[Fists] 2003 GACW CW DX Contest
Ralph Sutton
[email protected]
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:02:06 +1200
FYI,
GACW performs a FISTS like function in the Spanish speaking world=20
Vy 73 de Ralph ZL2AOH
2003 GACW CW DX Contest
The Mr. Samuel Morse party
I - DATE: THIRD WEEK END OF APRIL EACH YEAR=20
20th/21st. April 2002 - 19th/20th April 2003 - 17th/18th April 2004, =
etc)
12.00 UTC saturday till 12.00 UTC sunday - 24 hours period.
II - Objective:
For amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many CQ =
zones and radio countries as possible in A1A mode (CW). (WORLD WIDE =
CONTEST - everybody-works-everybody )
III - Bands
All bands, 3,5 through 28, no WARC bands.
IV - Categories:=20
Single Operator Categories
Single band or all band; only one signal allowed at any time; the =
operator can change bands at any time.=20
Single Operator High =20
Those stations at which one person performs all of the operating, =
logging, and spotting functions. The use of DX alerting assistance of =
any kind places the station Multi Operator category.=20
Single Operator Low =20
The output power shall not exceed 100 watts. =20
Single Operator QRP =20
The power output must not exceed 5 watts. =20
Multi-Operator Categories=20
All band operation only.
Single Transmitter=20
Only one transmitter and one band permitted during any 10 minute period =
defined as starting with the first logged QSO on a band. Exception: =
One-and only one-other band may be used during any 10 minute period =
if-and only if the station worked is a new multiplier. Logs found in =
violation of the ten-minute rule will be automatically reclassified as =
multi-multi.=20
Multi-Transmitter=20
No limit to transmitters but only one signal and running station allowed =
per band.=20
V - Number exchange:=20
RST report plus CQ zone.
VI - Multiplier:
Two types of multiplier will be used.=20
1. A multiplier of one (1) for each different zone contacted on each =
band.=20
2. A multipier of one (1) for each different country contacted on each =
band. Stations are permitted to contact their own country and zone for =
multiplier credit. The CQ WAZ definitions, DXCC and the GACW country =
list, WAE country list, and WAC boundaries are standards. Maritime =
mobile stations will count only for a zone multiplier.
VII - Points:
1. Contacts between stations on different continents are worth three (3) =
points.=20
2. Contacts between stations on the same continent but different =
countries, one (1) point.=20
3. Contacts between stations in the same country are permitted for zone =
or country multiplier credit but have zero (0) point value.
4. The DX station will added (2) extra points for each QSO with stations =
in South America.
VIII - Scoring:
All stations: The final score is the result of the total QSO points =
multiplied by the sum of your zone and country multiplier. Example: 100 =
QSO points x 100 multiplier (20 Zones + 80 Countries) =3D 10,000 (final =
score).
IX- Awards:
Diploma Urano D. Silva, LU1DAY to the first one on each category.
Diploma Proyecto TITAN, to the first one in the multi-single and =
multi-multi categories
X - Club competition:
1. The club can be a local or national group/club. (except IARU member =
Societies).=20
2. There is no country or geographic area limit.
3. Mention your Club/Group partitipation in your summary sheet.
XI - Log instructions:
1. All date/times must be in UTC.=20
2. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged.=20
3. Indicate zone and country multiplier only the FIRST TIME it is worked =
on each band.=20
4. Logs must be checked for duplicated contacts, correct QSO points and =
multipliers. Submitted logs must have duplicate contacts clearly shown.=20
5. Internet: Please send us Log and Summary sheet via Internet: The =
format we want is your CALL.TXT file. Please name the appropriate file =
as: your call.extension.
6. List all QSOs cronologically - Do not use a separate sheet for each =
band.=20
7. Each entry must be accompanied by a summary sheet showing all scoring =
information, category of competition, contestant's name and address and =
a signed declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur =
radio in the country of operation have been observed.=20
8. All entrants are required to submit cross-check sheets (an =
alphabetical list of calls worked) for each band (Except those who send =
electronic logs).=20
9. QRP and low power stations must indicate same on their summary sheets =
and state the actual maximum power output used, with a signed =
declaration.
NOTE: We will acept any kind of paper log form.
XII - Software:
Freeware AA LOG module for contest and CW TYPE the terminal program for =
CW operators, were satisfactory tested 100%.
Download from AA LOG site.
XIII - Disqualification:
Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, =
or the rules of the contest; unsportsmanlike conduct; taking credit for =
excessive duplicate contacts; unverifiable QSOs; or unverifiable =
multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.=20
The use of non-amateur means such as telephones, emails, telegrams, =
etc., to ilicit contacts or multipliers during a contest is =
unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification.=20
Actions and decisions of the GACW Contest Committee are official and =
final.
XIV - Deadline:
1. All entries must be postmarked NO LATER than June 15th.=20
XV - GACW Address:=20
GACW DX CONTEST,=20
P.O. Box 9
B1875ZAA Wilde
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA.
email to Alberto U. SILVA LU1DZ - [email protected]
Web Page http://www.gacw.no-ip.org
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