[OZ-CONTEST] CQ SAC

Thomas - OZ1AA oz1aa@qsl.net
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 00:19:16 +0200


Tiden nærmer sig hastigt for dette års SAC-tester (CW den 15-16 og SSB den
22-23). Hvis disse weekender ikke allerede er optaget, så skynd dig at
skrive
SAC i kalenderen! Jeg bliver QRV som SOAB HP fra OZ7YY's QTH. Hvem ellers
har planer om at deltage? Håber at mange vil være med, da vi jo gerne skulle
forsvare vores 3. plads i landskampen fra sidste år!

Pl. Country           CW    SSB    Tot         Points
--- ---------------- ---    ---    ---     ----------
 1. FINLAND ........  53     44     97     22.199.870
 2. SWEDEN .........  51     39     90     20.981.210
 3. DENMARK ........  14     18     32      4.792.053
 4. ALAND IS. ......   3      1      4      3.475.929
 5. NORWAY .........  11     11     22      3.367.412
 6. ICELAND ........   0      2      2        920.718
 7. FAEROE IS. .....   1      0      1        180.006


Her kommer lige resultatet fra CW-afdelingen igen, da det krævede lidt
overblik at finde det, da det samlede resultatet kom ud.

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DENMARK
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Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - High power:

  Nr. Call        QSO    QSO-p    Mult  Final score
 ---- --------- -----    -----    ----  -----------
*  1. OZ1AA     1.252    2.998     184      551.632
   2. OZ5WQ       583    1.354     121      163.834
   3. OZ1JTE      592    1.342     115      154.330
   4. OZ2TF       427      972      86       83.592
   5. OZ7HAM      219      456      73       33.288


Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - Low power:

  Nr. Call        QSO    QSO-p    Mult  Final score
 ---- --------- -----    -----    ----  -----------
*  1. OZ8AE       596    1.367     117      159.939
   2. OZ4FF       488    1.088      99      107.712
   3. OZ6PI       414      941      81       76.221
   4. OZ6TL       200      438      67       29.346
   5. OZ5RM       214      451      58       26.158
   6. OZ4OC       243      502      52       26.104


Single Op./Single TX/Single Band/14 MHz:

  Nr. Call        QSO    QSO-p    Mult  Final score
 ---- --------- -----    -----    ----  -----------
*  1. OZ7YL       142      243      25        6.075
   2. OZ9MM        18       38      10          380


Multi Op./Single TX/Multi Band:

  Nr. Call        QSO    QSO-p    Mult  Final score
 ---- --------- -----    -----    ----  -----------
*  1. OZ6FAX    1.023    2.357     170      400.690


Operators:

OZ6FAX: OZ4O, OZ5N
OZ7HAM: OZ1ETA

Endelig kommer reglerne for contesten:

The 43rd Scandinavian Activity Contest 2001
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SCANDINAVIAN RULES

     CW: September 15, 1200 UTC to September 16, 1200 UTC
    SSB: September 22, 1200 UTC to September 23, 1200 UTC


    SAC 2001 logs to:

      NRRL Contest Manager
      LA9HW - Jan Almedal
      Tunet
      N-1825 TOMTER
      NORWAY

    E-mail logs to:

      sac@contesting.com


GENERAL RULES FOR SCANDINAVIANS

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NEW in 2001 rules:
Scandinavian Activity Contest will accept CABRILLO log format.
Postal address to the Contest Manager is changed.
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 1. Aim of the contest.
    The aims of the contest are to promote amateur radio activity
    within Scandinavia as well as to encourage amateur radio
    communications between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian amateur
    radio stations. Scandinavian stations will try to work as many
    non-Scandinavian stations as possible.

    Scandinavian stations are defined by prefixes as follows:

      • JW ..................... Svalbard and Bear I.
      • JX ..................... Jan Mayen I.
      • LA/LB/LG/LJ ............ Norway
      • OF/OG/OH/OI ............ Finland
      • OFØ/OGØ/OHØ ............ Aland Is.
      • OJØ .................... Market Reef
      • OX ..................... Greenland
      • OY ..................... Faeroe Is.
      • OZ/5P .................. Denmark
      • SI/SJ/SK/SL/SM/7S/8S ... Sweden
      • TF ..................... Iceland


 2. Eligible entrants:
    Radio amateurs and SWL's all over the world are invited to
    participate.


 3. Periods:

     CW: 3rd full weekend of September each year.
    SSB: 4th full weekend of September each year.

    Starts 1200 UTC Saturday and ends 1200 UTC Sunday.


 4. Sections.

    a) Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - High power
       Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - Low power (output 100 W or less)
       Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - QRP (output 5 W or less)
       Single Op./Single TX/Single Band

       Single operator means that one person performs all operating,
       logging and spotting functions without any assistance from other
       person(s). The use of DX-Cluster is not allowed.

    b) Multi Op./Single TX/Multi Band

       Only one signal may be transmitted on any band at any time
       (running station). When operation has started on one band, the
       station must remain on that band for at least 10 minutes. The 10
       minutes-period starts with the first QSO worked on that band.

       Exception: It is allowed to work a station on another band if it
       is a new multiplier (multiplier station).The multiplier station
       is allowed to be on the air at the same time as the running
       station. The multiplier station must also stay on the
       "multiplier band" at least 10 minutes. This rule is similar to
       the CQ WW DX contest.

       Use of multiplier spotting assistance from other persons than
       the station-operators is not allowed. However, DX-Clusters may
       be used by Multi Operator-stations.

    c) Multi Op./Multi TX/Multi Band

       The use of DX-Cluster is allowed. There are no restrictions on
       the number of transmitters. Only one signal per band is allowed
       at any time. All stations must locate within a circle with a
       diameter of maximum 500 meters.

    d) SWL
       Single Operator/Multi Band

       Only non-Scandinavian stations may be logged for points.
       Scoring as for transmitting sections.


 5. Bands:
    3.5 - 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 MHz bands may be used according to
    IARU HF Band Plans.

    (NB: 3560-3600, 3650-3700, 14060-14125 and 14300-14350 kHz
    to be kept free from contest traffic).


 6. Contest exchanges:
    The contest exchange consists of RS(T) plus serial number starting
    with 001 (e.g. 59(9)001).

    (QSO's after 999 are numbered 1000, 1001 etc). The same station may
    be worked once on each band. Cross-mode and/or cross-band QSO's are
    not allowed.

    The minimum content of a valid contest QSO is correct callsign and
    correct contest exchanges.


 7. Scoring:
    Two-way QSO with sent and received exchange counts for QSO-points.

    EUROPEAN stations give two (2) points per every complete contact.
    NON-EUROPEAN contacts give three (3) points per QSO.


 8. Multipliers.
    Worked DXCC entities are valid for multiplier on each band.


 9. Final score:
    To calculate the final score, multiply the sum of QSO-points on all
    bands with the sum of multipliers worked on all bands.


10. Logs.
    Signed original logs (or copies of original logs) must be submitted
    separately for CW and SSB. Single operator and multi-single logs
    must be submitted in chronological order. Multi-operator multi-
    transmitter stations use separate serial numbers for each band.

    Logs to be filled in the following order: Date and time UTC, Band,
    Station worked, Exchange sent, Exchange received, Multipliers and
    Points.

    SWL-log must contain: Date and time UTC, Band, Station heard,
    Message sent by Station heard, SWL’s own report, Station worked by
    Station heard, Multipliers and Points.

    SUMMARY SHEET.
      All entries must be followed by a summary sheet showing station
      callsign, contest category, name of operator(s) and address.
      Indicate number of QSO’s per band less duplicates, number of
      duplicates per band, multipliers per band, QSO-points per band
      and final score. A Single Op. log not showing the power category
      will be counted as High Power.

    MULTIPLIER SHEET.
      All entrants must submit a multiplier check list for each band
      with more than 200 QSO’s.

    DUPLICATE CHECK LIST.
      Possible duplicate QSO’s must be shown in the log and counted for
      zero (0) points. Each entrant shall submit a duplicate check list
      for each band with more than 200 QSO’s. Duplicate check list to
      contain worked stations listed e.g. by DXCC-entities.

    ELECTRONIC LOG.
      Electronic submission of logs is encouraged - and in fact
      required - for all top scoring entrants and all who use a
      computer to log or prepare the logs. The CABRILLO format is
      preferred. Please insure that you fill out all of the header
      information. If you submit a CABRILLO log, no additional summary
      sheet is required. (However, if you like to compare your claimed
      scores with others before the final results are published, you
      are encouraged to enclose your summary sheet as well).

        --------------------------------------------
        For more information on the CABRILLO format:
        http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/saccabr.htm
        --------------------------------------------

      If you cannot submit a CABRILLO log, you may submit the ASCII
      output from most of the popular logging programs such as LAØFX,
      NA, OH2GI, SD, TR and Writelog. If the log is not in CABRILLO
      format, a separate summary sheet is required. Please name your
      files with yourcall and the file type.

      Example: 7S3A submits a CABRILLO file. It should be named
      7S3A.LOG. If 7S3A chose to submit a non CABRILLO file such as
      TR’s .dat file, he should name the log file 7S3A.DAT and the
      summary file should be 7S3A.SUM.

      Logs sent on disk should be on 3.5", 1.44 Mb disks.

      Logs submitted via e-mail should in the Subject: line include
      mode (CW or SSB), your callsign and the category you are
      entering, e.g., SOMBHP, SOMBLP, MOST, etc.

      All logs received via e-mail will be confirmed via e-mail.

      Basic rules: Only one QSO on each line. Each line must contain
      following information: Date and Time (full) UTC, Band, Mode,
      Station worked, Sent (full) exchange, Received (full) exchange,
      Multiplier (if applicable) and Points (dupes to be marked with
      (0) zero).

      Computerized logs must be checked for typing accuracy. Please
      leave all your QSO’s in the log, dupes included. The log checking
      software will find the dupes and mark them with zero points.

      If you send log on disc, paper log is not mandatory. Summary
      sheet must always be on paper (not when using e-mail). Disc must
      be clearly labelled with call, contest name, class and date of
      the contest. CW and SSB portion can be on same disc. Please use
      file-names like: OH9A.DAT or OH9A.CW or OH9A.SSB and OH9A.SUM


11. Declaration:
    With her/his signature on the summary sheet, the participant
    declares that all the rules are observed and that the station was
    operated in accordance with the rules and regulations for amateur
    radio stations in the country of the participant.


12. Address for logs:
    The arrangement of the contest alternates between SSA, NRRL, EDR
    and SRAL in that order. For correct address, see the heading.

    E-mail logs to:

      sac@contesting.com


13. Closing date for logs:
    Logs and accompanying control-sheets, addressed to the organizing
    Society, shall be mailed not later than October 31st the year of
    the contest.


14. Awards.

    TRANSMITTING SECTION:
      The top scoring QRO-station in each country, in each category,
      both CW and SSB, will receive a Contest Award, provided a
      reasonable score is made. Scandinavian winner stations may also
      receive a Contest Plaque on High-power and Low-power multi band
      categories.

      QRP operators will be listed in one common list for all
      Scandinavians.

    SWL:
      The top scoring station in Scandinavia will receive an award.

    ALL SECTIONS:
      Depending on the number of participants, the Contest Committee
      may consider additional awards.


15. Dispute:
    Violation of Amateur Radio Regulations in the country of the
    contestant or of the rules for this contest, unsportsmanlike
    conduct and the taking of credit for unverifiable QSO's or
    multipliers may lead to disqualification.

    Each unmarked duplicate QSO found by the Contest Committee will
    result in a penalty of five (5) QSO's of same value as the
    duplicate. A log showing more than one (1) percent unmarked
    duplicate QSO's will be disqualified unconditionally.


    The decisions by the Contest Committee are final and definite.

    Right to changes in this rules are reserved.

    The 44th SAC in 2002 will be arranged by EDR


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    Arranging Societies
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    Year  Society  Country
    ----  -------  -------
    2001  NRRL     Norway
    2002  EDR      Denmark
    2003  SRAL     Finland
    2004  SSA      Sweden
    2005  NRRL     Norway
    2006  EDR      Denmark
    2007  SRAL     Finland
    2008  SSA      Sweden
    2009  NRRL     Norway
    2010  EDR      Denmark


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The Scandinavian Contest Managers
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EDR - Experimenterende Danske Radioamatører
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OZ5WQ
Peter Vestergård
Vestervej 74
DK-4960 HOLEBY
DENMARK

    E-mail: oz5wq@contesting.com
Phone home: +45 54 60 72 79


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NRRL - Norsk Radio Relæ Liga
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LA9HW
Jan Almedal
Tunet
N-1825 TOMTER
NORWAY

    E-mail: janalme@online.no
Phone home: +47 69 92 26 24


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SRAL - Suomen Radioamatööriliitto ry
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Magazine editor, foreign relations, forums etc.:
OH8RC (OH4NRC)
Erkki J. Korhonen
Sallinjoentie 122
FIN-58830 PARKUMAKI
FINLAND

Phone home: +358 15 532 314
Phone work: +358 15 443 111

Rules, results etc.:
OH3WW (OH1HS)
Hannu Saila
Muurainkorventie 17
FIN-33470 YLÖJÄRVI
FINLAND

E-mail: oh1hs@sral.fi
 Phone: +358 3 348 6888


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SSA - Sveriges Sändareamatörer
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SM4BNZ
Rolf Arvidsson
Skogsvägen 1, Sänna
SE-696 02 HAMMAR
SWEDEN

    E-mail: rolfarvidsson@swipnet.se
Phone home: +46 583 77 06 97


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Manual input of a paper log:
---------------------------

  SM2EZT has made a program for manual input of a paper log after the
  contest. The output file will be a CABRILLO-file for checking your
  log in a log checking program. It will be called yourcall.log
  (example: 7s3a.log).

  You can download the program at:

    - http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/files/SACCabr.zip -

  It's a zipped file called SACCabr.zip (212 kB).

  How to install:
    Save in a temporary directory, unzip the file using WinZip or
    similar, use File Manager to put SACCabr.exe in a folder that you
    prefer (example: C:/Program/SACCabr).

  For instructions "How to make your log":

    - http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/saccabr.htm#HELP -


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This contest directly supported by:

          NA by K8CC: http://datom.contesting.com/
    OH2GI Ham System: http://www.kolumbus.fi/jukka.kallio/
        SAC by LAØFX: http://hjem.sol.no/la0fx/
         SD by EI5DI: http://www.ei5di.com/
          TR by N6TR: http://www.qth.com/tr/
    WriteLog by W5XD: http://www.writelog.com/

SM3CER Contest Service Software Page
    http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/software.htm








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