[SOC] SOC Marathon Sprint

[Bill Cunningham K4KSR]

Hi Bob,

The changeover from  cable ISP to DSL ISP is progressing slowly.  I now
receive via both, but sending depends on which is connected at the moment.
The qsl.net relay still sends to the old address and complete changeover
will await that revision.  In meantime, I am receiving.  This account is the
DSL account, but reply address shows k4ksr at qsl.net.

Two thoughts on contest announcement.

Should there not be a  10% decrement applied randomly to some scores, in
keeping with major contest practices?

On a more serious note, it would be neato for the RECEIVING station to apply
power multiplier (or some equivalent award) appropriate to each QSO, at
least when verified by the checklog.  More trouble to process, I know.  The
basic idea is to reward those with good ears and those who make the effort
to dig out weak stations.

Which brings me to a related point.  I won't put in more than token time,
but would love to see the power multiplier applied to each QSO because that
would encourage me to call at 100 mW and increase power only if needed.
I've tried several of these QRP sprints this way and found myself
immediately frustrated to point of just going to 5 watts in order to make
enough Qs  in a low density environment.  The most fun I've had with 500 mW
is sending that power in the ARCI contests because it evokes a lot of nice
comments and there are typically enough stations to work at that power.

All food for thought, but adds complexity for the guy administering the
event.

72,
Bill C


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Patten" <n4bp at bellsouth.net>
To: "QRP-L Reflector" <qrp-l at mailman.qth.net>; "Elecraft Reflector"
<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>; "SOC Reflector" <soc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 10:48 AM
Subject: [SOC] SOC Marathon Sprint


> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>           SECOND CLASS OPERATOR'S CLUB (SOC) MARATHON SPRINT
> _________________________________________________________________
>
>
> Most sprints run four hours, but since we're Second Class Op's,
> we need more time!
>
> Date/Time: March 12, 2005, 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;
>                          Over 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.
> 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 may be posted on QRP-L and on the SOC Website.  The final decision
> on all matters concerning the contest rests with the contest manager.
> Entries are welcome via E-Mail to N4BP <mailto:n4bp at arrl.net>, or by
> snail mail to:
>
>                             Bob Patten, N4BP
>                             2841 N.W. 112 Terrace
>                             Plantation, FL  33323
>
>
> -- 
> 73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL
>
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