2020 QRP-ARCI(sm) NEW YEARS DAY SPRINT
Date/Time:
1500Z to 1800Z on 1 January 2020.
Mode:Â HF CW only.
Exchange: Â Members send: Â RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: Â RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands.Â
The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
Power Multiplier:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 – 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW – 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW – 250 mW = x15
<55 mW = x20
Suggested Frequencies:
80m3560 kHz
40m7030 kHz
20m14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m28060 kHz
Bonus Points:
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. Â (You can NOT be at your shack operating from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus.) Â This is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
Score: Â Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points
Categories:
Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands (10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m)
How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Â Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! Â You can work a station for credit once on each band.
Log Submission:
Submit your entry online at http://www.qrpcontest.com
Log sheets are not required for entry, but may be requested by the Contest Manager if required.
Deadline:Â Â Entries must be posted on or before 15 January 2020.
Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
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