Fall 2003 Classic Exchange "CX"
September 26-28
The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and
homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of hamshacks many decades
ago. The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of
this older "Classic" equipment. See the CX website for history, rogues
gallery and recent contest newsletters: http://qsl.asti.com/CX.
The Fall CX will be held concurrently with the AM International AM
Discovery Weekend to encourage more participation in both events as well
as addressing the desire for more CX operating time. The AM Discovery
Weekend brings many classic AM transmitters on the air and raises the
awareness of the presence and fun of AM. Details of scoring and awards
are published in ELECTRIC RADIO magazine.
AM QSOs exchanging the usual CX data may be made for CX score throughout
the weekend.
The traditional CX contest, including CW, SSB and AM will be on Sunday.
There will be CX recognition for high scores in AM, SSB and CW as well
as overall.
You need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX. YOU MAY USE
ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring
disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment.
WHEN - WHERE - WHAT
The AM Discovery Weekend begins Friday evening September 26 and ends
Sunday evening September 28, 2003.
The traditional CX will run from 1300 UTC September 28th to 0700 UTC
September 29th (9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time
Monday)
CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
CW: 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.135
28.180 Mc.
AM: 1.890 3.880 7.290 14.286 21.420
29.000 Mc
SSB: 3870-75 7280-85 14270-75
21370-75 28490-95Mc
Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country for
DX), receiver and transmitter type (homebrew: send final amp tube or
transistor type), AMI number if available (AM only) and other
interesting conversation.
The same station may be worked with different equipment combinations on
each band and in each mode. Non-participating stations may be worked
for credit.
SCORING
Calculate your score for each mode (CW, AM, SSB) and total those scores
for your overall CX score.
Individual mode score formula:
Multiply total number of QSO's (all bands) by the sum of the number of
different types of receivers plus the number of different transmitters
you worked (transceivers count both as a transmitter and a receiver)
plus the number states/provinces/countries worked on each band. Multiply
that product by your CX multiplier, which is the total years old of all
receivers and transmitters used. Each receiver or transmitter must be
used in a minimum of three QSO's to be counted in the multiplier. If the
equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25 years old unless
actual construction date or date of its construction article
(in the case of a 'reproduction") is older.
Total QSO's all bands
times
RCVRs + XMTRs+
states/provinces/countries
(total each band and mode separately; add
totals together)
times
CX Multiplier:
SCORE= QSO's x (RX +TX+QTH's) x CX
Multiplier
Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then
for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, best excuses
and other unusual achievements.Send logs, comments, anecdotes, pictures,
etc. to J.D. "Mac" Mac Aulay, WQ8U at WQ8U@ARRL.NET
or by mail to:
WQ8U
6235 Wooden Shoe Lane
Centerville, OH 45459
The CX Newsletter and announcement of next CX will be posted on
http://qsl.asti.com/CX and distributed via e-mail to those submitting
reports via e-mail. If submitting report via regular mail, please note
if you want a paper copy of the CX newsletter.
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