[VHFcontesting] April 30: 2GHz and Up Contest -

[Rick R]

From: PATRICK COKER <n6rmj at sbcglobal.net>
San Bernardino Microwave Society 2GHz and Up Contest for 2005

In the spirit of stimulating more activity in the microwave bands, the San 
Bernardino Microwave Society (SBMS) members came up with the 2GHz and Up 
Contest.

The contest period is April 30 to May 1, and runs for 24 hours.

This contest should encourage activity and level some of the microwave 
contest playing field. The contest would involve activity from 2GHz and up, 
and center around club activity. Members tally up their scores and add them 
up with other members’ scores to make up a Club Score. The final score is 
then submitted in one of three categories based on club size.
For the purposes of this contest, you can make up a club of two and call 
yourselves whatever you like. (However, we don’t encourage names that may 
not appear in print). This is not meant to break up a large club into 25 
small clubs, for example, but rather to give isolated stations, roving 
groups and others a chance to win in a special category.
For instance, several SBMS members have extensive roving stations on 
multiple bands. Should they enter as a separate club or should they be a 
part of SBMS? We felt that ordinarily if you are a member of an established 
club you should enter under that club name. However, if you are not a 
current member of a club, either join one or start your own. Minimum club 
size is two members/operators with separate stations. The contest rules 
appear below. This is still a very new event and we look forward to your 
comments to improve it.

Go to the SBMS Web site for more details:
http://www.ham-radio.com/sbms/club_contest/2GHz_Up_test_2005.pdf

Send entries no later than 30 days after the contest to be considered.
Send contest logs via snail-mail to SBMS Contest Committee, Pat Coker, 
N6RMJ, 40916
179th Street, Lancaster CA 93535, USA
Scores will be posted on the SBMS web page. Winners in each of the club 
categories (Small, Medium, Large) will receive a certificate, suitable for 
framing.