[NCC] NCC/MRRC CW Open Teams - August 31, 2013

[dfaklis at frontiernet.net]

NCC, MRRC,
 
The CW Open is Saturday, August 31.  It's a competitive annual contest open to all amateurs with serious log checking, good sustained rates (winning rates near 100/hr) and a unique multiplier structure to help level the worldwide playing field.  It's not the same as the bimonthly CWops operating events, which are fun, but not adjudicated.  The following is some detailed information on The CW Open.  Hal W1NN and I are organizing NCC/MRRC teams for this event.  It's competitive, and we'd have a good shot at winning if we can field a full team or teams (10 per team).  Past results are located at the CWops website.  Please send either Hal or me an email if you're interested.  Thanks!

73, Dean, NW2K
dfaklis at frontiernet.net
 
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, rules at www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Any questions or help finding a team, please email cwo at cwops.org


Thanks and see you on August 31!

73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager