[CQ-Contest] Assistance and The CW Open - August 31

[dfaklis at frontiernet.net]

Several have written to ask if assistance is allowed in The CW Open.  The answer is:  Yes.
 
"While packet and similar 'help' such as skimmer and/or reverse beacon networks is allowed, please indicate use of such 'help' on a voluntary basis in the log.  Entering as "SO Assisted", or any multi-operator category will be taken to mean: single operator with assistance.  Results may indicate this status."
 
More than a dozen full or nearly full teams have already registered for The CW Open (10 ops per full team) and the team list is international in scope.
 
There is still time to register your team.  Please visit:
 
http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
 
The first session begins in a few hours (0000Z, 31 August).  See below for details.  Thanks!
 
73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager
 
You Are Invited to The 2013 CW Open!        August 31, 2013


A competitive international event with winning rates near 100 QSO's/hour....every hour!
Unique multipliers enhance strategy and scoring for all operators in all regions of the world.
The CW Open consists of three separate 4-hour fast-paced CW contests.

*       August 31: 0000-0359Z; 1200-1559Z; 2000-2359Z
*       Participate in 1, 2 or all 3 sessions
*       160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters

Each session is scored separately; several chances to win

*       Awards for each session
*       Awards for combined session scores

Comprehensive logging software support (see http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)

*       Exchange is sequential Serial Number and Given Name (e.g. 4 Alex), starting at 001 for each session
*       One (1) point per QSO, work stations once per band, per session
*       For each session, each different call sign is a multiplier the first time it is worked on any band
*       Each session is logged separately and begins with 0 points and 0 multipliers

Awards (Thank You ICOM America for the Beautiful Awards!)

*       Trophy for winner of each session
*       Plaques for HP, LP and QRP winners of each session
*       Trophy for winner of combined session scores
*       Plaques for HP, LP and QRP winners of combined session scores

Categories

*       HP = Legal power above 100 watts
*       LP = 100 watts or less
*       QRP = 5 watts or less
*       Single Operators Only
*       Team Competition:  No geographical limitations (http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)
*       Packet, Skimmer, and Reverse Beacon Network systems are allowed!
*       Sponsored by CWops, the rules are at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Note that the session times are slightly different than last year.  Any questions or help finding a team, please email cwo at cwops.org


Thanks and see you on August 31!