[TAC] FD bonus points

[Ian Hill]

Hello everyone,

I've copied the list of possible bonus points for FD. I'll take care of 
the satellite and alternative power bonus (a couple 7Ah batteries 
charged by the sun), I'm looking for volunteers to tackle some of the 
others.

Some of the easier ones are....
*Copying the W1AW Bulletin*:
*Media Publicity*:
*Public Information Table:*
*Alternate Power*:
Others are pretty simple too.

_Don't make me have to assign them._ ;-)

Ian K8MM
TAC PFL

*7.3. Bonus Points:* *All stations are eligible for certain bonus 
points, depending on their entry class.* The following bonus points will 
be added to the score, after the multiplier is applied, to determine the 
final Field Day score. Bonus points will be applied only when the claim 
is made on the summary sheet and any proof required accompanies the 
entry or is received via email or normal mail delivery.

   1. *7.3.1. 100% Emergency Power*: 100 points per transmitter
      classification if all contacts are made only using an emergency
      power source up to a total of 20 transmitters *(maximum 2,000
      points.) GOTA station and free VHF Station for Class A and F
      entries do not qualify for bonus point credit and should not be
      included in the club’s transmitter total. *All transmitting
      equipment at the site must operate from a power source completely
      independent of the commercial power mains to qualify. (Example: a
      club operating 3 transmitters plus a GOTA station and using 100%
      emergency power receives 300 bonus points.)* Available to Classes
      A, B, C, E, and F.*
   2. *7.3.2. Media Publicity*: 100 bonus points may be earned for
      attempting to obtain publicity from the local media. A copy of the
      press release, or a copy of the actual media publicity received
      (newspaper article, etc) must be submitted to claim the points.
      *Available to all Classes.*
   3. *7.3.3. Public Location*: 100 bonus points for physically locating
      the Field Day operation in a public place (i.e. shopping center,
      park, school campus, etc). The intent is for amateur radio to be
      on display to the public. *Available to Classes A, B and F.*
   4. *7.3.4. Public Information Table:* 100 bonus points for a Public
      Information Table at the Field Day site. The purpose is to make
      appropriate handouts and information available to the visiting
      public at the site. A copy of a visitor's log, copies of club
      handouts or photos is sufficient evidence for claiming this bonus.
      *Available to Classes A, B and F.*
   5. *7.3.5. Message Origination to Section Manager*: 100 bonus points
      for origination of a National Traffic System (NTS) style formal
      message to the ARRL Section Manager or Section Emergency
      Coordinator by your group from its site. You should include the
      club name, number of participants, Field Day location, and number
      of ARES operators involved with your station. The message must be
      transmitted during the Field Day period and a fully serviced copy
      of it must be included in your submission, in standard ARRL NTS
      format, or no credit will be given. The Section Manager message is
      separate from the messages handled in Rule 7.3.6. and may not be
      claimed for bonus points under that rule.* **Available to all
      Classes.*
   6. *7.3.6. Message Handling*: 10 points for each formal NTS style
      originated, relayed or received and delivered during the Field Day
      period, up to a maximum of 100 points (ten messages). Properly
      serviced copies of each message must be included with the Field
      Day report. *The message to the ARRL SM or SEC under Rule 7.3.6.
      does not be count towards the total of 10 for this bonus.
      **Available to all Classes. All NTS messages claimed for bonus
      points must leave or enter the site via amateur radio RF.*
   7. *7.3.7. Satellite QSO*: 100 bonus points for successfully
      completing at least one QSO via an amateur radio satellite during
      the Field Day period. "General Rules for All ARRL Contests" (Rule
      3.7.2.), (the no-repeater QSO stipulation) is waived for satellite
      QSOs. Groups are allowed one dedicated satellite transmitter
      station without increasing their entry category. Satellite QSOs
      also count for regular QSO credit. Show them listed separately on
      the summary sheet as a separate "band." You do not receive an
      additional bonus for contacting different satellites, though the
      additional QSOs may be counted for QSO credit unless prohibited
      under Rule 7.3.7.1. The QSO must be between two Earth stations
      through a satellite. *Available to Classes A, B, and F.*
   8. 7.3.7.1 Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any
      single channel FM satellite.
   9. *7.3.8. Alternate Power*: 100 bonus points for Field Day groups
      making a minimum of five QSOs without using power from commercial
      mains or petroleum driven generator. This means an "alternate"
      energy source of power, such as solar, wind, methane or water.
      This includes batteries charged by natural means (not dry cells).
      The natural power transmitter counts as an additional transmitter.
      If you do not wish to increase your operating category, you should
      take one of your other transmitters off the air while the natural
      power transmitter is in operation. A separate list of natural
      power QSOs should be submitted with your entry. *Available to
      Classes A, B, E, and F.*
  10. *7.3.9. W1AW Bulletin*: 100 bonus points for copying the special
      Field Day bulletin transmitted by W1AW (or K6KPH) during its
      operating schedule during the Field Day weekend (listed in this
      rules announcement). An accurate copy of the message is required
      to be included in your Field Day submission. (Note: The Field Day
      bulletin must be copied via amateur radio. It will not be included
      in Internet bulletins sent out from Headquarters and will not be
      posted to Internet BBS sites.)* Available to all Classes.*
  11. *7.3.10. Educational activity bonus: One (1) 100-point bonus may
      be claimed if your Field Day operation includes a specific
      educational-related activity. The activity can be diverse and must
      be related to amateur radio. It must be some type of formal
      activity. It can be repeated frequently during the Field Day
      period but only one bonus is earned. For more information consult
      the FAQ in the complete Field Day packet. Available to Classes A &
      F entries and available clubs or groups operating from a club
      station in class D and E with 3 or more participants.*
  12. *7.3.11. Site Visitation by an elected governmental official*: One
      (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is
      visited by an elected government official as the result of an
      invitation issued by your group. *Available to all Classes.*
  13. *7.3.12. Site Visitation by a representative of an agency*: One
      (1) 100-point bonus may be claimed if your Field Day site is
      visited by a representative of an agency served by ARES in your
      local community (American Red Cross, Salvation Army, local
      Emergency Management, law enforcement, etc) as the result of an
      invitation issued by your group. ARRL officials (SM, SEC, DEC, EC,
      etc) do not qualify for this bonus. *Available to all Classes. *
  14. * 7.3.13**. GOTA Bonus. Class A and F stations operating a GOTA
      station may earn the following bonus points:*
         1. *7.3.13.1. When a GOTA operator successfully completes 20
            QSOs, they receive 20 bonus points. Upon reaching an
            additional 20 QSOs the same operator receives a second 20
            bonus points, up to a maximum of 100 Bonus points per GOTA
            operator. An operator may make more than 100 QSOs but the
            QSOs over 100 do not qualify for an additional bonus. *
               1. *7.3.13.1.1. Additional GOTA operators may earn the
                  GOTA bonus points under this rule, up to the maximum
                  of 500 bonus points. (Remember that there is a 500-QSO
                  limit for the GOTA station. But no single GOTA
                  operator may earn more than 100 of the GOTA bonus
                  points except as provided in 7.3.13.2.*
               2. * 7.3.13.1.2. A single GOTA operator must complete all
                  20 QSOs required before the bonus is earned. There is
                  no “partial credit” for making only a portion of the
                  20 QSOs or “pooling” QSOs between operators.*
         2. *7.3.13.2. If a GOTA station is supervised full-time by a
            GOTA Coach, the bonus points earned for each 20 QSOs
            completed under Rule 7.3.13.1 will be doubled.*
               1. *7.3.13.2.1. The GOTA Coach supervises the operator of
                  the station, doing such things as answering questions
                  and talking them through contacts, but may not make
                  QSOs or perform logging functions.*
               2. *7.3.13.2.2. To qualify for this bonus, there must be
                  a designated GOTA Coach present and supervising the
                  GOTA station at all times it is being operated.*