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Subj: (ENG) SKCC Weekend Sprint
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This Month's Theme
The Special SKCC Member for the June 14, 2009 WES is Jan, (PA3CLQ), SKCC# 2765.
He will be operating from Geertruidenberg, NB, Netherlands. Please note that
the start time of the WES is in the middle of the night for Jan so his
operation at the start may be limited. Since it is a WES you are welcome to
spot his location on any of the web spotter pages. He will be making use of the
K3UK sked page.
The theme for the sprint is "Boat Anchors". Participants are encouraged to go
on the air using some boat anchor equipment. For the purpose of this sprint a
"Boat Anchor" is loosely defined as a transmitter or receiver that has some, or
all, tube components. You can claim extra bonus points if you have made AT
LEAST TWO CONTACTS while you were using a boat anchor. Go by the following:
15 Extra bonus points if your rig has a mix of tube and solid state
components.
25 Extra bonus points if your rig uses only tube components.
In the optional photo submit you can show us your rig and tell us about it.
As is always with the SKCC sprints, the themes are presented as activities to
generate a little more fun during the sprint. If, for whatever reason you can
not meet the requirements of the theme, you are still welcome to participate in
the sprint.
*** SPECIAL NOTICE ***
This sprint will also mark the start date of a new SKCC DX award and it should
provide a good opportunity to start racking up some QSOs/Countries toward that
award.
Click here:http://www.skccgroup.com/dx/ for details on this new award.
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Rules and Scoring
Here are the general rules and scoring for WES. They may be superceded by
special rules and scoring associated with a particular WES event.
Eligibility:
You do not have to be an SKCC member to participate. All participants must use
a manual key (straight key, sideswiper or bug) unless granted an exception by
SKCC.
Suggested Frequencies:
The frequencies listed below are those most frequented by SKCC members and are
where you are likely to make contact. Look around. Just make sure you are
operating on a frequency allowed by your license class.
160 m, 1820 kHz 80 m, 3550 kHz 40 m, 7055 and 7114 kHz 20 m, 14050 kHz
15 m, 21050 kHz 10 m, 28050 kHz 6 m, 50090 kHz
Bands other than those specified above are NOT permitted. 40 m counts as one
band.
The use of the K3UK sked page or similiar aids IS allowed for WES.
Exchange:
The minimum exchange of data must include RST, QTH, NAME, and SKCC#. Please be
realistic with RST, don't just give 599 because you have to. If you do not get
a signal report you are obliged to ask for one.
QTH info is needed to count multipliers so it must be unique. USA stations
should send the two character state code for QTH. Canadian stations should send
the two character province code. All other countries can send the 3-alpha
country code found here:
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/codes/country.htm
Here is an example: NT9K DE K2RFP HR 589 NY - DICK 2099T - BK
The use of cut numbers for RST and SKCC# is not recommended for the first pass
of the data but may be used in a repeat.
Scoring:
Score = (Total QSO points x Total multiplier Points) + Total Bonus Points
Bonus points vary and are specific to the current sprint. In general bonus
points is the sum of bonus points earned for working Centurions, Tribunes, and
the designated special SKCC member for the sprint. In some cases, an addition
special bonus may also be granted. Unless otherwise specified, the following
"Standard" scoring will be used:
Total QSO points:
You earn one point for each unique station worked per band. Working the same
station on the same band does not earn another point but, working the same
station on a different band does earn a second point.
Total Multiplier Points:
You earn one point for each unique USA state, or Canadian province, or other
non-USA, non-Canada country worked during the sprint. Note that this is per
sprint, not per band. So, for example, once you work a station in NY, working a
second in NY does not increase your multiplier count.
Centurion Bonus Points:
The number of bonus points for working Centurions is 5 for each Centurion
worked during the sprint. Note that this per sprint, not per band. So, for
example, working the same Centurion on a second band does not give you an extra
5 points since it is the same centurion.
Tribune Bonus Points:
Tribune bonus points work the same way as the Centurion bonus points except the
numerical value is 10 points per Tribune.
Designated Special SKCC Member Bonus Points:
You get 25 points for each band on which you make contact with the Designated
Special SKCC Member.
Extra Bonus Points:
Unless otherwise specified, the standard Extra bonus is zero.
Submissions:
Logs are not required unless requested by the sprint manager. Scores are
submitted via the web submission page linked at the top of this page. Scores
must be submitted no later than the Friday following the event. If you discover
a mistake in your entry after it has been submitted you can correct it by
resubmitting the data, provided the time window for submitting is still open.
When resubmitting, you must re-enter ALL of the data, not just the correction.
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