[RTTY] A challenge to RTTY operators!

[Philip Leonard WVØT]

For me the "problem" with PSK31 for contesting is that it is slow and so 
is hard to get a rhythm going.  PSK63 would probably be better but the 
only time I've heard that mode on the air was when I called CQ over and 
over until someone decided to switch to PSK63 from PSK31.  For a real 
blast try PSK125 some time.  Can you say FAST!??

Philip

Andrew O'Brien wrote:
> Dear RTTY-Fanatics
> 
> 
> Many non-RTTY digital mode operators are puzzled about those avid RTTY
> contesters who never seem to try other digital modes in contests.
> Those same non-RTTY digi mode operators tell jokes about RTTY
> old-timers who seem just stuck with the concept that ye olde RTTY is
> way better than other digital modes for contests.  They have
> occasionally appealed to the RTTY old-timers to be daring and actually
> try contesting with modes like DominoEX and PSK63 . Usually the
> appeals have fallen on deaf ears , it seems like automobile drivers
> appealing to stage-coach drivers to try that new fangled motor vehicle
> concept.
> 
> This weekend, you RTTY dudes have another chance to live dangerously
> and actually try a mode that many think is BETTER than RTTY for
> contesting .  It may not really be "better" but it might actually be
> almost as good.
> 
> So come on RTTY-freaks,  prove that stereo-type of the curmudgeonly
> green machine addict to be as out of dates as..., as.,   .. well as
> out of dates as  RTTY via green machines!
> 
> Andy K3UK
> 
> Date and Time
> Starting time is at 00:00 UTC, and ending time is at 24:00 UTC on
> Sunday 18th November, 2007.
> Objective
> The European PSK Club has the honour to invite the radio amateurs all
> over the world to participate in the EPC PSK63 QSO Party. The
> objective of the competition is to establish as many contacts as
> possible between radio amateurs around the world by using the BPSK63
> mode. Everybody can work everybody for QSO and multiplier credit.
> BANDS AND FREQUENCIES
> Participants are allowed to work on 160 meters (1838...1840 KHz), 80
> meters (3582...3584 KHz), 40 meters (7037...7039 KHz), 20 meters
> (14072...14074 KHz), 15 meters (21082...21084 KHz) and 10 meters
> (28082...28084 KHz).
> TYPE OF COMPETITION
> Transmitters and receivers must be located within a 500 meter diameter
> circle or within the property limits of the station licensee's
> address, whichever is greater. All antennas used by the entrant must
> be physically connected by wires to the transmitters and receivers
> used by the entrant. Only the entrant's call sign can be used to aid
> the entrant's score. All entrants are allowed to use packet and web
> clusters. There are no separate entrant categories in the competition;
> all participants work as SOAB (Single Operator - All Bands). All
> stations at which one performs do all of the operating, logging, and
> spotting functions. Only one signal is allowed at any one time. The
> operator may change bands at any time. The output power shall not
> exceed 100 watts.
> EXCHANGE
> EPC members should send signal report plus EPC membership number
> (example – 599 EPC0001). Please make sure that you don't separate
> «EPC» from the «Number», and you don't use any characters between.
> Please make sure that your EPC number consists of 4 digits. Other
> stations should send signal report plus QSO number, starting 001
> (example – 599 001).
> POINTS
> Contacts with EPC members are worth 5 points; contacts with other
> stations are worth 1 point. The same stations may be contacted again
> on other bands.
> Multiplier
> A multiplier of one is for each different EPC number contacted on each band.
> SCORING
> The final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied by
> the sum of EPC numbers contacted on each band.
> CERTIFICATES AND PLAQUES
> First, second and third place certificates will be awarded in the
> World and every continent. First place certificates will be awarded in
> every participating DXCC country. The EPC PSK63 World Plaque will be
> awarded for the first place in the World. All scores will be published
> on the EPC website. All certificates and plaques will be issued to the
> licensee of the station used. All certificates will be issued in a PDF
> format and sent via email to the winner. Winners may purchase special
> plaques through the EPC General Manager; plaques will be awarded in
> the following geographical areas: Europe, Asia, North America, South
> America, Africa, Oceania, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Russia, USA,
> Canada and Japan. If you are interested in sponsoring a special trophy
> for the EPC PSK63 QSO Party, please contact us.
> 	
> LOG INSTRUCTIONS
> All times must be in UTC. All sent and received exchanges are to be
> logged. We accept logs in the Cabrillo format ONLY. Name your Cabrillo
> file as your callsign (for example – mm0dgr.cbr), and email it to
> eudx at scotham.net. Be sure to put the station callsign in the «Subject»
> line of the message. Electronic submission implies a signed
> declaration that all competition rules and regulations for amateur
> radio in the country of operation have been observed. All entries must
> be emailed no later than 30 days after the competition. Use this
> sample file as a standard entry log file for the EPC PSK63 QSO Party.
> Disqualification
> Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the
> participant, or the rules of the competition; unsportsmanlike conduct;
> taking credit for excessive unverifiable contacts or unverifiable
> multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification.
> Incorrectly logged calls or numbers will be counted as unverifiable
> contacts for culprit only. The use by an entrant of any non-amateur
> means such as telephones, telegrams, internet, or the use of packet to
> solicit contacts during the competition is unsportsmanlike and the
> entry is subject to disqualification. Actions and decisions of the EPC
> PSK63 QSO Party Manager are official and final.
> 
> Andy K3UK
> www.obriensweb.com
> (QSL via N2RJ)
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