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- KB0ZP
- CONTEST LOG
- UTILITIES PROGRAM
-
- Larry Kebel
- (KB0ZP)
- PO Box 2010
- Sparks, NV 89432
- USA
-
- (C) Copyright KB0ZP 1987-1991
- All Rights Reserved
-
- CompuServe ID# 73517,1054
-
- Ver. 1KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
-
-
- 1.1 DISTRIBUTION ---
-
- You are encouraged to copy and distribute the shareware versions of these
- programs to any and all interested persons. The maximum charge for this
- service is to be no more than $5 which is to cover the entire cost of
- Distribution, Disk & Copying.
-
- 1.1.1 Local BBSs ---
-
- I also wish to encourage you to upload the shareware version of this
- program to any and all local BBSs. It is extremely difficult to get
- meaningful distribution of these programs, so your help is really
- needed. Don't forget Packet BBSs. Any distribution of the shareware
- version would be appreciated.
-
- 1.1.2 Distribution Houses ---
-
- Any and all Distribution Houses may distribute an unchanged shareware
- version of these programs. Distribution Houses need not contact the
- author for permission to distribute. It is suggested, however, that a
- separate HAM RADIO or AMATEUR RADIO section be established in your
- catalog. Ham Radio Operators usually don't look under COMMUNICATIONS,
- HOBBIES, MISCELLANEOUS or elsewhere for the kinds of programs they are
- interested in.
-
- 1.1.3 Viruses --
-
- If you plan to distribute these programs, I would suggest that you
- obtain a copy directly from the author. That way you will have the
- latest version and it will be virus free. Shareware version is $5.
-
-
- 1.2 PUBLIC DOMAIN vs. SHAREWARE ---
-
- These programs are NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN. They are SHAREWARE. That is if you
- like, and are using, these programs you must pay for them. The entire
- package of the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG Programs is only $25.00. If you obtained
- these shareware programs from any source other than the author, the author
- has received nothing. Even though I do get some pleasure from programming,
- the cost is immense. Your financial help is appreciated. When ordering a
- registered version, don't forget to include the name and call sign of the
- purchaser.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.3 REGISTERED MAIL ---
-
- PLEASE - Do not send me any registered mail. My PO Box is not where I live,
- it is a mail forwarding company. So, it costs me about $5.00 each to receive
- your registered mail. It is simply not worth it. You gain nothing. I don't
- sign for the letter, the forwarding company does. It can still be stolen. It
- can still be lost. It takes special handling. It gets delayed. PLEASE, don't
- send me registered mail. A $5.00 charge will be added if you use registered
- mail.
-
-
- 1.4 SUGGESTIONS ---
-
- Notify me if you have any suggestions on how these programs may be improved.
- Any and all comments are welcome. You do not have to be a registered user to
- make suggestions. I will, however, only answer comments from registered
- users. If your suggestions are accepted and they are the first time men-
- tioned, I will send you an upgraded disk (free of charge) to registered
- users, including your modifications as well as those that have proceeded
- you. If your suggestion is lengthy or complicated, a sample program on a
- disk would be appreciated. Even this guide is not beyond improvement.
-
- 1.4.1 Shareware Users ---
-
- The same rules will be used for shareware users. Only I will be MUCH
- more strict in giving out free copies. The more in depth and unique
- your suggestion is, the better chance of getting a free copy.
-
- 1.4.2 Suggestion Form ---
-
- Please print out and use the suggestion form when making suggestions.
- It is found in its own file SUGGEST.FRM. Just type, from DOS, "TYPE
- SUGGEST.FRM>PRN". And the form will be printed. Please answer all the
- questions and then state your suggestion. This will give me a lot of
- information about your setup for use in solving a problem or for use in
- future revises. If there is something wrong with the processing of
- data, please include a copy of your data file. I'll return the disk if
- you want.
-
-
- 1.5 COMPUSERVE ---
-
- I can also be reached on CompuServe. My ID# is 73517,1054. It is my practice
- to check into CompuServe about once a week. So, the answers coming back may
- be delayed a little.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.5.1 Downloading ---
-
- The latest version of the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG may be downloaded from
- CompuServe in Library #6 (Software & Pictures) in HAMNET. From any (!)
- prompt, type (GO HAMNET) (ENTER) to get to the Ham Radio section.
- Search the library using KB0ZP as the keyword and you should find it.
- Let me know if you have problems.
-
-
- 1.6 SOURCE CODE ---
-
- Copies of the original source code are NOT available to any individual or
- organization for any reason. So, please don't ask.
-
-
- 1.7 WARRANTIES ---
-
- I make no guarantees or warranties of any sort as to the accuracy, correct-
- ness or reliability of these programs. All responsibilities are borne by the
- user.
-
-
- 1.8 BACKUP COPIES ---
-
- The first thing to do is to make a backup copy of the original disk. Keep
- the original in a safe place for copying purposes only. Use the backups in
- the field or for general use.
-
- Place the original disk in Drive A: and use one of the following:
-
- A> DISKCOPY A: B: If you have two floppy drives
-
- A> DISKCOPY A: A: If you have one floppy drive
-
- A> COPY A:*.* B: If you have two floppy drives
-
- A> COPY A:*.* C:\[directory name] If you have a hard disk
-
- 1.8.1 Copy Protection ---
-
- These programs are not copy protected. You may make as many copies as
- needed.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.9 SPECIAL KB0ZP FILES ---
-
- As you use and become more familiar with these programs, the following files
- will be created.
-
- KB0ZP-1.DTA Random file which contains all the data on each contact.
-
- KB0ZP-2.DTA Random file which contains all the data specific to a given
- contest.
-
- KB0ZP-3.DTA Not Used
-
- KB0ZP-4.DTA Temporary file used when converting the database (KB0ZP-1 and
- KB0ZP-2) to another file program.
-
- KB0ZP-5.DTA Sequential file (ASCII) which is compatible with word proces-
- sors.
-
- KB0ZPCON.FIG Configuration file for the printer and some special commands
- for the computer.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.10 FILES ---
-
- The entire set of files for the KB0ZP CONTEST LOG are:
-
- KB0ZPLOG.EXE Main Logging Program
- KB0ZPLOG.DOC Main Logging Program Documentation
-
- KB0ZPUTL.EXE Utilities Program
- KB0ZPUTL.DOC Utilities Program Documentation
-
- KB0ZPDB1.EXE Self Extracting Archived Utility
- for PCFILE:dB Version 1.1
-
- Consisting of:
- ADDRESS.LBL
- LOG .DBF
- LOG .HDB
- LOGLIST.ANS
- QSL .LBL
- SAMPLE .LTR
- SIGN .NDX
-
-
- KB0ZPDB2.EXE Self Extracting Archived Utility
- for PCFILE+ Version 2.0
-
- Consisting of:
- ADDRESS.LBL
- LOG .DTA
- LOG .HDR
- LOG .INX
- LOGLIST.ANS
- LOGLIST.REP
- QSL .LBL
- SAMPLE .LTR
-
-
- KB0ZPDB3.EXE Self Extracting Archived Utility
- for FILE EXPRESS Version 4.26
-
- Consisting of:
- LOG .HDR
- LOG .SRT
- LOG .DTA
- LOG .IDX
-
-
- KB0ZPDB .DOC Manual for the Data File Utilities
-
- SUGGEST .FRM Suggestion Form (ASCII)
-
- CARD .FRM Reference card for commands (ASCII)
-
- OVERVIEW.DOC An overview of what the programs do and hints
- to make the learning curve easier.KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 1.11 CASE SENSITIVE ---
-
- These programs are NOT case sensitive. That is, you may type upper or lower
- case letters anytime and the program will correct your entry to what is
- needed.
-
-
-
- 1.12 TEST DISK ---
-
- If there is a line in the opening billboard (See 3.2) mentioning that this
- is "FOR TESTING PURPOSES ONLY", believe it! You have a disk that was sent
- out for error checking and there may still be serious errors in the pro-
- grams.
-
-
-
-
- 2.0 GETTING STARTED
-
-
- 2.1 SELF EXTRACTING FILES ---
-
- 2.1.1 Registered Copy ---
-
- You will receive two files on the disk. One is KB0ZPLOG.EXE which is
- the registered version of the log program. The other will be KB0ZP-
- U.EXE. This second file is self unarcing and will have to be unarced on
- a hard disk or to a 720K floppy. A 360K floppy will not hold all the
- files it will generate. Just type KB0ZP-U to unarc.
-
- 2.1.2 Shareware Copy ---
-
- This disk will only have one file, KB0ZP.EXE. It is self unarcing and
- contains all the shareware files. This must be unarced on a hard disk
- or to a 720K floppy. Copy the file to the 720K floppy and then type
- KB0ZP to unarc. The unarced file will expand to about 450K.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 2.2 START FROM FLOPPIES ---
-
- 2.2.1 A: Drive Only ---
-
- Place the file KB0ZPUTL.EXE in drive A: and type KB0ZPUTL to start the
- program. When asked which drive for the data, answer A:. Then remove
- the program disk and insert the data disk in drive A:.
-
- 2.2.2 A: & B: Drives ---
-
- Place the file KB0ZPUTL in drive A: and the data disk in drive B:. From
- drive A: type KB0ZPUTL to start the program. When asked which drive for
- the data, answer B:.
-
-
- 2.3 START WITH A HARD DISK ---
-
- Create a directory for the main program and copy KB0ZPUTL to that directory.
- Create a directory for the data. From the main program directory type
- KB0ZPUTL to start the program. When asked which drive for the data, you may
- enter the directory you created for the data. Any DOS acceptable command
- will work.
-
-
-
- 3.0 OPERATING THE PROGRAM
-
- 3.1 STARTING THE PROGRAM ---
-
- To run the program from whatever disk or directory you may be using just
- type (KB0ZPUTL) and then press (ENTER).
-
-
- 3.2 BILLBOARD ---
-
- The first screen you will see is the Billboard. This screen will give you
- information such as which version of the program you are using. It also
- shows my CompuServe ID# in case you wish to use that service for any sugges-
- tions. (See 1.5) Check for any special messages. To move on, just press any
- key.
-
-
- 3.3 WHICH PATH ---
-
- Enter the path to where you you have the data stored. Follow the examples
- given. Remember to add a colon (:) after a single drive entry. ie A:. The
- computer will add \KB0ZP-1.DTA and \KB0ZP-2.DTA to the path that you enter.
- If the data is stored in C:\CONTEST\FIELDDAY\1991 then that is all you will
- enter. Actually, any DOS acceptable form is OK. The KBZP filename will be
- added as needed.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 3.3.1 Entry Errors ---
-
- If a mistake in entering the path is made, then you may use the back-
- space or left arrow to fix the error.
-
-
-
-
- 4.0 MISCELLANEOUS DIRECTORY
-
-
- 4.1 GENERAL ---
-
- This is where you will find all the miscellaneous items that are needed to
- have a smooth running contest and program. First of all run the SETUP. (See
- 4.2)
-
-
- 4.2 SETUP (A) ---
-
- This must be run first to configure the printer commands to your printer. If
- the resulting KB0ZPCON.FIG file is not available when you are printing out
- forms etc., the special effects will not be used and the printout might look
- funny. So, always have the KB0ZPCON.FIG file in the same directory as your
- data file.
-
- 4.2.1 Path ---
-
- You will not have a selection of paths. The file KB0ZPCON.FIG will be
- written to Drive A:. Then, you can copy it to the file or directory of
- your choice.
-
-
- 4.3 QSL LABEL (B) ---
-
- This printout will not be sorted at all. It will be printed exactly in the
- same order that the contacts were made. It is for the purpose of making the
- chore of QSLing a little easier. The pertinent information will be printed
- on labels (1 1/2" by 15/16"). Just affix the label to your QSL, address, and
- mail. The printout will be in the following form:
-
-
- +--------------------------------------+
- | Confirming QSO with: KB0ZP |
- | DATE: 03 Mar 1991 TIME: 20:13 |
- | BAND: 10 Mtr MODE: RTTY |
- | GRID SQUARE: EN10FG |
- | SIG REPORT: 599 |
- +--------------------------------------+
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- For more help in printing these kind of labels, convert the
- database to your favorite file program. (See 4.1
-
-
-
- 4.4 GENERAL LOGGING SHEETS (C) ---
-
- This option starts printing immediately. It will produce two
- pages of blank log sheets. The lines will be numbered 1 thru 100. 50 to a
- page. Additional sheets may be printed or copied. These
- are useful for those who like to manually log or for special
- event stations.
-
-
- 4.5 ASCII DISK (D) ---
-
- The purpose of this option is so that you may work with the
- database with your word processor. The file KB0ZP-5.DTA will be
- created on Drive A:. The entire list will be in ASCII and should
- be compatable with most word processors. The list is not sorted
- and will be in numerical order. Please see, Suggested Standard
- File Format, for more information. (See 7.
-
-
- 4.6 CLUB RULES (E) ---
-
-
-
-
- 4.7 CONTEST GUIDELINES (F) ---
-
-
-
-
- 4.8 POSTOFFICE ABBREVIATIONS (G) ---
- States abbrev. what is recognized by the program
-
-
-
-
- 4.9 SECTION ABBREVIATIONS (H) ---
-
-
-
- 4.10 CONVERT DATAFILE to GENERAL LOG (I) ---
-
- This option creates the file KB0ZP-4.DTA. It is used with the general
- logging programs explained in the RECORD KEEPING UTILITIES Users Guide.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 4.11 NOT USED (J) ---
-
-
- 4.12 NOT USED (K) ---
-
-
- 4.13 CHANGE the PATH for the DATA (L) ---
-
-
-
-
- 4.14 DUPE CONTACTS (M) ---
- If you have chozen the "No Dupe" option when logging your contacts, the list
- may be duped here. This option will print out a listing of the duplicate
- contacts. They may then be found on your submission list and so marked. I do
- find, however, that printing out a listing alphabetized by callsign may be a
- better way to dupe. Then that can become your "dupe sheet" for submission.
-
-
- 4.15 CONTACT LISTING (N) ---
- Same as log
-
-
-
- 4.16 TEST DISK (O) ---
-
-
-
-
- 4.17 PRINTOUT DIRECTORY (P) ---
-
-
- 4.18 QUIT (Q) ---
-
-
-
- 5.0 PRINTOUTS DIRECTORY
-
-
- 5.1 GENERAL ---
-
- This directory is where you will find all the different alphabetical print-
- outs that the program can handle. These are mainly for your own personal
- use. In the extreme right of each printout, there will be two columns for
- you to log the QSL information as to (S)ent and (R)eceived.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 5.1.1 Duplicate Copies ---
-
- After the printing has stopped, in the PRINTOUTS DIRECTORY Selections,
- you will be asked if you want another copy. By pressing (N) you will be
- returned to the menu. If you select (Y) another printout will start
- immediately. This way you save all the time it takes to sort.
-
-
- 5.2 ALPHABETICAL by CALL SIGN & BAND (A) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by CALL SIGN and then by BAND. It
- will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.3 ALPHABETICAL by CALL SIGN & MODE (B) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by CALL SIGN and then by MODED. It
- will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- CALL SIGN MODE BAND Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.4 ALPHABETICAL by BAND, MODE & CALL SIGN (C) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by BAND then by MODE and since you
- may make many contacts with the same band & mode, we sort it again by CALL
- SIGN. It will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- BAND MODE CALL SIGN Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.5 ALPHABETICAL by BAND & CALL SIGN (D) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by BAND and then by CALL SIGN. It
- will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- BAND CALL SIGN MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 5.6 ALPHABETICAL by MODE, BAND & CALL SIGN (E) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by MODE and then by BAND and since
- you may make many contacts with the same band & mode, we sort it again by
- CALL SIGN. It will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- MODE BAND CALL SIGN Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.7 ALPHABETICAL by MODE & CALL SIGN (F) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by MODE and then by CALL SIGN. It
- will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- MODE CALL SIGN BAND Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.8 ALPHABETICAL by 2nd EXCHANGE & CALL SIGN (G) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by 2nd EXCHANGE and then by CALL
- SIGN. It will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- 2nd EXCHANGE CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 3rd EXCHANGE
- --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.9 ALPHABETICAL by 3rd EXCHANGE & CALL SIGN (H) ---
-
- This selection will sort the data first by 3rd EXCHANGE and then by CALL
- SIGN. It will not be sorted any further. The printout will list:
-
- 3rd EXCHANGE CALL SIGN BAND MODE Mo/Da TIME 2nd EXCHANGE ----------
- ----------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.10 NUMERICAL ORDER (I) ---
-
- This printout will not be sorted at all. It will be printed exactly in the
- same order that the contacts were made. The printout will list:
-
- CONTACT# TIME CALL SIGN BAND MODE 2nd EXCHANGE 3rd EXCHANGE
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 5.11 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER (J) ---
-
- This printout is the same as Numerical Order. (See 5.10)
-
-
-
- 5.12 CALL SIGN LISTING (K) ---
-
- This printout was asked for by two HAMS. So, I added it. I don't think it is
- too useful but, here it is. The listing consists of an alphabetical listing
- of CALL SIGNS.
-
- CALL SIGN
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
-
-
- 5.13 NOT USED (L) ---
-
-
- 5.14 NOT USED (M) ---
-
-
- 5.15 NOT USED (N) ---
-
-
- 5.16 NOT USED (O) ---
-
-
- 5.17 SUBMISSIONS DIRECTORY (P) ---
-
- By pressing (P) you will be taken to the SUBMISSIONS DIRECTORY. (See 6.0)
-
-
- 5.18 QUIT (Q) ---
-
- By pressing (Q) you will quit the program and return to DOS.
-
-
-
- 6.0 SUBMISSIONS DIRECTORY
-
-
- 6.1 GENERAL ---
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 6.2 DUPE SHEET (A) ---
-
-
- 6.2.1 ASCII Disk (Alt A) ---
-
-
- 6.3 FIELD DAY REPORT (B) ---
-
-
- 6.3.1 ASCII Disk (Alt B) ---
-
-
- 6.4 ARRL 10/160 METER CONTEST (C) ---
-
-
- 6.4.1 ASCII Disk (Alt C) ---
-
-
- 6.5 JANUARY VHF SWEEPSTAKES (D) ---
-
-
- 6.5.1 ASCII Disk (Alt D) ---
-
-
- 6.6 ARRL RTTY ROUNDUP (E) ---
-
-
- 6.6.1 ASCII Disk (Alt E) ---
-
-
- 6.7 SEPTEMBER VHF QSO PARTY (F) ---
-
-
- 6.7.1 ASCII Disk (Alt F) ---
-
-
- 6.8 NOVICE ROUNDUP (G) ---
-
-
- 6.8.1 ASCII Disk (Alt G) ---
-
-
- 6.9 ARRL VHF CONTEST (H) ---
-
-
- 6.9.1 ASCII Disk (Alt H) ---
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-
-
- 6.10 JUNE VHF QSO PARTY (I) ---
-
-
- 6.10.1 ASCII Disk (Alt I) ---
-
-
- 6.11 VHF/UHF SPRING SPRINTS (J) ---
-
-
- 6.11.1 ASCII Disk (Alt J) ---
-
-
- 6.12 ARRL INTERNATIONAL DX CONTEST (K) ---
-
-
- 6.12.1 ASCII Disk (Alt K) ---
-
-
- 6.13 CQ WW WPX CONTEST (L) ---
-
-
- 6.13.1 ASCII Disk (Alt L) ---
-
-
- 6.14 NOT USED (M) ---
-
- 6.15 NOT USED (N) ---
-
- 6.16 NOT USED (O) ---
-
- 6.17 MISCELLANEOUS DIRECTORY (P) ---
-
-
-
-
- 6.18 QUIT (Q) ---
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-
-
- 7.0 SUGGESTED STANDARD FILE FORMAT ---
-
-
- The ARRL has sent me the following as a guideline for submitting your log to
- them on a disk. They do not mention, however, how they would like the list
- to be sorted or what column headings are needed. I am assuming that they
- will be the same as is required by the ARRL if you were to submit by paper
- only. Additionally, they request that you send a paper copy also to back up
- the disk.
-
-
- SuGssSUGGESTED STANDARD FILE FORMAT for
- SUBMISSION of ARRL CONTEST LOG DATA
-
- All files must be in standard ASCII format.
-
- All files must be on an MS-DOS formatted disk, 3.5 inch (720 Kb or 1.44 Mb)
- or 5.25 inch (360 Kb or 1.2 Mb).
-
- A diskette label should clearly indicate the call used, contest name, entry
- class, and date of the contest.
-
- The log file must consist of one line of data per QSO, without headers,
- footers, pagebreaks, or other non-ASCII characters.
-
- All QSO data must appear in each line, alignen by columns, and must include
- the following:
-
- band: wavelength for HF and frequency for VHF.
-
- mode: designator such as CW, PH, etc.
-
- date: in MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY format.
-
- time: 4 digit UTC without colons.
-
- station worked.
-
- complete exchange sent.
-
- complete exchange received.
-
- indication of multipliers: for example an "*", section/prefix/zone or etc.
-
- points claimed: ALL unclaimed QSOs must be "0" points.
-
- The log data file name shall consist of the call sign and the extention
- ".LOG".
-
- A paper summary sheet is required of all logs, either an official ARRL
- summary sheet or a close facsimile with a signed contest participation
- disclaimer.
-
- All diskettes become the property of the ARRL and are not returnable.
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- 8.0 DUPE SHEETS ---
-
-
- I have been trying for some time to get a definition of exactly what a "dupe
- sheet" is from the ARRL when all your contacts are automatically duped while
- you are contesting and logging on a computer. The following is the best
- definition to date, even though it still leaves some unanswered questions.
-
- "What a dupe sheet is, or at least what we consider one to be, is a listing
- of all the call signs worked in a particular contest in some sort of order
- (i.e., alphanumeric, alphabetic, etc.) to easily show that there are no
- duplicate contacts. This may also need to be delineated by band, as in the
- International DX Test or the VHF contests; or it may need to be delineated
- by mode, as in the 10-Meter Contest. In some contests, they need to be
- delineated by band and mode, as in the IARU HF Championships, or Field Day.
- So long as it is some kind of ordered list, it will satisfy our require-
- ments. (there are as many different formats for a dupe sheet as there are
- contesters). An alphabetic listing is fine, as is an alphabetic listing by
- call area or country."
-
- I believe that with all the choices you have on the PRINTOUTS DIRECTORY you
- will be able to find one that satifies the above requirements.
-
- PLEASE NOTE: If you submit your entries on disk, a "dupe sheet" is NOT
- needed. Only logs submitted on paper need "dupe sheets".
-
- You may also submit your logs directly to the ARRL via modem. The W1AW BBS
- is (203) 665-0090. 2400-8-N-1.
-
- KB0ZP CONTEST LOG - Utilities Program - Users Guide
-
-
- .0 ARES and CONTESTING
-
- .1 SOAP BOX ---
-
- For those who think that contesters gum up the frequencies on weekends, I
- have this answer. Amateur Radio is a SERVICE not a HOBBY. If we continue to
- call it a hobby, congress will get very tired real soon in supporting a
- hobby. It is not only a waste of taxpayers money but it make congress look
- stupid. And that's not too difficult now-a-days.
-
- Contesting is a way of preparing you for Emergency Preparedness. You give me
- a good contester and he will get the message through under the most trying
- conditions. He will do it by voice, CW, or RTTY. And now, he has packet and
- other computerized forms of transmissions available to him. Isn't that what
- Field Day is all about? Lets combine our efforts with the ARES so that our
- operating expertise can be joined with efficient procedures.
-
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- GOOD LUCK IN YOUR CONTESTING
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- KB0ZP