[PaQSO] Logging and Checking

[Michael Coslo]

On Apr 17, 2006, at 9:21 AM, Ted Huf wrote:

> I recommend the PAQP committee require Cabrillo.  As
> was stated by WN3VAW and perhaps others, most contest
> software will generate a Cabrillo file.
> There is freeware software by SP7DQR at
> http://sp7dqr.waw.pl/eng/index_en.html that does ADIF
> conversion to Cabrillo for people whose software does
> not generate Cabrillo. If your logging software
> doesn’t generate ADIF, why are you using it.
>
	Amen!


> SP7DQR also has software for contest committees that
> do cross checking and more.  He even offers on his web
> page to do special programming for a particular
> contest.
>
> Are the new rules published and have the software
> vendors been notified of the changes?


	The rules aren't published per se. We have to get together to  
brainstorm exactly how the wording is going to be. But the basic  
changes have been made, and the details will be written in soon. The  
people who will be affected by the changes know what is happening.  
Note, basic changes are the point and multiplier system, and the  
details are things like the log format and summary sheet needs. All  
important, but some have more immediacy.

	The software folks were informed shortly after the contest last  
year. One was having a bit of an issue with the new multiplier  
system. I'll be looking for an update from all of them soon. If the  
new multiplier system is going to be a problem for everyone, (meaning  
the software writers) I may modify it.

	- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -