[SCCC] Fwd: Reflector Assistance: The CW Open - August 31, 2013

[Hank Garretson]

     *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!
*       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