[SFDXA] You Are Invited to The 2015 CW Open! September 5, 2015

[Bill]

A unique short spurt contest and a great way to improve your code speed 
in a hurry.
- Bill W2CQ CWops #928

_You Are Invited to The 2015 CW Open! September 5, 2015_

A competitive international event with winning rates over 100 
QSO's/hour....every hour!

Unique multipliers enhance strategy and scoring for all operators in all 
regions of the world.

The CW Open consists of three separate 4-hour fast-paced CW contests 
with log checking.

* September 5: 0000-0359Z; 1200-1559Z; 2000-2359Z
* Participate in 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
* 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters

Each session is scored separately; several chances to win

* Awards for each session, each ITU Region
* Awards for combined session scores

Comprehensive logging software support (see 
http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)

* Exchange is sequential Serial Number and Name (e.g. 4 Alex), starting 
at 1 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

Awards (Thank You ICOM America for the Beautiful Awards!)

* Trophy, high score, each session, each ITU Region (9 trophies)
* Plaque, high score, each of HP, LP and QRP, each session, each ITU 
Region (27 plaques)
* Trophy, high combined score (all sessions), each ITU Region (3 trophies)

Categories
* 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 http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
* Packet, Skimmer, and Reverse Beacon Network systems are allowed!
* Rules at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Any questions or help finding a team, please email NW2K at arrl.net 
mailto:NW2K at arrl.net

Thanks and see you on September 5!
73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager
www.CWops.org