[Boatanchors] Classic Exchange - CX - this Sunday

[J.D. Mac Aulay, WQ8U]

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  Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 12, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday)                             AM and SSB only
  AND
  Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday)                              AM, SSB, and CW
  CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
  SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES: 

        CW: 1.810   3.545   7.045   14.045   21.135   28.050

               50.100  144.10
  
  

        AM:  1.890   3.880   7.290   14.286   21.420   29.000 

               50.300  144.200
  
  

        SSB: 1.885     3.870   7.280   14.270  21.370  28.390

               50.125  144.250  
   
  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   
  Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these scores for your overall CX score.
   
  For each mode:
  Multiply 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: Total age in years old of all receivers and transmitters you used in that mode.
   
  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 (in the case of a “reproduction”) is older.
   
  Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.
   
  Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, noteworthy signals, best excuses and other unusual achievements.
   
  Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. “Mac” MacAulay, e-mail to:  WQ8U at arrl.net
  Or by snail mail to:
  WQ8U
  104 W. Queen St.
  Hillsborough, NC 27278
   
  The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on the CX website:  qsl.asti.com/CX