What is a QTC? The Contest Crew Prepares for the Worked All Europe DX
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- "Many leading contesters claim the WAEDC to be the most challenging contest of the year," says the official website for the Worked All Europe DX Contest. In this episode, the Contest Crew dives into the element that sets the WAEDC apart from all other contests: the QTC. Randy K5ZD, Dan N6MJ, and Bill W9KKN explain what a QTC is, the protocol for handling requests, and demonstrate the process using DXLog. They also discuss other contest rules, operating tactics, and the significance of the WAEDC for those aiming to qualify for WRTC 2026. Join us for this episode of W1DED Worldwide Ham Radio and the weekly Contest Crew series. Please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing the video with your ham radio friends. 73, Kevin Thomas W1DED
Kevin - nice to see someone demonstrate how to send QTC’s with n1mm, the most popular contest logging program. Important to send the QTC s because your score is maximized from sending them.
Great explanation guys about QTCs work. The WAE DX is a real fun contest especially if you invest a little time learning how to send/receive QTCs. One of my favourite contests each year having, done it from inside Europe (G) and outside Europe (ZC4). Lots of variables in play with the off-times for single ops and Strategies for handling the QTCs. My problem - it often clashes with the wedding anniversary. Poor forward planning on my part...
Great episode! The QTC concept from this contest is completely new to me. Really appreciate the discussion on strategy, etc. TU Contest Crew! 73 de N4AAJ
Ever watched paint dry ? 😂
I've never worked WAE. Will give it a try (phone). Thanks for taking the time to explain the intricacies. But I still love WPX!
Thank you gentlemen for sharing your knowledge again. Maybe see you in the contest, de PE6X
From VK this is definitely my favorite contest of the year. EU doesn't work EU (what a relief for DX stations!) we only SEND QTC's (very easy), EU's are pointing our way (not common in most major contests as they normally point to NA and JA/Asia) and because we only have prop to EU about half of the day we get SLEEP! A great event and my favorite of the year. Steve VJ3A / VK3JA
I have always liked the WAE. Modern loggers make QTCs easy. De N4KH