[FARC] FW: [HomeBrew] Fall Classic Exchange

[Bill Reinhardt]

73 de Bill N3TCR

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From: "howard holden" <holden7471 at msn.com>
To: homebrew at mailman.qth.net
SendDate: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:04:22 -0400
Subject: [HomeBrew] Fall Classic Exchange
  
  
  
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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

Howie WB2AWQ


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