The PreStew topband distance challenge will take place from 1500Z 17 Oct
until 1500Z 18 Oct.
This is a CW only event that takes place on 160 meters. The band has been
coming alive with good solid openings during darkness.
The "distance" aspect of this is a unique rule where you get more QSO
points for working stations that are further away. For example - a station
in Oregon would get 2 or 3 points for working California - 8 or 9 points
for working the East Coast - and 15 or 16 points for working Japan. VK6 is
worth 30 points!!
Furthermore - if you - or the other station - are running either low power
- or QRP power - the QSO is worth more for BOTH stations involved in the
QSO.
This unique scoring method encourages and rewards working those weaker
signals - and benefits those who have put a lot of effort into hearing
well.
This PreStew is a warmup for the "big" Stew that takes place on December
27th.
Full rules and results of previous events can be found at
http://www.kkn.net/stew/.
Hope to hear you on the band tomorrow night.
Tree N6TR/7
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