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From:http://www.fists.org/sprints.html
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FISTS SPRINT
The following are the Official Rules for the FISTS SPRINT.
OBJECTIVE:
To exchange specified information with as many FISTS members as possible using
Morse Code only, and within the time frame stipulated.
PARTICIPANTS:
Any properly licensed amateur radio operator, FISTS member or non-member is
invited to take part in the contest. At least one of the two stations in each
QSO must be a FISTS member.
DATE AND TIME: (subject to change, see main index page)
The Winter SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
February.
The Spring SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
May.
The Summer SPRINT will run from 2000 EDT to 2400 EDT on Second Friday in July.
The Fall SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
October.
BANDS:
Operation is limited to the following amateur bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28 MHz
amateur bands.
Work stations only once per band.
ENTRY CLASSES:
There are three entry classes:
QRO: Over 5 watts -100 watts output power. 100 watts is the maximum output
power allowed.
QRP: 5 watts output power or less.
Club: (regardless of power).
Entry class MUST be shown on logs to be considered for entry in a particular
class, or will be assumed QRO.
An entry must be ONE class only, no combination of classes is allowed.
EXCHANGE:
The following information must be exchanged by both stations to count as a
valid contest QSO:
For FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number.
For non-FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, Power output.
DX COUNTRY STATUS:
U.S. states and Canadian provinces are those states and provinces that are
contiguous and found within the North American continent. DX are those entities
listed in the current ARRL DXCC publication, other than the above.
MULTIPLIERS:
Each U.S. State and Canadian province counts as 1 multiplier. Count each only
once, no matter how many times worked.
Each DXCC entity counts as 1 multiplier. Count each no matter how many times
worked.
SCORING:
Each QSO with a FISTS member: 5 points.
Each QSO with a non-FISTS member: 2 points.
Final score is total QSO points times multipliers.
CERTIFICATES:
U.S./VE:
Certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers in
each Entry Class.
LOG SUBMISSIONS:
Sending the logs is what counts, and they will be spot checked for accuracy and
correct scoring procedures. All log entries must be received 30 days after the
Sprint to be considered valid. Logs not sent to the proper address will not be
considered for entry.
All logs MUST contain the following information to be considered for entry:;
Your name and call sign. Club name if entry is for a club. Your FISTS number if
a member. Entry class. Your claimed score. List of claimed multipliers.
The entry form is the best way to record this information.
Download the entry form as a text file
ELECTRONIC LOGS:
We will accept E-logs in standard Cabrillo format, or ascii text files. If your
not sure about your format, please contact me before the contest entry
deadline.
E-logs are sent to wa1lad@cox.net ONLY.
PAPER LOGS:
Send log and forms to:
Gil Woodside, WA1LAD
30 Hilltop Ave.
West Warwick, RI 02893-2825
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