[SOC] RULES for SOC MARATHON SPRINT - UPDATE

[SOC HQ]

Some (minor) changes. These rules should be the final and official ones, till 
next update, of course.
Web site updated accordingly.

73/72!

The unknown SOC Secretary

http://www.qsl.net/soc

Competence is tolerated, but not encouraged
I demand the right to make a fool of myself in any way I see fit


      SECOND CLASS OPERATOR'S CLUB MARATHON SPRINT
      ____________________________________________

SOC Marathon Sprint ??????
Most sprints run four hours, but since we're Second Class Op's, we
need more time!

Date/Time: September 11, 2004, 1800Z through 2400Z


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

Power Multiplier:      0 - 250 MW = X 15;
                  >250 MW - 1 Watt = X 10;
                        >1 W - 5 W = X 7;
                              >5 W = X 1.

Suggested Frequencies:

160 Meters             1810 KHz
  80 Meters             3560 KHz
  40 Meters             7040 KHz
  20 Meter             14060 KHz
  15 Meters            21060 KHz
  10 Meters            28060 KHz

Score:
Points (total for all bands) X SPCs (total for all bands) X Power Multiplier

Apply an additional multiplier of 1.5 if using a homebrew paddle (kits such
as the NorCal / K8FF paddle qualify).

All entries are Multi-Band to promote maximum participation.

Entry includes a copy of the log and a separate summary sheet.
Include duplicate check sheets with entries of 100 QSOs or more.  Indicate
total time-on-the-air, and include a legible name, call, SOC Number
(if any) and address. All entries must be received within 30 days of the
contest date.  Late entries will be counted as check logs.  Members and
non-members indicate their output power for each band. The highest power
used will determine the power multiplier. Output power is considered as
1/2 of input power. Include a description of homebrew equipment (including
paddle or key), commercial equipment, and antennas used with each entry.

Results will be posted on QRP-L and on the SOC Website. The final decision
on all maters concerning the contests rests with the contest manager.
Entries are welcome via E-Mail to N4BP <n4bp at arrl dot net>, or by snail mail to:

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