[CQ-Contest] Assistance in CW Open Contest - 5 SEP 0000Z, 1200Z, 2000Z

[dfaklis at frontiernet.net]

Several have written to ask if assistance and SO2R are allowed in the CW Open.  The answer is:  Yes, to both.

"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."

The CW Open is an international event with rigorous log checking and excellent rates.  Three, fast, 4-hour sprints.

There is still time to register your team so spread the word to your club and list the CW Open invitation below on your reflectors.  Please visit the following link for the rules:


http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Logs are uploaded here:  http://www.b4h.net/cwops/

The first 4-hour session begins 0000Z, September 5, and all amateurs are welcome (exchange serial number and name).  See below for details.  Thanks!

73, Dean, NW2K, Contest Manager

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You Are Invited to The 2015 CW Open! September 5, 2015

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.

* September 5: 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 and results at (http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html)

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

Thanks and see you on September 5! 

73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager