[SOC] SOC Marathon Sprint Today!

[Bob Patten]

           The SOC Contest Committee Is Pleased As Punch To Announce

           The Fall 2003 Second Class Operator's Club (SOC) Marathon Sprint

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Contest Name:           SOC Marathon Sprint

Contest Date/Time:      September 13, 2003, 1800Z through 2400Z

Categories:             Single Operator All Band

Modes:                  CW Only

Exchange:               * Member - RST, State/Province/Country, SOC Number
                        * Non-Member - RST, State/Province/Country, 
Power Out

QSO Points:             * Member = 5 Points
                        * Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 Points
                        * Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 Points

Multiplier:             Total SPC (State/Province/Country) for all bands.
                        The same station may be worked on more than one band
                        for QSO points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier:       * <250 mW = X 15
(Output)                * <1 Watt = X 10
                        * <5 Watt = X 7
                        * >5 Watt = X 1

Note: The highest power used on any band will determine the power 
multiplier.

Paddle Multiplier:    Multiply by 1.5 if using a homebrew paddle.

Suggested Frequencies:
                        160 Meters      1810 KHz
                         80 Meters      3560 KHz
                         40 Meters      7040 KHz
                         20 Meters     14060 KHz
                         15 Meters     21060 KHz
                         10 Meters     28060 KHz

Scoring:        * Total score = Total QSO points for all bands X total SPC's
                for all bands X Power Multiplier X Paddle Multiplier

Reporting:      Entry includes a copy of the log and summary sheet

The summary sheet must contain station and operator callsigns, a total 
score
and by band listing of valid QSO's, SPC's, and QSO points, output power,
operator name and signature, SOC member number and any comments.

All entries must be received before October 13, 2003.

Late entries will be counted as check logs.

Include an SASE with your entry for a copy of the results.

Results will be posted on QRP-L, Elecraft, and SOC Websites. The final 
decision
on all matters concerning the contests rests with the contest manager.

You may submit your log and summary sheet via E-Mail to n4bp@arrl.net.
They may also be submitted by regular mail to:

Bob Patten, N4BP
2841 N.W. 112 Terrace
Plantation, FL  33323

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73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL

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