,
> > but they will work.
> >
> > http://old.rttycontesting.com/messages/buffers_arrlru.htm
> >
> > I'll be available to answer questions up until about 1600Z, then I will
> > probably be shutting email down and concentrating on final contest
> > preparations.
> >
> > 73 & GL!
> > Don AA5AU
> >
> >
> >
> >
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