#Claimed Score

The claimed score is the total a contest participant calculates from their own log, usually with the help of logging software, and enters in the Cabrillo header. It is based on the QSO points and multipliers in the log before any checking by the contest committee. The figure depends on the correct contest definition and an up-to-date country file in the logger. It is the starting point for comparing with the final score. The articles under this tag explain how the claimed score is formed, why it often differs from the final result and how to review a log so that the difference stays small.