[DXLog.net - Support] Wednesday Minitest

[9A5K]

Hi Mats.

I suppose that this contest config file was done before some rule changes
and it needs some adjustments.

As I see, there are 12 contest periods, 6 on 40m, and 6 on 80m.
Numbering is separate per band, so 40m qsos starts with 001, and again 80m
starts with 001 in second hour.

Period change isn't turned on automatically in the config, It can be turned
on/off with Operating->Period autoswitch menu option.
Also, it can be done manually, with Commands->Period menu options (or with
shortcuts assigned to the commands - visible in menu options).

I will add new periods and bands in the config, so we can test it with new
version.
Also, I will send separate email with new config, so you can try it even
before new release.

73,
Chris - 9A5K

On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:37 PM, Mats Strandberg <sm6lrr at gmail.com> wrote:

> Anyone that has used DXLog successfully for the Wednesday Minitests?
>
> I have the following problems:
>
> First, software told me that 40 meters was not an alowed band for this
> contest. I needed to force that log into 80 meter mode and then change
> frequencies afterwards. Can not be correct, as the Minitest consists of a
> 40 meter session 1700-1759 UTC  - and a 80 meter seesion 1800-1859 UTC.
>
> Second problem is that the test is divided into 10 minute sub-sections and
> all stations are allowed to work again in new 10 minute slots. It seems
> that the software is prepared for this, by showing "Check call sign for
> period 1-6, but this does not work in reality. Program does not change from
> period 1 to 2 aftter 10 minutes.
>
> Subsequently, the second QSO in the second 10 meter slot is a DUPE, It is
> very hard to remember all stations worked on not in each session.
>
> Any settings that I have missed? Or any remedy to the problems with not
> allowed 40 meter QSOs, and the problems with dupes in every 10 minute
> session?
>
> 73 de Mats RM2D
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