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Sticky RandomGram Overview

 
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Following is a summary Overview for RandomGram. See the separate FAQ for additional discussion. If you have any questions please feel free to post them.

Rules:

  • Obtain a transmit list of random code groups by emailing your call sign to: [email protected]
  • Call "CQ RG" or answer such calls on non-WARC HF bands;
  • Send real RST and one coded group to the other operator;
  • Type code groups received from other operators into a Notepad, etc text file or an ADIF log;
  • You can contact any participating station multiple times on the same band.
  • You can also monitor other stations and log the groups they exchange.
  • Email your callsign and your text file or log containing received groups to the above address.


TX List (Transmitted Groups):
  • Each RandomGram code group is a unique 5-character random combination.
  • Operators can request additional TX Lists of 25, 50, 100, 200 or 300 groups.
  • Transmit one new group from your TX List during each QSO (see QSOs, below).
  • You can transmit groups from the TX List in any order, or skip any entirely.
  • Once you transmit a group you can discard it.
  • Your TX List is good for the current event only.
  • Don't share your TX List with others.

RX List (Copied Groups):

  • Log the code group transmitted by the other operator during each QSO:
  • If you use an ADIF log... type received groups into any Comments, Notes, etc. boxes;
  • If you don't use a log... type received groups into a text file or an email text.
  • Submit received groups in an email or as an email attachment to [email protected]
  • Don't share your received groups with others.

Scores:

  • Score processing requires only that operators submit the groups they have received over the air.
  • Operators can submit groups any time and update throughout the event.
  • You earn 2 points for transmitting a group if it is accurately copied by one or more other participants;
  • You earn 1 point for accurately copying a group transmitted by another operator.
  • Results are tabulated as an alphabetical list of participants' call signs, with TX, RX and Total points for each.
  • Team scores are displayed separately.

Teams:

  • Participants will have the option to join a team (depending on particular event).
  • Teams may represent key types; geographic location; club affiliation; multi-op setups; etc.
  • Team scores will be displayed as the sum of team members' individual scores.
  • Team membership is generally open to any participant throughout the event.

QSO:

  • A QSO is defined as a contact you make either by calling CQ RG or by replying to a CQ RG;
  • Transmit only one new group per QSO.
  • You can make multiple additional contacts with the same operator on the same band.

Example QSO:

The following example shows a typical RG exchange (the responding station is highlighted):

??????? CQ RG DE AF2Z K
??????? KB4QQJ
??????? KB4QQJ DE AF2Z UR 559 RG XMRPL <BK>
??????? RST 579 RG YYAMQ <BK>
??????? R TU 73
??????? 73
??????? CQ RG DE AF2Z K ...

  • For clarity preface your transmitted group with "RG" as shown above.
  • You may want to repeat your group: "...RG YYAMQ YYAMQ..."
  • You can ask the other operator to resend their group: "PLS RG?" or just "RG?"
  • Feel free to add greetings and brief comments in your exchanges.
  • If someone sends you their SKCC info, QTH, name, etc please reply with yours.

See the posted FAQ for additional details and discussion.
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