[TenTec] Feb Classic Exchange 06
Jim Lowman
jmlowman at sbcglobal.net
Fri Feb 10 22:26:41 EST 2006
Posted for Howard, WB2AWQ:
Classic Exchange "CX"
The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and
homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many
decades ago.
The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of
this older "Classic" equipment. However, you need not operate a
Classic rig to participate in the CX.
YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct
scoring disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with
modern equipment.
WHEN - WHERE - WHAT
AM and SSB only
Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 12,
2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday)
AND
AM, SSB, and CW
Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday)
CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
CW: 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.135 28.050
50.100 144.10
AM: 1.890 3.880 7.290 14.286 21.420 29.000
50.300 144.200
SSB: 1.885 3.870 7.280 14.270 21.370 28.390
50.125 144.250
Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country
for DX),
receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model (homebrew send final amp
tube or transistor type) and other interesting conversation.
The same station may be worked with different equipment combinations
on each band and in each mode. Non-participating stations may be
worked for credit.
SCORING
Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these
scores for your overall CX score.
For each mode:
Multiply total number of complete QSOs (all bands) by your CX
multiplier.
Complete QSO requires successful exchange of name, QTH, RST, type of
transmitter and type of receiver.
CX multiplier: Total age in years old of all receivers and
transmitters you used in that mode.
Each receiver and transmitter must be used in a minimum of three
complete QSOs to be counted in the multiplier.
If the equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25 years old
unless actual construction date or date of its construction article
(in the case of a "reproduction") is older.
Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.
Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and
then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment,
noteworthy signals, best excuses and other unusual achievements.
Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. "Mac"
MacAulay, WQ8U at _WQ8U at arrl.net_ <mailto:WQ8U at arrl.net>
Or by mail to:
WQ8U
104 W. Queen St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on
http://qsl.asti.com/CX
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