There are two contests coming up that are sponsored by the Boring
Amateur Radio Club:
The 2nd annual Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge (Dec 27/28th)
and the 2nd running of the Kid's Day contest (younger sister to the
Internet SquINT).
Here are the rules for the two events:
RULES
SECOND STEW PERRY TOPBAND DISTANCE CHALLENGE
1. Contest period: 1500Z December 27th to 1500Z December 28th, 1997.
Operate for a maximum of 14 hours. Off time is intended to be
taken during your daylight hours. Only one break may be taken
between your first and last QSOs, and must be of at least 30 minutes.
2. Bands and mode: 160 meters CW only.
3. Categories: Single operator or multi-operator. Only one signal shall
be transmitted at a time. Remote or packet spotting shall not be used
Transmitting and receiving antennas shall be located at the same QTH.
4. Exchange: Four character grid square (ie: CN85).
5. QSO Points: The number of QSO points for each contact depends on the
distance between the two stations. This is computed by taking the
distance between the centers of the two grid squares. Count a minimum
of one point per QSO and an additional point for every 500 kilometers
distance. For example, a QSO with a station 1750 kilometers away will
count for 4 QSO points. No additional distance for long path is allowed.
If your logging software does not support this scoring method, we
will compute your score for you if you submit your log electronically.
6. Score: Final score equals the total number of QSO points. There is
no multiplier for different grids worked. Stations running 5 to 100
watts output multiply their score by 2. Stations running less
than 5 watts multiply their score by 4. Scores will be listed separately
for single ops and multi-single.
7. Reporting: Your log can be sent via the internet to TBDC@CONTESTING.COM
or via diskette in MS-DOS/Windows format and must be sent by
January 28th, 1998. Entries submitted by mail should be sent to:
Boring Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 1357, Boring, OR 97009 USA.
Logs shall be in ASCII format. A summary sheet may be sent, but is not
necessary.
Kid's Day Operating Event
Sponsored by the Boring Amateur Radio Club
1. Purpose: The Kid's Day Operating Event is intended to encourage
activity by younger people (licensed or not) using Amateur Radio.
The goal is give unlicensed young people some hands-on experience
on-the-air, so they might develop an interest in pursuing a license
in the future. It is also intended to give hams a chance to share
their station with their children.
2. Dates: 21 June 1997 and 3 January 1998.
3. Time: 1800Z to 2400Z. No limit on operating time.
4. Suggested exchange: Name, age, location and favorite color. You
are encouraged to work the same station again if either operator
has changed. Call "CQ KIDS DAY".
5. Suggested Frequencies: 14270 to 14300 kHz and 7200 to 7250 kHz.
Be sure to observe third party traffic restrictions when making DX
QSOs.
6. Reporting: Logs, comments and funny stories may be posted via the
internet to kids@contesting.com. You may review these postings by
visiting http://www.contesting.com/kids/ with your web browser.
Those without internet access may forward their comments to the
Boring Amateur Radio Club and they will be posted for them. A
summary of the postings will also be sent with your participation
certificate.
7. Awards: All participants are eligible to receive a colorful certificate.
Send a 9 x 12 sized SASE to the Boring Amateur Radio Club; 15125 SE
Bartell Road; Boring, Oregon 97009.
8. More details may be obtained from the Boring Amateur Radio Club
at the above address or at http://www.jzap.com/k7rat/.
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