[InHam] 2014 VHF Fall Sprint Contests 144MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Monday, September 22, 2014.

[Dan Evans]

Rules for 2014 VHF Fall Sprint Contests 

by NT4RT May 29, 2014 

1.0 Contest Purpose: Encourage weak signal VHF/UHF amateur radio operation &
have fun. 

2.0 Contest Time and Date: 

1. 50MHz: 2300Z Saturday, Aug 9, 2014 to 0300Z Sunday, August 10, 2014. 

2. 144MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Monday, September 22, 2014. 

3. 220MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. 

4. 432MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. 

5. Microwave 902MHz and up: 6AM to 1PM local time on Saturday, October 18,
2014. 

3.0 Classes: Stations will be classified as either Single Op or Rover. A
portable or mobile 

station that operates from only one grid is considered a Single Op station.
A Rover must operate 

from at least 2 grid squares. 

3.1 Power: Power output used for contacts is for informational purposes
only. Power output will 

not be used to separate contestants into different groups or categories. You
may want to place 

your station information such as rig, output power, antenna etc. in the
notes section of your entry. 

That being said, the following are the suggested power levels for the HP, LP
and QRP groupings 

on the 3830 web site. 

a. QRP: up to 5 watts PEP. (any band) 

b. Low Power: up to 200 watts PEP. (any band) 

c. High Power: up to 1500 watts PEP. (any band) 

4.0 Exchange: Maidenhead Grid Square. Microwave contest exchange must be the
full 6 

character grid. 

5.0 Reporting: Score will be entered on the 3830 web page in the form
provided for the 

particular sprint. The web page is http://www.3830scores.com/ . 

Alternatively, you can postal mail or email a complete log to the contest
chairman in place of a 

3830 entry. A 3830 entry is preferred. Email attachment must be an ASCII
text file. (.txt or .log 

file, Cabrillo format is preferred.) 

Your grid square goes in the web site box for "QTH". Microwave use 6 digit
grid. Rovers use 

the first grid activated as QTH. 

Winning entries will supply a log for review by the sprint chairman to make
score official. The 

Log can be a mailed paper log or emailed as an attached text file in an ARRL
recognized format. 

ARRL log sheets are the preferred paper format. 

Fall Sprint Chairman:  Bruce Randall NT4RT 

 928 Falls Rd 

 Rock Hill, SC 29730 

 NT4RT at ARRL.net 

The results must be posted on the 3830 web page within 14 days of the event.
Paper logs may be 

mailed to the Sprint Chairman for this event. Mailed logs must be post
marked within 14 days of 

the event. The Sprint Chairman will post the results from a paper log on the
3830 web page. 

5.1 Scoring: 50, 144, 222 and 432MHz , 1 point per QSO on any band.
Multiplier would be the 

total number of grid squares worked for that specific band/Sprint. 

 Final score: Multiply QSO points by the multipliers. Each Sprint is scored
separately. Distance 

based total kilometers worked would be an optional entry for information
only. ( Distances are 

not very accurate from 4 digit grids ) 

5.2 Rover Scoring: 50, 144, 222 and 432MHz , 1 point per QSO on any band.
Multiplier 

would be the total number of grid squares worked for that specific
band/Sprint. 

If the rover moves to a new grid, then works a station again, a new contact
is made for both 

stations. The new grid will be a new multiplier if the grid was not worked
before. 

 Rover in EM73 works EM84 as a multiplier 

 Rover in EM74 works EM84 as a new multiplier 

 When you move to a new grid, you start over on additional new multipliers. 

Final score: Multiply QSO points by the multipliers. Each Sprint is scored
separately. Distance 

based total kilometers worked would be an optional entry for information
only. 

5.3 Microwave Scoring: For Microwave, 902 MHz and above use the sum of the
distance of 

all contacts in kilometers. A station worked on a new band is a new contact.
If a rover moves to 

a new grid (4 digit) he/she can be worked again for another contact. 

 The 6 digit grid square exchange is required for accurate distance
calculation. 

5.4 Microwave Rover Scoring: Scored like Single Op Microwave, except
stations can be 

contacted again for score after moving to a new grid. Grids activated is not
used directly for 

scoring and is not reported on 3830 web site. 

5.5 The contest scoring is intended to be done mostly on the "Honor System".
But, after the 

submission period has expired, 14 days after that particular operating
event, the Sprints 

Committee or Chairman for that particular event will review the top 3
submissions to validate accuracy of the submission. And, the Sprints
Committee or Chairman reserves the right to 

request to review the actual contest log for any entrant for review if
required. 

6.0 Rover Operation: A rover must be a portable or mobile station that makes
contacts from at 

least two different Grid Squares. For all sprints, including microwave the
rover must move to a 

new 4 digit Grid Square. 

7.0 Assistance: Use of telephone, packet or internet methods to schedule
contacts during the 

contest is acceptable. The telephone, packet or internet channel will not be
used while the 

contact is in progress. No "OK I am hearing you now" over the another
communications 

channel. The alternate channel will not be available in any way to the
operator during the 

contact. The complete exchange of call signs and grids must be accomplished
on the relevant 

amateur radio band. The preferred scheduling method is on an amateur
frequency such as 

144.250MHz or 432.090MHz. 

See following for 3830 site information. Underline identifies a user entry
box. 

3830 information 50 to 432 MHz Spring/Fall Sprint 

(band is 50MHz, 144MHz, 222MHz, or 432MHz) for 4 separate contest entries 

Submitter's E-mail Address* _________________ __ Send copy to this email
address 

Call Used* ______________ Class* ^Single Op/Rover Power ^HP/LP/QRP 

Operator Call _____________ Station Call ___________ 

Op Time (hrs) _____________ QTH* ________________ Club ^(none) 

 QSOs Mults Total Score Total Distance, km(optional) 

band *_____ *______ *________ _______ 

Comments __________________________________________________(optional) 

3830 information Microwave Spring/Fall Sprint 

Submitter's E-mail Address* _________________ __ Send copy to this email
address 

Call Used* ______________ Class* ^Single Op/Rover Power ^HP/LP/QRP 

Operator Call _____________ Station Call ___________ 

Op Time (hrs) _____________ QTH* ________________ Club ^(none)  QSOs Total
Distance, km Best DX QSO, km 

 *_____ *___________ *__________ 

Comments __________________________________________________(optional) 

Information is included in all forms on 3830 site:

 Log submission info By contest sponsor. 

 Link to contest rules By contest sponcor

 

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