ARLA/CLUSTER: Re: Quanto tempo leva para obter o DXCC no modo FT8? Evento experimental tenta a resposta a partir de hoje.

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

FT-8 experiment called-off

After receiving almost 100 requests for skeds in the last 24 hours, it
was decided with a heavy heart to cancel the test with DR4K.

The intention was to explore how quickly one can reach a goal with a
small station and a modern operating mode. I didn't expect that an
announcement posted on Friday, would cause a real hype so quickly.

On the one hand, the enthusiasm of the interested radio amateurs is a
sign of a lively hobby; on the other hand, the parameters for the test
have already been disturbed in such a way that one should not expect a
valid result.

So the test will be carried out at a later date without prior notice
and will only be communicated afterwards. I am sure that the decision
taken is in line with the spirit of our experimental radio service.

73 and thank you for your interest!

Torsten, DL8KFO

You can read our original news item here:
FT-8 experimental event

João Costa > CT1FBF <ct1fbf  gmail.com> escreveu no dia segunda,
9/03/2020 à(s) 09:51:
>
> FT-8 experimental event
>
> Special FT-8 event starting 09 March
>
> On Monday, 9th we will start an experimental event:
> How long does it take to get the DXCC in FT8?
>
> Today, more than 80% of the QSOs are made by FT8 operators. Our goal
> is to get the DXCC in a shortest possible time.
>
> We have to stick to these conditions:
> The operators of DR4K may not use Cluster, FT8-monitoring etc.
> No fox/hound, only regular FT8
> DR4K must call CQ
> output is limited to 50 wtts
>
> We will try to work on 80/40/30/17/15/12 m as much as we can. No f/h,
> only regular FT8.
>
> As soon as we have reached our goal, the experiment is over! After
> that you probably will never reach DR4K in FT8 again!
>
> All QSOs will be confirmed with a special event-QSL.
>
> QSL via Clublog, LOTW, QRZ.COM, eQSL also guaranteed.
>
> Start will be Monday, March 9 at 6:00 UTC. We would be happy to have
> as many great connections from all over the world.
>
> 73, es gd dx
>
> The DR4K contest team