Contest Simulator Guide - Morse Trainer Pro | Morse Runner CW Competition Training

🎯 Contest Features

🌍 CQ World Wide CW

Exchange: RST + CQ Zone (01-40)
Multipliers: Unique CQ Zones worked
Scoring: Same country=0pts, continent=1pt, different=3pts
Realistic callsigns: Worldwide amateur stations
Zone database: Accurate geographic mapping

🏃 CQ WPX CW

Exchange: RST + Serial Number
Multipliers: Unique countries worked
Scoring: 1 point per valid QSO
Serial formatting: 3-digit style (001, 002...)
Contest macros: Exchange message follows contest format

⏱️ CWops CWT

Exchange: Name + Number/SPC/DX/CWA
Dupe rule: Same callsign is a dupe only on the same band
Multipliers: Unique callsigns worked (global)
Scoring: QSOs × unique callsigns
Band support: 160m/80m/40m/20m/15m/10m selector in QSO panel

📻 CW Macros System

CQ: "CQ CQ TEST [CALLSIGN] [CALLSIGN]"
QRZ: "QRZ?" for who's calling
Exchange: Contest-appropriate exchange
My Call: Your callsign only
AGN: "AGN?" for repeats
TU: "TU QRZ?" to finish and continue
Macro Editor: Edit F1-F6 macros per contest and save overrides

⚙️ Contest Settings

Contact Limit: 50-500 contacts or unlimited
Speed Control: Fixed speed or range (15-40 WPM)
Station Activity: 1-5 simultaneous calling stations
Call Frequency: Low/Medium/High/Contest activity
Band Conditions: QRN, QRM, Flutter, QSB simulation
Audio Settings: Pitch, volume, and noise level control
ESM: Optional Enter Sends Messages workflow (Enter/Esc control)

🧩 Contest Admin Module

Add contests: Create new data-driven contest definitions
Modify contests: Override built-ins or edit custom contests
Remove contests: Delete custom definitions or reset built-in overrides
Controls: Exchange model, scoring model, dupe rule, station fields, macros
Entry point: Contest Admin button on Morse Runner v2 page

🎓 Training Assistance

Auto-fill Callsign: Automatically fills in the calling station's callsign
Auto-fill Exchange: Automatically fills in the expected exchange
Show Station Info: Displays details about calling stations
Professional Mode: All assistance disabled for realistic training
Learning Mode: Assistance enabled for educational purposes

🚀 How to Use Contest Simulator

📋 Operating Instructions

Select contest type: CQ WW CW, CQ WPX CW, or CWops CWT
Configure settings: Speed, activity level, contact limit
Enter My Station fields: Required fields change by contest
Start contest: Begin with CQ or wait for callers
Select band: Every QSO stores a band value for dupe/scoring logic
Use macros: Function keys for fast responses
Log contacts: Complete exchanges automatically logged
Track score: Real-time points and multipliers

🎯 Contest Strategy

🏃 Pileup Management

Work the fastest: Quick, accurate exchanges
Use partial calls: Work stations by suffix when busy
Keep rhythm: Steady, consistent pace
Clear frequency: Send "QRZ?" to continue
Stay focused: Don't get overwhelmed by multiple callers

📊 Scoring Strategy

New multipliers: Priority for new countries/zones/prefixes
Rate vs. mults: Balance contact rate with multipliers
Band planning: Different strategies for different bands
Time management: Peak hours vs. quiet periods
Accuracy first: Correct exchanges prevent penalties

🏆 Contest Leaderboards

🏆 Professional League

Elite competition for serious operators training without any assistance

No auto-fill callsign assistance
No auto-fill exchange assistance
No station information displayed
Pure contest simulation environment
Rankings based on authentic skills

🎓 Training Assistance League

Learning-focused competition with training aids enabled

Auto-fill assistance enabled
Station information displayed
Educational support features
Skill development focused
Separate rankings for fair competition

League Assignment: Your contest results are automatically placed in the appropriate league based on your training assistance settings during the contest. This ensures fair competition among operators using similar tools and approaches.

🏁 Contest Simulator

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