[Hallicrafters] Fall Classic Exchange

Fri Sep 22 10:55:21 EDT 2006

Sounds like fun. I will try AM, hope there will
be stations on 20m.

73 Jim SM2EKM
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howard holden wrote:
> 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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