Re: [Tlf-devel] FOC Marathon support

[Martin Kratoska]

Hi Tom,

Dne 7.1.2014 21:47, Thomas Beierlein napsal(a):

> So let me ask some more details for clarification:
>
> - Do we have a list of the special exception stations (or are it all
>    stations ending in FOC?)
Yes. It is G4FOC or any alternative (G4FOC/P, G4FOC/A etc.) or any 
possible G*4FOC operating within UK (ie. GM4FOC, GI4FOC/P etc.). ONLY 
ONE call can have this status, ie. if GM4FOC appears, there can't be G4FOC.

> - Do the special stations also double the points for new dxcc and
>    country?
No. Country and continent bonus counts only once

> - Do we need to count the points for each station separately
>    or is it enough to have the total score?
Only the total score is needed, no matter how many points you get with a 
particular station. A list of bands where you worked a station is 
already present, no changes needed. The scoring system presumes that we 
know:
- number of QSO (1 pt. each, G4FOC counts twice)
- number of bonus points for continent (30 maximum, each continent 
counts only once per contest, regardless of the band)
- number of bonus points for country (each country counts only once per 
contest, regardless of the band)
- number of bonus points for 5band contacts. Every 5bander represents 10 
bonus ponts -> every station worked on 5 bands represents 5 QSO points + 
10 bonus points for 5 bander = 15 points total.
- number of bonus points for 6band contacts. Every 6bander represents 5 
bonus ponts -> every station worked on 6 bands represents 6 QSO points + 
10 bonus points for 5 bander + 5 bonus points for 6th band = 21 points 
total. Remember that every 6bander is an "extended 5bander", ie. a 
6bander is already a 5bander. The additional 5 points bonus is added for 
the 6th band.

It goes so:
1 band = 1 point
2 bands = 2 points
3 bands = 3 points
4 bands = 4 points
5 bands = 15 points
6 bands = 21 points

> - What format is needed for the contest log? Is cabrillo enough or do
>    you need some special report?
There is not a prescribed format, however FOC has a special Excel 
application called Marabella
http://marabella.g3wgv.com/
allowing import of Cabrillo or ADIF.

The log is the filled tick sheet. The log file with QSO data is not a 
matter of prime importance although it is welcomed in any format. 
Actually, Marabella simplifies painful filling of tick sheets with Xes 
to the appropriate columns/rows.

73,
Martin, OK1RR

> > Many thanks for your response. I know that this contest is/should be
> > marginal (because it is a members only event) but I know that a linux
> > program supporting this event would be a matter of interest of some
> > other 10 members (BTW who are very known, famous calls like AA3B
> > etc.). I am pretty sure that support of this contest will open door
> > to a wide and very popular group of club contests.
>
> You are right. That was also my thinking when I read your mail. Let us
> try if we can do it in time.
>
> > ----------
> > There is also another, in the US very popular event organized by The
> > CW Operators Club and sponsored by Icom of America - the "CW Open"
> > which is also open to non members
> > http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
> > It has also its own species (ie. is "trifilod" - 3 separate periods)
> > and the support will be more than welcome. Within CWops is A LOT of
> > hams interested.
>
>
> Just reading the rules the main problem seems to count the calls as
> multipliers.
>
> The three sessions can be done as three single contests, but have to
> be counted together by hand.
>
> 73, de Tom DL1JBE
>
> > I believe that support of FOC Marathon and CWO will help in spreading
> > of tlf among many well known hams.
> >
> > Many thanks and HNY 2014!
> >
> > 73,
> > Martin, OK1RR