[ARRL-OK] FW: [Milsurplus] Classic Exchange

[D C (Mac) Macdonald]

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From: "howard holden" <holden7471 at msn.com>
To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Milsurplus] Classic Exchange
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 16:45:26 -0500

For those "in the know" see ya Sunday.  For those who
don't, read on, and then see ya Sunday!

Howie WB2AWQ


Classic Exchange "CX"

The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older
commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and
joy of ham shacks many decades ago.

The object is to encourage restoration, operation and
enjoyment of this older "Classic" equipment.  However,
you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in
the CX.

YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a
distinct scoring disadvantage.  You can still work the
"great ones" with modern equipment.

WHEN - WHERE - WHAT

The CX will run from 1400 UTC February 13 to 0800 UTC
February 14, 2005 (9 AM EST on Sunday to 3 AM EST Monday)

CW: Send "CQ CX"

Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"

SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:

CW:  1.810   3.545   7.045   14.045   21.135   28.180 Mc.

AM:  1.890   3.880   7.290   14.286   21.420   29.000 Mc.

SSB:         3.870   7.280   14.270   21.370   28.490 Mc.

Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada,
country for DX), receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model
(homebrew send final amp tube or transistor type) and other
interesting conversation.

The same station may be worked with different equipment
combinations on each band and in each mode.

Non-participating stations may be worked for credit.

SCORING

Multiply total number of QSOs (all bands and all modes) by
the sum of the different types of receivers and transmitters
you worked (transceivers count both as a transmitter and a
receiver) plus the number states/provinces/countries worked
on each band and each mode.

Multiply that product by your CX multiplier, which is the
total of years old of all receivers and transmitters used.

Each receiver or transmitter must be used in a minimum of
three QSOs to be counted in the multiplier.

If the equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25
years old unless actual construction date or date of its
construction article (in the case of a 'reproduction") is
older.

Total QSO's all bands times RCVRs + XMTRs +
states/provinces/countries

(total each band and mode separately; add totals together)

times CX Multiplier:
     (total years age of all transmitters and receivers used)

SCORE = QSOs x (RX + TX + QTHs) x CX Multiplier

Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every
now and then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic
equipment, best excuses and other unusual achievements.

Send logs, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D.
"Mac" Mac Aulay, WQ8U at WQ8U at ARRL.NET

Or by mail to:

    WQ8U
    6235 Wooden Shoe Lane
    Centerville, OH 45459

The CX Newsletter and announcement of next CX will be posted
on the CX web site:

     http://qsl.asti.com/CX

Questions about CX, its origin, history, and idiosyncrasies,
as well as accolades for being such a great event, should be
sent to:

     Al Stephens, N5AIT
          or
     Jim Hanlon, W8KGI
          or
     Marty Reynolds, AA4RM
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