2011 CQ WPX CW Log Check Report

Adjudication is complete and my 2011 CQ WPX CW log is official. One's log check report is an excellent tool that augments RadioSport skill development. It's diagnostics reveal weaknesses while creating a set of self improvement targets when participating in the next event.

I have target areas to improve upon specifically the difference between an 'S' and 'H', a 'B' and 'D', lastly an 'M' and 'O'.

Seven callsigns were incorrectly copied resulting in a 14 Q penalty against my total score. Personally, it is a big deal for my pride and my apologies to other operators who consequently lost points as well.

Three stations were removed from my log because of incorrect exchange information subsequently; points are subtracted from my overall score.

Three stations were not-in-log resulting in an additional penalty of one removed Q for a total of six contacts removed.

Errors quickly add up and mine point toward listening in addition ensuring the contact is in the log. I lost 17,214 points because of my mistakes. It could be the difference between inside the Box or outside of the Box with consequences for the other operator as well.

I recommend studying one's official results, formulate target objectives for self improvement, and execute those objectives during the next RadioSport event. Lastly, maintain a record of the log check report for comparison against next year's event as a measurement to determine one's progress.

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