[SECC] Reminder, FISTS Sprint This Friday Night

[John Laney]

Hi FISTS,

Just a quick reminder about the sprint this weekend. Remember the date
has been moved up to Friday night because of the IARU HF contest. Many
people enjoyed this time slot last year, it allowed a whole new group to
participate.

The Summer SPRINT will run from 2000 EDT to 2400 EDT on Second Friday in
July.

Here's a reprint of the rules - have fun! Hope the bands cooperate and I
see you there.

73 88
Nancy

OBJECTIVE:
To exchange specified information with as many FISTS members as possible
using Morse Code only, and within the time frame stipulated.

PARTICIPANTS:
Any properly licensed amateur radio operator, FISTS member or non-member is
invited to take part in the contest. At least one of the two stations in
each QSO must be a FISTS member.

DATE AND TIME:
The Winter SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
February.
The Spring SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
May.
The Summer SPRINT will run from 2000 EDT to 2400 EDT on Second Friday in
July.
The Fall SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
October.


BANDS:
Operation is limited to the following amateur bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28
MHz amateur bands.
Work stations only once per band.

ENTRY CLASSES:
There are three entry classes:
QRO: Over 5 watts -100 watts output power. 100 watts is the maximum output
power allowed.
QRP: 5 watts output power or less.
Club: (regardless of power).
Entry class MUST be shown on logs to be considered for entry in a
particular class, or will be assumed QRO.
An entry must be ONE class only, no combination of classes is allowed.

EXCHANGE:
The following information must be exchanged by both stations to count as a
valid contest QSO:

For FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number.
For non-FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, Power output.

DX COUNTRY STATUS:
U.S. states and Canadian provinces are those states and provinces that are
contiguous and found within the North American continent. DX are those
entities listed in the current ARRL DXCC publication, other than the above.

MULTIPLIERS:
Each U.S. State and Canadian province counts as 1 multiplier. Count each
only once, no matter how many times worked.
Each DXCC entity counts as 1 multiplier. Count each no matter how many
times worked.

SCORING:
Each QSO with a FISTS member: 5 points.
Each QSO with a non-FISTS member: 2 points.
Final score is total QSO points times multipliers.

CERTIFICATES:
U.S./VE:
Certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third place
finishers in each Entry Class.

LOG SUBMISSIONS:
Sending the logs is what counts, and they will be spot checked for accuracy
and correct scoring procedures. All log entries must be received 30 days
after the Sprint to be considered valid. Logs not sent to the proper
address will not be considered for entry.
All logs MUST contain the following information to be considered for entry:;
Your name and call sign. Club name if entry is for a club. Your FISTS
number if a member. Entry class. Your claimed score. List of claimed
multipliers.
The entry form is the best way to record this information.

ELECTRONIC LOGS:
We will accept E-logs in standard Cabrillo format, or ascii text files. If
your not sure about your format, please contact me before the contest entry
deadline.
E-logs are sent to W8PIG at yahoo.com ONLY.

PAPER LOGS:
Send log and forms to:
Dan Shepherd, N8IE
1900 Pittsfield St.
Kettering, Oh 454

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