[SOC] SOC contest

[Nick Yokanovich]

I think I wrote those last two in disappearing bits! A very 
second-class mail program.

Anyways, SM3CER should be invited to join SOC!

Nick K3NY  Arnold, MD   I am not a doctor and my name isn't Arnold.


Bob Patten wrote:
> Jim Duffy wrote:
> 
>>The SM3CER contest calendar has a listing on March 7th for the upcoming 
>>SOC contest, and two sites to check for rules, etc....
>>
>>I know we're not supposed to be First Class ops, but at least we need 
>>the right date!!!
>>
> 
> Jim & fellow SOCers,
> SM3CER has the wrong weekend, always the second full weekend of March 
> and September.  The SOC website has the current rules posted yesterday 
> by our "Unknown Secretary".  WA7BNM's Contest Calendar will also have 
> the correct date and rules.  I'll also be posting them in a few days to 
> QRP-L and Elecraft.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>               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: March 14, 2009, 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             7030 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 and AZ ScQRPions paddles 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.  The highest output power used will determine 
> the power multiplier.  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 maters concerning the contest rests with the contest 
> manager.  Entries are welcome via E-Mail to N4BP 
> <mailto:n4bp at bellsouth.net>, or by snail mail to:
> 
>                             Bob Patten, N4BP
>                             2841 N.W. 112 Terrace
>                             Plantation, FL  33323
>