[FARC] FW: [HomeBrew] Fall Classic Exchange

Sun Sep 24 08:37:37 EDT 2006

Bill,  Thanks for this. I have an old Simplex Super by Byron Goodman in QST
many years ago.  I'll dust it off and hit the air with it..

73 de Jim, K3DQ
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From: "Bill Reinhardt" <bill at n3tcr.us>
To: <farc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 12:45 PM
Subject: [FARC] FW: [HomeBrew] Fall Classic Exchange

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> 73 de Bill N3TCR
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> From: "howard holden" <holden7471 at msn.com>
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> 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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