[Fists] FISTS Sprint Reminder

[Nancy WZ8C]

Reminder:
The Fall Sprint is Saturday Oct 13 from 1700Z-2100Z. The rules are cut/pasted below. We don't have a Sprint Manager for this Sprint, so please send logs only to FallSprint at hotmail.com or postal mail to Fall Sprint, PO Box 47, Hadley MI 48440, Logs sent to any other address may not be received. Sorry for the inconvenience.  
 
Hope you work lots of new prefixes and have fun in the Sprint! 
 
The Keynote should be arriving at your QTH any day if you are a current member.  Please check the renewal date on the mailing info area. Not having to send out reminder postcards or emails saves me a lot of work and time. 
 
Thanks much and hope to CU in the Sprint,
73 88
Nancy WZ8C
 
SPRINT INFORMATION 

The following are the Official Rules for the FISTS SPRINT. 
OBJECTIVE:
To exchange specified information with as many FISTS members as possible using Morse Code only, and within the time frame stipulated. 
PARTICIPANTS:
Any properly licensed amateur radio operator, FISTS member or non-member is invited to take part in the contest. At least one of the two stations in each QSO must be a FISTS member. 
DATE AND TIME: (subject to change, see main index page)
The Winter SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in February.
The Spring SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in May.
The Summer SPRINT will run from 2000 EDT to 2400 EDT on Second Friday in July.
The Fall SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in October.

BANDS:
Operation is limited to the following amateur bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz amateur bands.
Work stations only once per band. 
ENTRY CLASSES:
There are three entry classes:
QRO: Over 5 watts -100 watts output power. 100 watts is the maximum output power allowed.
QRP: 5 watts output power or less.
Club: (regardless of power).
Entry class MUST be shown on logs to be considered for entry in a particular class, or will be assumed QRO.
An entry must be ONE class only, no combination of classes is allowed.
 
EXCHANGE:
The following information must be exchanged by both stations to count as a valid contest QSO: 
For FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number. 
For non-FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, Power output.
 
DX COUNTRY STATUS:
U.S. states and Canadian provinces are those states and provinces that are contiguous and found within the North American continent. DX are those entities listed in the current ARRL DXCC publication, other than the above. 

MULTIPLIERS:
Each U.S. State and Canadian province counts as 1 multiplier. Count each only once, no matter how many times worked.
Each DXCC entity counts as 1 multiplier. Count each no matter how many times worked. 
SCORING:
Each QSO with a FISTS member: 5 points.
Each QSO with a non-FISTS member: 2 points.
Final score is total QSO points times multipliers. 

CERTIFICATES:
U.S./VE:
Certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers in each Entry Class. 

LOG SUBMISSIONS:
All log entries must be received 30 days after the Sprint to be considered valid. 
Sending the logs is what counts, and they will be spot checked for accuracy and correct scoring procedures. 
Logs not sent to the proper address will not be considered for entry. 
All logs MUST contain the following information to be considered for entry;
Your name and call sign. Club name if entry is for a club. Your FISTS number if a member. Entry class. Your claimed score. List of claimed multipliers.
The entry form is the best way to record this information. The form can be downloaded from the FISTS web page at www.fists.org  

ELECTRONIC LOGS:
We will accept E-logs in standard Cabrillo format, or ASCII text files.   
E-logs are sent to FallSprint at hotmail.com ONLY . . . or . . . FAX to 810-797-5808 

PAPER LOGS:
Send log and forms to: 
Fall Sprint
P.O. BOX 47
Hadley, MI 48440