[W8MWA] World Wide Radio Operators Foundation Announces Global Digital DX Contest

[Spence Graham]

07/01/2019

The World Wide Radio Operators Foundation (*WWROF* <http://www.wwrof.org/>),
in collaboration with the Slovenia Contest Club (*SCC*
<http://lea.hamradio.si/scc/>), has announced the World Wide Digi DX
Contest (*WW Digi* <https://ww-digi.com/>), which it hopes will become an
annual event. The inaugural running of the 24-hour contest will take place
on August 31 – September 1. The new contest aims to tap into the enthusiasm
being generated by the new digital modes pioneered by Joe Taylor, K1JT, and
the *WSJT-X* Development Group. Participants will use FT4 and FT8 on 160,
80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. The WW Digi will utilize a distance-based
scoring system, with participants earning points based on the distance
between grid square centers of the two stations in a given contact.

“This will encourage operators to seek out long-distance, weak-signal
contacts that highlight the technical advantages of the new digital modes,”
WWROF’s announcement said.

To encourage activity across all bands, each new two-character grid field
contacted on each band will be a multiplier. The final score will the
product of total contact points and grid square contacts. Single-operator
and multioperator entries are invited to take part.

“The contest has been designed to enable making contacts utilizing standard
*WSJT-X* software behavior, making it easy for non-contesters to
participate,” the announcement said. “At the same time, the contest
supports some new techniques that will encourage operating innovation, such
as permitting stations to work up to three ‘QSO streams’ on a band at one
time. Robotic operation is specifically prohibited in order to keep the
human element as part of the game.” Similar worldwide DX contests are
planned for August through November.

Plaques will be awarded to top scorers. (*Contact* <plaques at ww-digi.com> WW
Digi Contest Director Ed Muns, W0YK, to sponsor an award.) Downloadable
electronic certificates will be available for anyone who submits a log.
WWROF plans to have results available within 90 days of the contest’s
conclusion.

WWROF is dedicated to improving the skills and fun of Amateur Radio
operators around the world by utilizing education, competition, advancement
of technology, and scientific research, promoting international friendship
and goodwill. It is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization

-- 
73,

Spence

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