[WIham] 2m Fall Sprint, Monday, 9/20, 7 - 11 pm Local Time

[Mark Thompson]

www.svhfs.org/sprints.html


SVHFS Sprints 
The Southeastern VHF Society sponsors Fall VHF/UHF Sprints. All amateurs are 
encouraged to participate, even if only in a small way. They are meant to get 
everyone on the air. The rules encourage rover, microwave operation and the 
casual operator new to VHF/UHF.
The contest is intended for single operator, single transmitter entries. 
However, if one wishes to introduce a newcomer to weak signal vhf/uhf 
operations, the sponsors of the contest reserve the right to allow such entries, 
if identified as such. In no case will there be more than 1 radio operator at 
one time. A second person can not serve as a “spotter” while the first operates. 
Operating categories are still Single Op and Rover.
Sprints are held on different days for each band except for the Microwaves (902 
and up) that are held together. The operating time for each Sprint is short 
(like a sprint :-) and meant to compress the activity into a shorter time span.
While the rules for Sprints vary by year, we are always open to suggestions on 
how to improve them for the future. If you have an idea on how to make the Fall 
Sprints better for next year (different dates, times, rule change, etc.) please 
drop the Fall Sprints Chairman a note and help out. This year, as a result of 
several requests, we will be using 6 character grid squares for 432 and 
microwave.
Please notice that, except for rovers, the scoring is more like the ARRL June 
VHF contest now. This will allow computer programs to both generate the logs and 
check the logs. Rover scoring is intended to encourage activation of many grids!
For details and up-to-date information about the Fall Sprints and the annual 
technical conference the Southeastern VHF Society sponsors, please watch this 
website 

 
2010 Sprints Schedule Summary
	* 144 MHz - Monday, September 20, 7 pm to 11 pm local time 
	* 222 MHz - Tuesday, September 28, 7 pm to 11 pm local time 
	* 432 MHz - Wednesday, October 6, 7 pm top 11 pm local time 
	* Microwave - Saturday, October 16, 6 am to 12 pm local time 
	* 50 MHz - 2300 UTC Saturday, October 30 to 0300 UTC Sunday, October 31. 
 Introducing the 2010 Fall VHF/UHF Sprints:The Southeastern VHF Society is again 
sponsoring the Fall VHF/UHF
Sprints. All amateurs are encouraged to participate, even if only in a small
way. They are meant to get everyone on the air. The rules encourage
rover, microwave operation and the casual operator new to VHF/UHF.This year we 
are using 6 digit grid squares on 432MHz and Microwave, as many have
requested this.The contest is intended for single operator, single transmitter 
entries. However, if one wishes to
introduce a newcomer to weak signal vhf/uhf operations, the sponsors of the 
contest reserve the
right to allow such entries, if identified as such. In no case will there be 
more than 1 radio operator
at one time. A second person can not serve as a “spotter” while the first 
operates. Operating
categories are still Single Op and Rover.
Sprints are held on different days for each band except for the Microwaves (902 
and up) that are
held together. The operating time for each Sprint is short (like a sprint :-) 
and meant to compress
the activity into a shorter time span.
At present we do not have any plaque sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a 
plaque for one of the
Sprints please contact the Fall Sprints Chairman Bruce Randall WD4JQV. 
WD4JQV at arrl.net.
While the rules for the Fall Sprints are set for 2010, we are always open to 
suggestions on how to
improve them for the future. If you have an idea on how to make the Fall Sprints 
better for next
year (different dates, times, rule change, etc.) please drop the Fall Sprints 
Chairman a note and help
out.Please notice that, except for rovers, the scoring is more like the ARRL 
June VHF contest
now. 
scoring is intended to encourage activation of many grids!
For details and up-to-date information about the Fall Sprints and the annual 
technical conference
the Southeastern VHF Society sponsors, please visit our website at This will 
allow computer programs to both generate the logs and check the logs. 
Roverwww.svhfs.org73, have fun, and good luck!
Bruce Randall WD4JQV
fallsprints at svhfs.org
2010 Fall Sprint Chairman2010 Fall VHF/UHF Sprint Rules:
1. Object: 
using authorized amateur frequencies on the 50, 144, 222, 432 MHz and Microwave 
(902 MHz and
above) bands during the contest periods.To work as many amateur stations in as 
many 2 X 1 degree grid squares as possible,2. Contest Period:2.1 The 144 MHz 
Sprint will be from 7 PM to 11 PM local time on Monday September 20, 2010.LOG is 
due by October 20, 2010.2.2 The 222 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM to 11 PM local 
time on Tuesday September 28, 2010.LOG is due by October 28, 2010.2.3 The 432 
MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM to 11 PM local time on Wednesday October 6, 
2010.LOG is due by November 6, 2010. Exchange is 6 Digit Grid Square !!2.4 The 

Saturday October 16, 2010. The Microwave Sprint is one Sprint and certificates 
will be awarded
for highest total score. See section 4. below for scoring.Microwave (902 MHz and 
above) Sprint will be from 6 AM to 12 PM local time onLOG is due by November 16, 
2010. Exchange is 6 Digit Grid Square !!2.5 The 

October 31, 2010.50 MHz Sprint starts 2300 UTC Saturday, October 30, 2010 and 
ends 0300 UTC Sunday,LOG is due by November 30, 2010.
3. Exchange: 
require all 6 characters of the grid square. Such as EM94LV
4. Scoring:Call signs and Grid-square locator. Signal report optional. 432MHz 
and microwave4.1 QSO Points:
4.1.1. Count 1 point for each complete 50- or 144-MHz QSO.
4.1.2. Count 2 points for each 222- or 432-MHz QSO.
4.1.3. Count 3 points for each 902- or 1296-MHz QSO.
4.1.4. Count 4 points for each 2.3-GHz (or higher) QSO.
4.2 Multiplier: The total number of grid squares worked. Each 2 X 1 degree grid 
square worked
counts as one multiplier.
4.3 Final Score (Except Microwave): Multiply QSO points by multipliers. Each 
sprint is scored
separately. ARRL June 2010 VHF contest scoring software will produce the correct 
score.4.4 Rovers Score: Each grid activated is scored separately as if the 
station was a normal single
operator in that grid. Please separate logs for each grid activated. The final 
score is the sum of the
scores for the individual grids activated. 
ARRL scoring software will NOT work.More than one grid must be activated to be a 
rover!4.5 Microwave Final Score: Count 3 QSO point for each complete 902 or 1296 
MHz QSO. Count 4
QSO points for each 2.3 GHz (or higher) QSO. Add up the QSO points for all bands 
and then
multiply this total by the total number of multipliers. A grid worked on more 
than one band counts
as a new multiplier on each band. For example: EM94 worked on 902, 1296 and 2304 
MHz is 3
multipliers
5. Reporting: 
Only submitted logs are eligible for awards. Logs must be in ARRL format (log 
sheets and
summary sheet as used for ARRL VHF contests) to be accepted, and must show 
current address to
be eligible for awards. Electronic submissions in ARRL acceptable electronic 
format may be
mailed on diskette or e-mailed with log file as an ATTACHMENT only (Not in the 
body of
e-mail). Subject line of e-mail must contain “2010 Fall Sprint”. In e-mail 
addresses below (at) is
really an @ sign.
5.1 144 MHz Sprint logs to:
Ott Fiebel W4WSR, PO Box 957, Hayesville, NC 28904 ottf(at)wbia.net
5.2 222 MHz Sprint logs to:
Bruce Randall WD4JQV, 928 Falls Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 wd4jqv(at)arrl.net
5.3 432 MHz Spring logs to:
Jim Worsham W4KXY, 1915 Oak Wind Lane, Buford, GA 30519-6766 w4kxy(at)arrl.net
5.4 Microwave Sprint logs to:
Bruce Randall WD4JQV, 928 Falls Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 wd4jqv(at)arrl.net
5.5 50 MHz Sprint logs to:
Ray Rector WA4NJP, 3493 Holly Springs Rd, Gillsville, GA 30534 
wa4njp(at)bellsouth.net
6. Certificates for top three Single Op finishers in each sprint and top three 
Rovers in each sprint if
sufficient Rover competition is shown. Certificates to be awarded at the 
Southeastern VHF Society
banquet.
7. 
the contest is acceptable. The telephone, packet or internet channel will not be 
used while the
contact is in progress. No “OK I am hearing you now.” over the alternate 
channel. The alternate
channel will not be available in any way to the operator during the contact. The 
complete exchange
of call signs and grids must be accomplished on the relevant amateur radio band. 
All other bands
must use only amateur radio communications for scheduling during the contest.
The Fall Sprints are sponsored by the Southeastern VHF Society.. ARRL June 2010 
VHF contest scoring software will produce the correct score.Logs must be 
submitted no later than 30 days after the closing date of the each event.For 
Microwave only: Use of telephone, packet or internet methods to schedule 
contacts duringPlease visit www.svhfs.org for any updates.