[SFDXA] CW Open in 2 Weeks

Bill Marx bmarx at bellsouth.net
Fri Aug 16 13:03:41 EDT 2013


For those that want to improve their code speeds. Whatever your speed Members of CWops will match it. Spend only 30 minutes if you like it the whole thing. 
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> You Are Invited to The 2013 CW Open! August 31, 2013
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> A competitive international event with winning rates near 100 QSO's/hour....every hour!
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> Unique multipliers enhance strategy and scoring for all operators in all regions of the world.
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> The CW Open consists of three separate 4-hour fast-paced CW contests.
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> * August 31: 0000-0359Z; 1200-1559Z; 2000-2359Z
> * Participate in 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
> * 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters
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> Each session is scored separately; several chances to win
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> * Awards for each session
> * Awards for combined session scores
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> Comprehensive logging software support (see http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
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> * Exchange is sequential Serial Number and Given Name (e.g. 4 Alex), starting at 001 for each session
> * One (1) point per QSO, work stations once per band, per session
> * For each session, each different call sign is a multiplier the first time it is worked on any band
> * Each session is logged separately and begins with 0 points and 0 multipliers
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> Awards (Thank You ICOM America for the Beautiful Awards!)
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> * Trophy for winner of each session
> * Plaques for HP, LP and QRP winners of each session
> * Trophy for winner of combined session scores
> * Plaques for HP, LP and QRP winners of combined session scores
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> Categories
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> * HP = Legal power above 100 watts
> * LP = 100 watts or less
> * QRP = 5 watts or less
> * Single Operators Only
> * Team Competition: No geographical limitations (http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
> * Packet, Skimmer, and Reverse Beacon Network systems are allowed!
> * Rules at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
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> Any questions or help finding a team, please email cwo at cwops.org
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> Thanks and see you on August 31!
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> 73, Dean, NW2K
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