[BCVHFA] Fwd: Fall Classic Exchange

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>Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:21:14 -0400
>From: howard holden <holden7471 at msn.com>
>
>Classic Exchange "CX"
>September 24, 2006 ­ AM and SSB
>October 1, 2006 ­ CW
>Operating on 160-80-40-20-15-10-6-2
>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.
>This Fall CX will again be conducted on two successive Sundays.
>The first Sunday will AM and SSB. In addition to 
>the great old AM rigs, there are many "Classic" 
>old SSB rigs, such as the Central Electronics 
>20A, Hallicrafters HT-30 and SSB augmented 
>Viking Valiants and B&W 5100s. By restricting CX 
>to AM and SSB the first Sunday, we will avoid 
>the RTTY contest QRM in the CW bands.
>The second Sunday will be CW only.
>There will be CX recognition for high scores in 
>AM, SSB, and CW as well as overall. 
>Additionally, there will be special honors for 
>all getting into the CX with Classic 6 and 2 
>meter rigs such as the Harvey-Wells BandMaster, 
>Heath Lunchbox, Gonset Communicator and Johnson 6N2.
>
>WHEN - WHERE - WHAT
>
>WHEN
>The AM and SSB CX will run from 1300 UTC 
>September 24 to 0700 UTC September 25, 2006.
>(9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday)
>Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
>The CW CX will run from 1300 UTC October 1 to 0700 UTC October 2, 2006.
>(9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday)
>Send "CQ CX"
>WHERE
>Suggested Frequencies -- plus/minus QRM
>        160     80       40         20         15         10         6     2

>AM 1.890 mc.  3.880 mc. 7.290 mc. 14.286 mc. 
>21.420 mc. 29.000 mc. 50.300 mc. 144.300 mc.
>SSB 1.885 mc. 3.870 mc. 7.280 mc. 14.270 mc. 
>21.370 mc. 28.390 mc. 50.125 mc. 144.200 mc.
>CW 1.810 mc.  3.545 mc. 7.045 mc. 14.045 mc. 
>21.135 mc. 28.050 mc. 50.100 mc. 144.100 mc.
>
>WHAT
>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 
>score if all required information is exchanged.
>All QSOs must be simplex; no repeater contacts.
>
>SCORING - EASIER THAN EVER!
>TWO STEPS:
>1. Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, FM, CW)
>2. Total those scores for your overall CX score.
>To calculate the score for the mode: Multiply 
>the total number of complete QSOs (all bands) by your CX multiplier.
>Complete QSO requires successful exchange of 
>name, QTH, RST, type of transmitter and type of receiver.
>CX multiplier is the total age in years old of 
>all receivers and transmitters you used in that 
>mode. Do not include age of ancillary items such 
>as separate VFO, amplifier, key or bug, antenna, 
>tree holding up antenna, operating desk, operator, or operator's dog.
>Each receiver and transmitter must be used in a 
>minimum of three complete 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 is older.
>Transceivers score as separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.
>Please send a copy of your log and a listing the 
>equipment used with ages for each mode. If you 
>operate 6 or 2 meters please note it in a way 
>that the scores can be easily extracted.
>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
>104 W Queen St.
>Hillsborough, NC 27278
>The CX Newsletter and announcement of next CX 
>will be posted on the CX Web Site.
>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, AA4R