[Hallicrafters] february 06 Classic Exchange

[howard holden]

It's that time again....

Classic Exchange "CX"
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.
WHEN - WHERE - WHAT
AM and SSB only
Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 12, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday)
AND
AM, SSB, and CW
Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday)
CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
CW: 1.810   3.545   7.045   14.045   21.135	28.050
50.100	144.10

AM:  1.890   3.880   7.290   14.286	21.420   29.000
50.300	144.200

SSB: 1.885   3.870	   7.280	14.270	21.370	28.390
50.125	144.250

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 credit.

SCORING

Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these scores for 
your overall CX score.

For each mode:
Multiply 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: Total age in years old of all receivers and transmitters you 
used in that mode.

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 (in the case of 
a “reproduction”) is older.

Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.

Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for 
the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, noteworthy signals, 
best excuses and other unusual achievements.

Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. “Mac” 
MacAulay, WQ8U at WQ8U at arrl.net
Or by mail to:
WQ8U
104 W. Queen St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278

The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on 
http://qsl.asti.com/CX