[NCC] 2014 CW Open Contest - Starts at 0000Z SEP 6 - Teams

[dfaklis at frontiernet.net]

All, 

The 2014 CW Open contest is right around the corner (SEP 6, 0000Z) and I wanted to send a reminder to whip up support for a team.  

The CW Open has a fun international format, which attracts ops of all skill levels in all ITU regions.  In 2013, we had record worldwide participation (1,000 logs) with rates above 100 Q's/hr in every hour, in every session (12 hours total).  

Teams consist of up to 10 single ops.  Let's try to field a team or two.  There were 19 contest teams in 2013 from around the globe.

If possible, can someone please post this reminder to the MRRC reflector?  Thanks!

Please email me your plans (NW2K at arrl.net) and I will take care of registering the teams just before the contest. 

Here is a link to this year's information and last year's results:  http://www.cwops.org/cwopen.html

Below is some detailed info on the event.  

Thanks! 73, Dean, NW2K



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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.

*  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 starting at 0000Z!
 
73, Dean, NW2K
Contest Manager