Question
What is the Cabrillo format?
Answer Options
- A) A standard for submission of electronic contest logs
- B) A method of exchanging information during a contest QSO
- C) The most common set of contest rules
- D) A digital protocol specifically designed for rapid contest exchanges
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Contest operators typically use specialized software that generates a log of all contacts made during a contest. To ensure that these logs can be automatically checked, scored, and compared across all contest entries, a standardized data structure is essential for submission.
The Cabrillo format is the universally recognized standard for the submission of electronic contest logs. This format is a plain text file structured with specific header and data fields (including band, mode, time, call signs, and contest exchange information) that makes it easy for contest organizers to process millions of entries automatically.
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