[PVRCNC] Fwd: EU PSK DX Contest 2004

[Jim Price WW4M]

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    Date: Fri, 7 May 2004 17:19:50 +0100
    From: MM0DFV <mm0dfv at scotham.net>
Reply-To: MM0DFV <mm0dfv at scotham.net>
 Subject: EU PSK DX Contest 2004

Dear OMs,
we would like to invite you to take part in the first EU PSK DX Contest. All the
very best and 73!
de MM0DFV
EUDXPSKC = http://www.srars.org/eudxpsk.htm
Scottish HAM Portal = http://www.scotham.net

EU PSK DX Contest 2004

1. OBJECTIVE: The Scottish-Russian ARS has the honour to invite the radio
amateurs all over the world to participate in the European Digital DX
Contest which is held on the third full weekend of May every year. The
objective of the contest is to establish as many contacts as possible
between radio amateurs around the world and radio amateurs in Europe using
the BPSK31 mode. Everybody can work everybody for QSO and multiplier credit.

2. DATE AND TIME: 12:00 UTC 22.05.2004 - 12:00 UTC 23.05.2004

3. MODE: BPSK31.

4. BANDS: 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 m. Recommended frequencies are in accordance
with the IARU bandplan.

5. TYPE OF COMPETITION:

a. Category A (SOAB-HP). Single Operator - High Power - All Bands (Those
stations at which one performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting
functions. Only one signal is allowed at any one time. The operator may
change bands at any time. The output power shall not exceed 100 watts.)

b. Category B (SOAB-LP). Single Operator - Low Power - All Bands (Those
stations at which one performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting
functions. Only one signal is allowed at any one time. The operator may
change bands at any time. The output power shall not exceed 10 watts.)

Note: All antennas used by the entrant must be physically connected by wires
to the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant. Only the entrant's
callsign can be used to aid the entrant's score. Both categories of entrants
are allowed to use packet and web clusters.

6. NUMBER EXCHANGE:

a. EU stations: Signal report plus EU area code (example for Malta Island -
599 MT-01).

b. Non-EU stations: Signal report plus QSO number, starting 001.

7. POINTS:

a. EU stations:
Contacts between stations in the same DXCC country are worth 1 point.
Contacts between stations on the same continent but different DXCC countries
are worth 2 points.
Contacts between stations on different continents are worth 3 points.

b. Non-EU stations:
Contacts between stations in the same DXCC country are worth 1 point.
Contacts between stations on the same continent but different DXCC countries
are worth 2 points.
Contacts between stations on different continents are worth 3 points.
Contacts with EU stations are worth 5 points.

8. MULTIPLIER: Two types of multiplier will be used.

a. A multiplier of one for each different DXCC country contacted on each
band (except EU).

b. A multiplier of one for each different EU area contacted on each band.

Note: The EU Territories List, DXCC Countries List and WAC boundaries are
standards (Exception for few territories in Russia and Kazakhstan as listed
below). Maritime mobile stations are not the multipliers, but worth 3 points
for any participant.

Boundaries in contrast to WAC:

European Russia
UA9A Chelyabinskaya Oblast  [West of River Ural and Ural Range] RU-53
UA9F Permskaya Oblast
RU-54
UA9G Komi-Permyatsky AO
RU-55
UA9S Orenburgskaya Oblast  [West of River Ural]
RU-56
UA9W Bashkortostan [West of River Ural and Ural Range]              RU-57
UA9X Republic of Komi
RU-58

European Kazakhstan
UN7I Aqtobe Oblast [West of River Emba and Mugodzhary Range]    KZ-01
UN7M West Kazakhstan [Batys Qazaqstan] Oblast
KZ-02
UA7O Atyrau Oblast [Northwest of River Emba]
KZ-03

9. SCORING: All stations: the final score is the result of the total QSO
points multiplied by the sum of your EU area and DXCC country multipliers.

10. AWARDS: First place certificates will be awarded in each category listed
under Section 5 in every participating DXCC country. Special trophies are
available from sponsors. All scores will be published. To be eligible for an
award, a station must show a minimum of 12 hours of operation. In DXCC
countries where the returns justify, second and third place awards will be
made. All certificates and plaques will be issued to the licensee of the
station used. If you are interested in sponsoring a trophy for the EU PSK DX
Contest, contact Scottish-Russian ARS.

11. LOG INSTRUCTIONS: All times must be in UTC. All sent and received
exchanges are to be logged. Indicate EU area and DXCC country multipluer
only the first time it is worked on each band. Logs must be checked for
duplicate contacts, correct QSO points, and multipliers. We want your
electronic log. The Contest Committee requires an electronic log for any
possible scoring log.

a. E-Mail Required Content: Please submit your log in the Cabrillo or ADIF
file format only created by all major logging programs. Be sure to put the
station callsign and the mode in the <Subject> line of each message. Your
software may automatically encode your log as an attachment. Submit your log
to e-mail below.

b. Disks Required Content: Please send your IBM, MS-DOS compatible computer
disk. Label your disk clearly with your callsign, files included, and your
category. Name your disk file correctly (for example - MM0DGR.log).

Note: Bad QSO penalty: three additional contacts removed. Low Power stations
must indicate their category on their summary sheets and state the actual
maximum power output used, with a signed declaration.

12. DISQUALIFICATION: Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country
of the contestant, or the rules of the contest; unsportsmanlike conduct;
taking credit for excessive unverifiable contacts or unverifiable
multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.
Incorrectly logged calls will be counted as unverifiable contacts. The use
by an entrant of any non-amateur means such as telephones, telegrams,
internet, or the use of packet to solicit contacts during the contest is
unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification. Actions and
decisions of the EU PSK DX Contest Committee are official and final.

13. DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the
contest. Mailed logs should be sent to the Scottish-Russian ARS, P.O. Box
7469, Glasgow, G42 0YD, Scotland, U.K.

14. SPONSORS: The Scottish-Russian ARS is the general sponsor of the EU PSK
DX Contest. Any prizes for any categories of the participants are welcome!
Any radio amateur or radio club can act by the official sponsor of the EU
PSK DX Contest, having offered the prizes in one or more of categories.

15. EU TERRITORIES LIST:

http://www.srars.org/eudxlist.pdf
http://www.srars.org/eudxlist.txt

16. THIS CONTEST IS DIRECTLY SUPPORTED BY:

W3KM GenLog
Use this software to log in over 230 HF/QRP/PSK/VHF/UHF/Microwave contests
or to add US counties to your total. GenLog can also be used as a general
logbook to log any frequency from DC to light, including SWL. It is a
general type contest logger for the casual contester. No attempt was made to
interface to radios/rotors, to use a PC network, or to make use of packet
radio. This is not an awards or QSL tracking program. The program was
written by Dave Mascaro W3KM. Since the version of 5.51 it supports EU PSK
DX Contest. GenLog is freeware, runs in Windows 9x/ME, W2K, NT, XP. Requires
at least a 100 MHz machine with 32Mb RAM. A 32-bit version is also available
that supports CW/PTT in NT type OS. Supports ADIF, Cabrillo and EDI file
formats. GenLog has a partial search function using master datafiles created
by the user. The logger does not require contest configuration files, all
contests are setup automatically using information in the setup screen. This
allows the user to log in multiple contests or activities at the same time.
GenLog supports all contests from both ends of the QSO. Click on this link
to find out more about the program.

Note: You can use any PSK31 logger. Just use "QTH" field for EU Number or DX
Serial Number and send us your ADIF file.

SCOTTISH-RUSSIAN ARS
P.O. BOX 7469
GLASGOW G42 OYD
SCOTLAND

eudxpsk at srars dot org

Official EUPSKDXC Website: http://www.srars.org/eudxpsk.htm
Scottish HAM Portal: http://www.scotham.net
PDF Rules: http://www.srars.org/eudxpsk.pdf
Russian Rules: http://www.qrz.ru/contest/detail/492.html

European PSK DX Contest Rules 2004
Copyright ¿ Scottish-Russian ARS 2004



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