[CQ-Contest] Teams: CW Open Contest - 6 SEP 0000Z, 1200Z, 2000Z

[dfaklis at frontiernet.net]

There is still time to form teams or join an existing team.  The contest starts at 0000Z SEP 6, and teams can be registered up until the start.  The registration form is easy to complete and is located at the following link, near the end of the page:

http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
 
Please spread the word to your club and list the CW Open invitation on your reflectors.  Please visit the following link for the rules and past year's results:
 
http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html
 
The first 4-hour session begins 0000Z, September 6, and all amateurs are welcome.  See below for details.  Thanks!

And be sure to participate in the NA Sprint, which follows session 3 at 0000Z 7 SEP.
 
73, Dean, NW2K


You Are Invited to The 2014 CW Open!  September 6, 2014

 
A competitive international event with winning rates over 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 with log checking.

There were 1,000 logs submitted in 2013 from all around the globe.

*  September 6: 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, each ITU Region
*  Awards for combined session scores

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

*  Exchange is sequential Serial Number and Name (e.g. 4 Alex), starting at 1 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, high score, each session, each ITU Region (9 trophies)
*  Plaque, high score, each of HP, LP and QRP, each session, each ITU Region (27 plaques)
*  Trophy, high combined score (all sessions), each ITU Region (3 trophies)

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!
*  Rules at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Any questions or help finding a team, please email NW2K at arrl.net

 
Thanks and see you on September 6 at 0000Z!
 
73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager