This Weekend In RadioSport | Ionospheric Action
RadioSport USA | Digital Pentathlon.
Live hard DigiSport operates into another weekend as multi-frequency shift keying (MFSK) 16 is ready for RadioSport arena competition beneath our ionosphere. MFSK, according to ZL1BPU, "Is a technique for transmitting digital data using multiple tones, extending the RTTY two-tone technique to many tones, usually, but not always, one tone at a time."
- Rules (link).
DigiSport signals are vying in RadioSport arena competition as ANARTS WW RTTY welcomes all digital modes with the exception of Morse code. Soundcard modes like PSK are included in this weekend's competition. This is the last running of this event according to DXInfo.
RadioSport Oceania | VK/Trans-Tasman 160m (SSB).
Interesting objectives 1. Reasonably short event that does not impose on family life or sleep time; 2. Suitable format for both the serious and novice contester with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere; 3. Promote and give encouragement to QRP operators and Foundation License holders. Maximum power is 100-watts and Foundation License holders are limited at 10-watts peak envelope power. Overall, and personally, VK/Trans-Tasman 160m is an entry style event with a goal of ensuring long term RadioSport success and growth.
RadioSport Asia | Asia-Pacific Sprint (SSB).
Looking for an award that is transportable? An official AP Sprint T-shirt will be awarded to the top three winners in the Asia-Pacific region and continental winners outside of the region. Winners are required to have at least 5-Qs in the log for award eligibility. I really like their concept because of visibility that is one can wear their award at a host of venues. Conversely, a T-shirt is a conversation piece at social gatherings and an opportunity at presenting ham radio as a sport. Additionally, such an award is positive reinforcement of one's RadioSport experience and best marketing is word-of-mouth recommendation. Might sponsors consider a T-shirt and baseball cap combination as well?
RadioSport South America | GACW WWSA CW DX.
A solid idea keeping in mind the number of RadioSport logging programs occupying space on hard drives. Exchange is report, signal, tone (RST) plus CQ zone. Will an event survive without an awards program? Or, will personal satisfaction and score results, drive the level of participation. This event is asking an interesting intrinsic value question of the current plaque and certificate award model.
RadioSport USA | ARRL June VHF QSO Party.
A fantastic opportunity for rallying our VHF operators across the nation. I'm watching DXAnywhere on #hamr network at Twitter and 6m is the most popular band thus far. Will our 6m RadioSport arena erupt with activity this weekend? I'm hedging, "Yes."
I'm intrigued as GACW CW DX organizers are challenging the current award model whereas the Asia-Pacific Sprint organization is leading with a T-shirt as an award. Additionally, an entry level event designed for long term RadioSport success and growth is an excellent idea, while tossing in the monster wavelength challenge on 160-meters.
Contest on!
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