[NSRCA-discussion] D4 Scoring System

Thu May 26 14:13:06 AKDT 2016

Hi Mike,

Yes.   I am also planing to use it this weekend at RC Barnstormers
contest.  We are planing to use it at these contests too: Nats, Wichita,
Omaha, St. Louis, Great Bend and Ft. Scott,

VB

On Thursday, May 26, 2016, Dr. Mike Harrison <drmikedds at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Vincente,
>
> Are you going to use it at Pittsburgh?  I am hoping you do.  I really like
> the system.
>
> Mike Harrison
>
>
>
> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org');>]
> *On Behalf Of *Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 24, 2016 7:52 AM
> *To:* Matthew Finley <rcfin02 at msn.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rcfin02 at msn.com');>>; General pattern
> discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org');>>
> *Cc:* Lewis McNickle <mcnickle1950 at comcast.net
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mcnickle1950 at comcast.net');>>
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] D4 Scoring System
>
>
>
> I am going to try to explain using my own experience using the electronic
> scribe/judging system.  Yes there is a chance that a computer crash.  I
> think that chance is the same with any of the scoring programs we have
> now.  I used the system in a training section 3 weeks ago and worked fine.
> We had the usual issues or learning curve that is normal when starting to
> use a new program.  My way to explain this is that we only changed the way
> to input the scores values in the scoring program.  Just an interface was
> added to input the scores directly.  That is all.  If something goes very
> wrong with the electronic scribe/judging we always could go back to the
> old  manual system.  I believe that is going to improve many times the
> current procedure because there will be less chance of errors and because
> judges will more concentrated in judging than looking down to write the
> scores and trying to remember what maneuver is next.  Here some
> recommendations for first time users:
>
> 1. Read the manual that Peter provided with detail as you set it up at
> home.  Practice at home as much as you can with a test contest.
>
> 2. If you have time, it will be good that you do an actual practice day
> before the contest for the district.  If pilots cannot go to the practice
> section is good that they watch the video that Peter provided in the web
> site.
>
> 3. I haven't had chance to check the actual range.  I checked at my field
> with the new antenna extension as suggested in the manual and didn't have
> range problem.  I will say that the distance is the average we see around
> in many fields.
>
> That is all.  Keep those wings level,
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, May 23, 2016, Matthew Finley via NSRCA-discussion <
> nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org');>> wrote:
>
> I agree with everything Ron said and asked....
>
>
>
> I am still not sold on the unit as it seems to be very temperamental and
> quite cumbersome to set-up. Maybe I'll change my mind once I actually see
> it in action.
>
>
>
> I would just really hate to see half a round or an entire round lost
> because it over heated and crashed.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Matthew E Finley
>
> QCI Technical Assistant
>
> 614-557-3846
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Ron Hansen via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org');>>
> Date: 5/23/2016 8:34 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: 'Lewis McNickle' <mcnickle1950 at comcast.net
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mcnickle1950 at comcast.net');>>, 'General
> pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org');>>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D4 Scoring System
>
> I definitely think we need a dedicated laptop and all 8 controllers.
>
>
>
> What is the maximum range of the antennas that come with the system?
>
>
>
> Do we need a better longer range antenna system that is capable of raising
> the antennas to 10 ft or more?  Some fields may not have shelters that are
> reasonably close to the flight line.  For example, Weak signals.
>
>
>
> My thoughts
>
>
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> *From:* NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org');>]
> *On Behalf Of *Lewis McNickle via NSRCA-discussion
> *Sent:* Monday, May 23, 2016 7:08 PM
> *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org');>
> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] D4 Scoring System
>
>
>
> OK, here’s where we stand:
> Yesterday we decided to buy an electronic scoring system at a cost of
> roughly $2000.  The NSRCA will give us $500 towards the system and we
> agreed to use $1000 of the roughly $1400 we have in our treasury (Dave’s
> sock) and raise the remaining $500 through donations.
> At this point I have received $550 in donations from four donors.
> But
> I contacted Peter Vogel about exact cost and it turns out that we can buy
> a system for $2050…the exact amount we have on hand…but that only includes
> four controllers.  The controllers seem to be the weak link in the system,
> so if we only have four and one fails we’re out of business.
> The system with eight controllers costs $2756.91.
> Several guys at the contest offered donations and three have come through
> already.  If you would like to donate, please contact me off list.
>
> Scott
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Vicente "Vince" Bortone
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