Every year the SKCC has an anniversary in January called K3Y . There are several tools available to make it easier to find K3Y operators.
1) skcc_skimmer
3) Your favorite logging program that has a comment field. I use the SKCCLogger by Ron AC2C.
For skcc_skimmer. There are several things you have to do to display K3Y spots.
1) K3Y has to be a goal.
2) K3Y_YEAR parameter has to be set to the correct year.
3) make sure skimmer is using the correct log file (*.adi)
When you log a K3Y, DO NOT put K3Y as the call!! Use the operators call. Most K3Y operators will send their call when they send their name (for instance, Dave/KB1WOD) . If not, you can asked them for it or use the number they sent to look up their call.
In the comment field of your log, put the K3Y call that was sent, for instance K3Y/0.
On the sked page, K3Y operators can put "K3Y/X FREQ" in their status. This will show up in skimmer as a K3Y goal.
One thing that these tools can't do, is look for different operators for the same K3Y/X. Which is a category in the K3Y event. Also, sometime someone on the sked page puts some like "Looking for K3Y/0 15M" in their status. Unfortunately, this will show up as a bogus goal if you are need the same thing.
Good Ingo. Clear and to the point. TU de WB7GR
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome
ReplyDeleteI log the contact with the operators call as suggested, but just put the K3Y/x designation next to the operators name, i.e. "Bob K3Y/8." Easy to do and see your K3Y contacts without scrolling to the end of the log file. 72, Paul NA5N
ReplyDeleteHi Paul,
DeleteMy only concern is, if you don't put k3y/x in the comment field, skimmer will not recognize the fact you already worked that station. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it! 73 Dave KB1WOD
Is there a detailed instruction how to install the skimmer ? Im not the strongest IT guy, but can follow step by step instructions. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteDennis N0SMX
Dennis,
DeleteYou should read the documentation located here:
https://www.k7mjg.com/SKCC_Skimmer
I assume you are using a Windows based computer.
You download a Zip file. Use file explorer to unpack the zip to wherever is convenient. However, DO NOT install the "program files" directories. You will have problems modifying the configuration file.
You may want to read the following blog post:
https://dsckb1wod.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-skcc-for-intellectually-challenged.html
GL Dave KB1WOD
Nice blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt!!
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