[NLRS] SBMS 2ghz and up contest for 2007

[Glen Overby]

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From: "n6rmj" <n6rmj at sbcglobal.net>
To: "microwave" <microwave at lists.valinet.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:40:33 -0800
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For immediate release - Announcement for 2GHz and Up Contest Club Contest



San Bernardino Microwave Society 2GHz and Up Club Contest for 2007



In the spirit of stimulating activity in the microwave bands, the San 
Bernardino

Microwave Society (SBMS) is sponsoring a 2GHz and Up Club Contest.



For this year, 2007 the contest period runs from 6 a.m. May 12 to 8 p.m. May 
13 local time.



This is a club competition in which members tally up their scores and add 
them with other members' scores to make up a club score.





2007

2GHz and Up World Wide Club Contest

Sponsored by the San Bernardino Microwave Society



1. Object

Worldwide groups of amateurs (Clubs) work as many amateur stations in as 
many different

locations as possible in the world on bands from 2GHz through Light.

2. Date and Contest Period

Second weekend in May. The weekend begins at 6 a.m. local Saturday though 8 
p.m. Sunday.

3. Exchange

Six-character Maidenhead Locator; example DM04ww (see April 1994 QST, p. 86 
or www.arrl/org/locate/gridinfo.html). Signal report is optional.

4. Miscellaneous

Scheduling contacts is both permissible and encouraged.



Stations are encouraged to operate from more than a single location. A 
station may be worked again on each band for additional credit after a 
change of location.

For purposes of the contest, a change of location is defined as a move of at 
least 16 km (10 miles).



A transmitter used to contact one or more stations may not be used 
subsequently under any other call during the contest period with the 
exception for multiple licenses in the same family sharing the same 
equipment (family rule). The intent of this rule is to prohibit 
"manufactured" contacts.



5. Scoring

Distance points: The distance in km between stations for each successfully 
completed QSO. One point per kilometer (eg., 10km is 10 points). QSO points: 
Count 100 QSO points for each unique call sign worked per band.



In making the distance calculations, a string (or ruler) and map may be 
used. However, calculations by computer program are preferred. Several such 
programs are available, including a BASIC program listing in The ARRL World 
Grid Locator Atlas. For purposes of making calculations, stations are 
defined as being located in the center of the 6-character locator sub-square 
(most computer programs make this assumption).



6. Multipliers

  a.. 2GHz to 10GHz times 1
  b.. 24GHz =  2 times
  c.. 47GHz = 4 times
  d.. 76GHz and up = 8 times


7. Bonus points

            100 points bonus may be added for each unique call worked per 
band.



8. Awards

1st place plaque and all club entries will receive a certificate, suitable 
for framing.





Send entries no later than 60 days after the contest to be considered.



Submit logs via regular mail only.

Pat Coker, N6RMJ,

40916 179th Street,

Lancaster CA 93535, USA



For more information, rules and past scores see the SBMS web page at

http://www.ham-radio.com/sbms

or contact Pat Coker, N6RMJ: n6rmj at sbcglobal.net





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