Forum 10 Metre contest.

[binrat]

So you are telling that first I have to pick a CB style "UNIT" number. Then I can't use my logging software with dupe checking, and submit my file after the contest. I think I will pass.
Rich

So then if you use your logging software, how am I to decipher it? I'm not always at my home computer when I'm doing stuff for the forum which could create problems.
Also the intent of the contest is to make contacts with forum members, how are you going to tell if your contacts are members or not? As I have stated earlier, Its not written in Stone..... yet, looking for feedback.

thanks
Malen

 

[RatsoW8]

So you are telling that first I have to pick a CB style "UNIT" number. Then I can't use my logging software with dupe checking, and submit my file after the contest. I think I will pass.
Rich

Ever heard of 10-10 International? It's just a way of verifying contacts with other members which is what the contest is all about. Your just givng out a WDX number like you would a 10-10 number if I'm correct.

 

[wavrider]

 

[KD2GOE]

Noob here.....
How would an exchange work?

 

[w9cll]

Call CQ looking for WDX numbers, exchange the numbers, sig report and log it

 

[doctor]

SIMPLE sit on the clubs frequency or near it...
DOCTOR/795

 

[vkrules]

If the cb contest is anything to go by you wont be logging thousands of contacts anyway. I'm in....

 

[binrat]

If the cb contest is anything to go by you wont be logging thousands of contacts anyway. I'm in....

I think if this contest works out then I will use the W9WDX club membership list.

 

[wavrider]

this is (insert callsign) CQ WDX contest CQ WDX contest.

If the band is dead CQ any station that can hear my weak ass signal.

If still not any contacts get on WWRF chat room and drum up some contacts.

 

[BJ radionut]

I'm of course in, but the main issue this weekend is the band space will be a premium....
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx The ARRL intern'l SSB contest in same time slot.
We are going to be inundated with Op's wanting points from anyone.
You call CQ you'll most likely have a mini pile-up from who knows where this weekend...
We will see
GL to All
CU "In the Air"
OH yes 200w PEP will be a Qrp signal this weekend....
EVERY California Kilowatt amp will be on the air this weekend...
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB

 

[binrat]

I'm of course in, but the main issue this weekend is the band space will be a premium....
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx The ARRL intern'l SSB contest in same time slot.
We are going to be inundated with Op's wanting points from anyone.
You call CQ you'll most likely have a mini pile-up from who knows where this weekend...
We will see
GL to All
CU "In the Air"
OH yes 200w PEP will be a Qrp signal this weekend....
EVERY California Kilowatt amp will be on the air this weekend...
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB

GREAT.
Maybe we will hold off by a week then. That will give me more time to get the rules in place as well.

 

[BJ radionut]

http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/weeklycont.php?mode=custom&week=current

Good point of reference when looking at weekend activity.
Your the contest manager Malen, so your call...
Thanks for your effort in the club's activities.
All the Best
Gary

 

[wavrider]

GREAT.
Maybe we will hold off by a week then. That will give me more time to get the rules in place as well.

Sounds good

 

[binrat]

Sounds good

Done, postponed by 1 week then.
I will still have the latest version of contest rules up later this week for review and input.

 

[binrat]

OK, here is a re-write, NOT written in stone, yet. Looking for feedback.

-Only contacts with other FORUM members count in the contest. The WDX roster maybe found as a sticky thread located http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/wdx-roster-11-30-2014.28909/ and the W9WDX roster maybe found as a sticky here http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/club-member-roster.132229/

-Frequency: 28.300-28.500 USB.

-Date/Time: ___________________. If you're not sure how UTC time works, check here http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?p1=3875

-Contacts: Contact logs may be in any format but it must be deciphered by common programs and must be posted in the WDX Club Contest Contacts forum by 3 hours after completion of contest. Create only one thread for your contacts. You can edit or reply to your own thread, using it as your log throughout the contest (if you wish). The format is attached as an Excel file. It may be an excel attachment OR pasted into your thread. At the end of the contest (+3 hours), the contacts forum will be locked, so make sure you upload all of your contacts before the end date/time. Contacts will be verified against each others' logs, non confirmed contacts will not be counted.

-Multipliers: 2x multiplier for mobile, portable, or maritime contacts.
3x multiplier for any contacts outside of CONUS and Canada.
4x multiplier for QRP. For this contest QRP is 10 watts or less.
(think KX-3, ic-703)

-If you operate as mobile, maritime, or portable during the contest, you are credited with the multiplier for any contacts you make. If you operate as a base, you receive a multiplier for any contact you make with a mobile, portable, or maritime contact. Make sure you clearly designate these in your log

-Power limit: Maximum power 200 watts PEP

-This is an "on your honor" contest and intended to be fun. Please play by the rules

- BE A COURTEOUS OPERATOR, PROMOTE THE SITE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN!