[SFDXA] Winter 2018 CW Classic Exchange

[Bill M]

[Drake List] Winter 2018 CW Classic Exchange
> 
> The CW CX will run from 1300 UTC January 21 to 0800 UTC January 22, 2018
> (9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday)
> AND
> from 1300 UTC January 23, to 0800 UTC January 24, 2018
> (9 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday to 3 AM Eastern Time Wednesday)
> 
> Suggested Frequencies -- plus/minus QRM
> Listen up and down 5 to 10 Kc for crystal controlled stations
> CW     1.810 mc.     3.545 mc.     7.045 mc.     14.045 mc.     21.045 mc.     28.045 mc.     50.100 mc.     144.100 mc.
> 
> The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many decades ago. The object is
> to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older Classic equipment.
> 
> However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX. YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring disadvantage.
> You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment.
> 
> BONUSES
> Up to 2,000 point bonus will be awarded to every CX participant who operates the same model rig as their Novice station.
> Three QSOs are required.
> One receiver and one transmitter may be counted and are worth 1,000 points each. Multiple version of the same piece of gear will not increase the bonus.
> 
> Up to 2,000 point bonus will be awarded to every CX participant who operates a transmitter with 4 tubes and/or less or a receiver with 6 tubes or less.
> Three QSOs (each) are required.
> 
> Awards will be given in two classes: 1. Three or fewer receiver-transmitter pairs 2. Four or more receiver-transmitter pairs.
> 
> Send logs, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to
> 
> e-mail: Ron K2RP       k2rp at arrl.net<mailto:k2rp at arrl.net>
> 
> E-MAIL IS (REALLY) PREFERRED BUT NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
> 
> Or by mail to:
> K2RP
> 659 Shanas Lane
> Encinitas, CA 92024
> 
> Full details at: http://classicexchange.org/sep17/sep17ann.html
> 
> Questions? email me!
> 
> CU on the air for CX!
> 
> 73, Howie WB2AWQ/7
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