[Skimmertalk] [RBN-OPS] Getting the RBN (and your node) ready for CQWW

[Trent Sampson]

Greetings, 
Question without notice - 
I have asked the CQWW Committee for clarification but have received nothing back for this weekends contest. 
Does Any one know Is there a requirement for a Skimmer that is attached to the RBN operated by one of the ops of a Multi op to NOT display the multi ops Callsign ? ie filter it out ? 
Regards 
Trent VK4TS 

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From: RBN-OPS at yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 07:48:54 -0500
Subject: [RBN-OPS] Getting the RBN (and your node) ready for CQWW














 

 



  


    
      
      
      
  
  
    We've been working hard
      recently on improving, as much as possible, the fail-safeness (is
      that a word?) of the RBN's
        central server.  While a few single points of failure are
        inevitable with our current architecture, we're trying to make
        sure that every function will either restart automatically if it stalls, or else
          notify several of us that it needs attention.

          

          Now, what can you
            do, as an RBN node operator?  With CW Skimmer, the only
            thing you need to do is to select the CW Contest "band plan" on the
            "Misc" settings tab.  That should give you plenty of
            coverage,

            

            With Skimmer
              Server, you need to look at the .ini file you plan
            to use for the contest period.  You'll find a line like this
              (from the default file):

              

              

CwSegments=1800000-190000,3500000-3600000,7000000-7079000,10100000-10130000,14000000-14090000,

18068000-18095000,21000000-21090000,24890000-24920000,28000000-28090000,50000000-50100000

                

                You'll note
                  that in the case of Skimmer Server, decoding stops by
                  default at 90
                    KHz above the lower band edge.  In CQWW CW this may
                    not be enough, especially on 20-10 meters. Of course,
                        the bandwidth you cover directly affects how
                        much CPU is needed, so on a big contest weekend
                          it's a bit of a balancing act.  

                          

                          In areas with a lot of RBN nodes, such as
                          Western Europe and the US East, you might even
                          want to coordinate with your local colleagues
                          and divide up the decoding range.

                          

                          Have
                            fun!  

              
    
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73, Pete N4ZR
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