[CW] RattleTap Sept. 27-28 for Bug Ops

Sun, 21 Sep 2003 23:55:34 -0400

But Brad, A Semi-automatic key is NOT NOT NOT a SIDESWIPER.

A sideswiper is a fully manual key that goes left and right.  It has no
pendulum.

I hope you haven't got the awards printed up!!!

73

David Ring
N1EA

----- Original Message -----
From: "N3BF" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:31 PM
Subject: [CW] RattleTap Sept. 27-28 for Bug Ops

RattleTap™ -- AN EVENT FOR SEMIAUTOMATIC TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. (See Contest
Coral in Sept. 2003 QST)

Date & Time: 2100-0100 UTC September 27-28, 2003.

Purpose: To provide an operating event for those who enjoy using a
semiautomatic mechanical keying device ("Bug") during ragchew QSOs.

Exchange: When participating in Rattle Tap 2003, send "BUG" or "RST" prior
to
a signal report.

Entries: Submit a list of stations worked, the type and model of Bug you
used
in the event, your vote for best bug operator you worked, soapbox comments,
and your photographs. Entries should be e-mailed to
[email protected] or sent via regular mail to "RattleTap", P.O.
Box
150232, Alexandria, Virginia 22315 U.S.A. Surface mail entries must be
postmarked no later than October 15; e-mail entries must be transmitted no
later than 0400 UTC on October 16. Event results will be posted in November
on
the "BUGS" web site.

Awards: Operators submitting entries of 25 or more contacts made with a Bug
earn the Silver Sideswiper award; Operators submitting entries of 50
contacts
or more earn the Gold Pendulum award. Awards consist of posting the name and
call sign of the operator under the appropriate award category on the "BUGS"
web site. All decisions of the event sponsor shall be final in its sole
discretion. Operators may also count qualifying contacts toward the H.G.
Martin Century Award.  Please see the requirements for qualifying contacts
for
the HGMC award at http://www.qth.com/collegiate/hgmartinaward.htm.

Rules subject to change without notice or obligation. Check this page
immediately before the event for updates or announcements.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

73, Brad N3BF

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