Q: What is the proper pronunciation of “Cabrillo”?
The name was given by Trey N5KO based on the Iberian explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo. In ham radio English, the common pronunciation is like Spanish where the double L is pronounced as a Y. I.e., “Cabriyo”. How to pronounce
Q: There is no QSO or multiplier data in the summary sheet part of
Cabrillo. Why not?
The contest sponsor will automatically compute the QSO and multiplier data as part of their log-checking procedure.
Q: There is no way to assign point values to QSOs in Cabrillo. Why not?
The contest sponsor will automatically compute the point value of each QSO as part of their log-checking procedure.
Q: There is no way to indicate new multipliers as worked in Cabrillo.
Why not?
The contest sponsor will automatically compute the multiplier status of each QSO as part of their log-checking procedure.
Q: There is no way to indicate duplicate QSOs in Cabrillo. Why not?
The contest sponsor will automatically detect the duplicates and assign a zero point value for each duplicate QSO as part of their log-checking procedure.
Q: I’m a logging program author. Because the Cabrillo format doesn’t provide for indicating duplicate QSOs, new multipliers as worked and various other vestiges of the paper log era, should I create my own set of extensions to Cabrillo and implement them in my logging program?
No. The Cabrillo specification includes all the information the contest sponsor needs. Generating files that are not Cabrillo-compliant undermines the automation process, thus causing extra work and greater potential for human error on the part of contest sponsors.
Q: What should I name the file?
Experience indicates that a filename like CALLSIGN.LOG or CALLSIGN.CBR (where CALLSIGN is the call sign used during the contest) is the most effective name for the contest sponsors.
