| |
IK6ZDE > HF 20.06.09 10:52l 100 Lines 4283 Bytes #999 (99) @ EU
BID : K6JIK6ZDE02O
Read: GUEST DK3HG
Subj: (ENG) SKCC Straight Key Sprint
Path: DB0FHN<DB0FOR<DB0SIF<HB9EAS<OK0NHD<OK0NMA<OK0NAG<IK6ZDE
Sent: 090620/0846z @:IK6ZDE.IMAR.ITA.EU [Marzocca JN63pq] OBcm1.07b3 LT:099
From: IK6ZDE @ IK6ZDE.IMAR.ITA.EU
To: HF @ EU
X-Info: Sent with login password
This Month's Sprint
The May 27, 2009 SKCC straight key sprint (SKS) will feature Dave (KB3MOW) as
the Special SKCC Member for the sprint. Dave will be using the club call K9SKC
during the sprint and will be operating from Port Allegany, PA. His SKCC number
is 4121T. His plan is to start on 20m and then move to 40 and 80 as conditions
dictate. If possible, he will try to finish up with a short try on 160.
Don't forget, as the Special SKCC Member for the sprint there will be a bonus
of 25 points for each band you work the Special SKCC Member on. The general
rules and standard scoring given below also apply.
SKS Rules and Scoring
Here are the general rules and scoring for SKS. They may be superceded by
special rules and scoring associated with a particular SKS 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
Restrictions:
The use of spotting networks (including sked pages) is NOT permitted. Bands
other than those specified above are NOT permitted.
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. USA stations send your two
character state code for QTH. Canadian stations send your two character
province code. All other countries send your 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.
Read previous mail | Read next mail
| |
