[SFDXA] W1AW/4 Operating & Log Submission Guidelines

[Pete Rimmel N8PR]

ANYONE operating as W1AW/4 Florida please go to: 

http://www.floridacontestgroup.org/docs/w1aw_guidelines.pdf

If you cannot download, copy and paste and then try it. 
We want to try to get over 60K QSOs, so if you are in doubt about operating, please give it a try...
You do not have to be a contest whiz to operate in this event.  
I think you will find ti to be loads of fun, being on the “DX” end of the pileup. 
73,  PeteR  N8PR
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Here is the test of above link if you prefer it here: 
W1AW/4 Log Submission & Operating Guidelines
When operating as W1AW/4, the ARRL has requested we stay within the General class
subbands wherever possible, particularly on phone. CW ops should consider
QRS for newer/slower ops if rates allow.
If you are operating split, please announce a frequency range periodically (“Up 3,”as
opposed to simply “Up”). Please keep splits reasonable (no dx-pedition style “Up 5 to
25”).
If you are taking a break or your shift is over, please let the pileup know what is
going on; don’t leave them wondering where you disappeared.
Self-spotting is allowed and encouraged.
The bands are crowded with other users, particularly on 20m/40m/75m phone,
who do not particularly care about the W1AW/* operations. We (and the League)
understand that sometimes interference will happen or be perceived to happen
between W1AW and these groups. However, your conduct should be above reproach.
Don’t get drawn into an argument or conflict on-air if something crops up.
Along that line, practice good pileup discipline. If you come back to a partial callsign,
don’t work the loud tail-ender just to get them out of the way. Stick with the original
partial call that you copied or call CQ or QRZ again.
FAQ
Exchange
 Your QTH (FL) need not be exchanged on all QSOs, but the league has said
they like it. Many ops will expect it.
 All that we’re required to log is the call sign; don’t worry about asking for fills
on states or names.
 Exchanges need not be contest-style. Some stations want to rag chew and
that’s fine if you have time and don’t mind.
 Some stations may ask for your county or grid square. The LOTW upload will
have that info, so you’re free to provide it.
QSLs
 The logs will be uploaded 100% to LOTW. The ARRL is handling paper cards;
Requests for paper cards should follow the standard procedure for
requesting W1AW and W100AW QSLs.
 LOTW uploads will be done only once, shortly after our week of activity is
over.
Log Submission
 You should use logging software that can export an ADIF file. Virtually any
software is acceptable. Typically you would use it in the DXPedition mode or
general logging mode.
 Name your ADIF file with the following format:
StationHostCallsign_FQPCountyAbbreviation_GridSquare. So, N4WW would
use N4WW_ORA_EL98.adif, while N4BP would send me a file called
N4BP_BRO_EL96.adif
 ONCE and ONCE ONLY after the last W1AW/4 operation from your station is
complete, create an ADIF file and email a copy to cgp at alumni.wfu.edu. If
there is any doubt in your mind whether you’ll operate more, please hold
onto the ADIF file until you know one way or another. After our operation is
through, I should have one ADIF file for each unique location from which
W1AW was put on the air from within FL.
 Along that vein, if you host guest ops at your station or if you are a guest op at
another station, please mark the log with the station host’s callsign and
information, and please keep one log for all W1AW operations from that
station.
 Finally, the ARRL has asked that all W1AW operations take place from ARRL
members’ stations. Affiliated club stations are OK. If you have specific
questions, please contact me directly at cgp at alumni.wfu.edu.
73, and have fun out there.
Chris WF3C