Cabrillo Tutorials
Not sure what Cabrillo is or how to format an electronic contest log? Use these resources to get a better idea.
Submitting An Electronic Contest Log by Sean Kutzko KX9X, ARRL Contest Branch Manager (PDF). Includes an introduction to Cabrillo.
Cabrillo Definitions and Standards by Trey Garlough N5KO, Cabrillo's creator
Cabrillo Templates
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About Cabrillo Templates and the new Web App
Use these templates to ensure your log files are correct.
If you are working from paper logs, or notepad or a word-processor, you can use these tools by event to generate a Cabrillo Format Log - Go Here
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November Sweepstakes Templates
Cabrillo 3.0 Templates for ARRL November Sweepstakes
The following Cabrillo header templates are designed for use in the ARRL November Sweepstakes. An example of how QSO information should be presented is at the bottom of this page.
Note: These templates are pre-loaded with W1AW's call, address and other information as an example.
Be sure to enter your own call sign, contest exchange and name/address when using these templates.
CW TEMPLATES
Single Op Low Power CW (Precedence “A”: 150 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: LOW
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op High Power CW (Precedence “B”: 1500 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op QRP CW (Precedence “Q”: 5 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: QRP
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op Unlimited CW (Precedence “U”: 1500 watts or less, spotting assistance allowed)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Multioperator CW (Precedence “M”: 1500 watts or less, spotting assistance allowed)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW, W1HQ
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
School Club CW (Precedence “S”: 1500 watts or less, must operate from school club, spotting allowed – see rules for complete details.)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-CW
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW, W1HQ
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: CW
CATEGORY-STATION: SCHOOL
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
PHONE TEMPLATES
Single Op Low Power Phone (Precedence “A”: 150 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: LOW
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op High Power Phone (Precedence “B”: 1500 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op QRP Phone (Precedence “Q”: 5 watts or less)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: QRP
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Single Op Unlimited Phone (Precedence “U”: 1500 watts or less, spotting assistance allowed)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
Multioperator Phone (Precedence “M”: 1500 watts or less, spotting assistance allowed)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW, W1HQ
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: FIXED
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
School Club Phone (Precedence “S”: 1500 watts or less, must operate from school club, spotting allowed – see rules for complete details.)
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: ARRL-SS-SSB
CALLSIGN: W1AW
LOCATION: CT
CLUB: ARRL
OPERATORS: W1AW, W1HQ
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
CATEGORY-ASSISTED: ASSISTED
CATEGORY-BAND: ALL
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
CATEGORY-MODE: SSB
CATEGORY-STATION: SCHOOL
CLUB: ARRL
NAME: Hiram Maxim
ADDRESS: 225 Main St.
ADDRESS: Newington, CT 06111
QSO DATA TEMPLATE:
Guide:A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
QSO: 14000 CW 2009-11-07 2100 W1AW 1 M 38 CT K8MM 1 Q 92 MI
QSO: 14000 CW 2009-11-07 2101 W1AW 2 M 38 CT K3TX 1 A 59 EPA
QSO: 14000 CW 2009-11-07 2104 W1AW 3 M 38 CT W4DAN 1 A 77 TN
QSO: 14000 CW 2009-11-07 2106 W1AW 4 M 38 CT K1BG 2 U 68 WMA
QSO: 14000 CW 2009-11-07 2106 W1AW 5 M 38 CT K5AF 10 A 60 STX
END-OF-LOG:
A= Operating frequency. Use the following generic abbreviations:
1800
3500
7000
14000
21000
28000
B= Mode. In the CW Sweepstakes, use CW; in the Phone Sweepstakes, use PH.
C= Date, in YYYY-MM-DD format. November 7, 2009 is typed as 2009-11-07.
D= Time, in UTC format.
E= Your call.
F= Your QSO #.
G= Your precedence.
H= Your check (the last two numbers of the year you were first licensed).
I= Your ARRL Section
J= The call of the station you worked.
K= Their QSO number to you.
L= Their precedence.
M= Their check.
N = Their ARRL Section.
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