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| CQ World-Wide 160 Meter DX Contest |
The objective of these contests is for amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and countries as possible on the 160 meter band. |
| Date/Time: |
CW: 2200 UTC January 26 to 1600 UTC January 28, 2001 SSB: 2200 UTC February 23 to 1600 UTC February 25, 2001 |
| Classes: |
Single and multi-operator only. Use of packet, a spotting net, or logging assistance makes an entry multi-operator. Multi-operators should show the actual operator for each QSO. Under single operator there will be a designation of power level:
There will continue to be only listings per state or country, but if there is sufficient activity or if a high enough score is made, then a separate certificate will be issued. Minimum score for the separate certificate is 5,000 points! Multi-operators will all be considered high power. |
| Exchange: |
RS(T) and state for USA, province for Canada, and either prefix or country abbreviation for DX. Contacts without some location indicator will be ruled invalid. |
| Scoring: |
Contacts with stations in own country, 2 points. Contacts with other countries on same continent, 5 points. Contacts with other continents, 10 points. Maritime mobile contacts count 5 points. |
| Multiplier: |
Each continental U.S. State (48), USA District of Columbia (DC), Canadian area (13), and DX country. KL7 and KH6 are considered DX and not states for this contest. DX countries are DXCC plus WAE (IT, GM Shetland Islands, et al). Canadian areas include VO1, VO2, NB, NS, PEI, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5, VE6, VE7, NWT, and Yukon. Do not count States and Canada as separate countries. Remember that maritime mobiles no longer count as a multiplier. |
| Final Score: |
Total QSO points times the sum of all multipliers (states, VE, DX countries). |
| Penalties: |
Three additional contacts may be deleted for each unacknowledged duplicate or unverified contact removed from the log. |
| Disqualification: |
A log may be disqualified for violation of amateur radio regulations, unsportsmanlike conduct, or claiming excessive duplicate/unverified contacts or false multipliers. Logs that shrink more than 5% are subject to disqualification or warning. The calls of those warned or disqualified may be printed with the results. |
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Certificates will be awarded to the top scorers in each class by state, Canadian area, and DX country. Runners-up with high scores over 100,000 may also receive certificates. Low power or QRP entries may also receive certificates if there is sufficient activity or the score is outstanding. The following plaques, with donating sponsors as indicated, will be awarded for exceptional efforts.
The plaque procedure is the top scorer in the indicated area wins the plaque. However, a station can only win one plaque per contest section. The plaque is then awarded to the next highest scoring station. For example, WX8ZZZ wins top World multi-operator. Then the next station in the U.S.A. wins the U.S.A. plaque. |
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| Intercontinental DX Window: |
1830 to 1835 kHz should be left clear for DX stations for intercontinental QSOs in both contests. This is still voluntary but essential if the contest is to continue to attract rare DX as entries. USA, Canadian, and European stations should refrain from using the window for local contacts. Please stay away from the window edges, too. This is a gentleman’s contest and band, so let’s help make intercontinental contacts happen. |
| Computer Logging: |
The preferred logging format is the Cabrillo format, which combines the log and summary into one entry. If your logging program cannot produce Cabrillo, you may send the older format log and summary (.log, .prn, .all, and .sum). E-mail is the preferred route for log submission. If you print out a computer log, you must also send a diskette. The diskette must be clearly labeled with the call of the entrant, the mode (CW or SSB), and the category. Do not send .bin files, database files, or other non-conforming files. Failure to follow these directions may lead to penalties or disqualification. |
| Manual Logs: |
Sample log and summary sheets may be obtained from CQ by sending a large SASE with sufficient postage to cover your request. You can make your own with 40 contacts per page with columns for GMT, exchanges, multiplier, and points. Paper logs with over 200 QSOs must include a dupe/check sheet with all calls in alpha-sort order. |
| For All Logs: |
If you are not submitting your log in the Cabrillo format, follow these rules: Show the multiplier only the first time it is worked. Each page must have sub-totals for multipliers, contacts, and points. A running total below the sub-total on each page is recommended. Dupe or check sheets with every entry are requested and are required with over 200 QSOs. Include a summary sheet with your entry showing the scoring and other essential information. Include a printed name/mailing address and a signed declaration that all rules have been observed. Please put the summary sheet at the front of the log. All logs should clearly indicate total multiplier, W/VE multiplier, and DX multiplier. |
| Club Competition: |
Any club that submits at least three logs can enter the Club Competition. The name of the club must be clearly identified under club competition on the summary sheet. Club competition is a "for fun" competition to foster more activity. There is a separate listing for the club scores. |
| Log Submissions: |
Mailing deadline for CW entries is Feb. 28, 2001; for SSB entries the deadline is March 31, 2001. Exception: You may send both logs in one package as long as the CW log is received by March 31, 2001. Try to mail early to assure receipt. For a return receipt enclose an SASE or SAE with postage or 1 IRC. Avoid the registered postal route, as this delays getting the log until someone can sign the receipt! For non-Cabrillo and paper logs, proofread your log before submission. Each year many errors are corrected that you should catch! Logs or sections of a log that are unreadable will be disqualified. Send e-mail logs to: Send all other logs to: 25 Newbridge Road HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 USA Indicate CW or SSB on envelope or e-mail header. |
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| (Date of info: January 10, 2001) - Source: CQ Amateur Radio Web Site |
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| This contest directly supported by: | |||
| CT Logging Software |
 NA Logging Program |
 Super-Duper by EI5DI |
 TR Log |
| Go to SM3CER Contest Service Software Page | |||
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