Does the CHQP ("Coat Hanger QSO Party") offer more Contesting
Equality? Let's see...
Here is my initial draft, inspired by the CQ-CONTEST threads and other
reflector discussions. The easiest approach was to hack-up the Georgia QSO
Party Rules format (which I was reading this morning with admiration).
***COAT HANGER QSO PARTY RULES***
OBJECT:
To provide a non-whining contest challenge/opportunity with (almost) "level
playing field" parameters, which also retains a few elements of an "Honor
System". The objective is for USA and VE amateurs of all ages to
strut-their-stuff in a "friendly" competition. A Non-USA/VE version of the
CHQP may follow.
CONTEST PERIOD:
To be determined, and to (hopefully) NOT conflict with any other
established contest.
CATEGORIES:
* SINGLE OPERATOR, WV ("Witness Verification") - Only one person shall be
permitted to operate and perform logging functions. Spotting nets, packet
resources or additional operator assistance is prohibited. Each entrant's
activity shall be monitored by an Age 21 or over witness, who shall provide
an accredited Polygraph based, notarized statement, that the contest
entrant adhered to all of the rules.
NOSO2R:
It is prohibited to operate more than one radio at any time during the CHQP
(since many entrants only own one radio).
ANTENNA:
Only one antenna is permitted to be used in the CHQP, which is a typical
Dry Cleaners issue COAT HANGER not to exceed 44 inches in length, and no
more than 1/8 inch in diameter. Copper wire and loading coils are NOT
permitted. A maximum of two radials can be utilized, if desired, and may
be "zig-zagged" if there is insufficient space to run them out in a
straight line. The base of the COAT HANGER antenna shall not be more than
8 feet above ground.
TUNERS:
The use of an antenna tuner is highly recommended in the CHQP!!!
POWER:
There is one power output category of exactly 100 watts plus or minus
5%. (NOTE: QRPers need to get a small amp, or get life). 200W FT-1000
and other rigs must be cranked down to 100W.
MODE:
There is one mode which is CW (Sorry, but "Silly Sideband" only operators
need to learn the code to enter this contest).
CODE GENERATION AND SPEED:
All operators shall send CW by hand, computer logging software or external
CW keyer device, at a speed not less than 25WPM and not more than 35WPM.
CONTEST EXCHANGE:
No bogus signal reports are allowed in the CHQP. The Universal exchange to
be sent by all operators shall be: CHQP4ME and QSO Serial
Number. Absolutely NO "cut numbers" (including alpha characters) are
allowed in this contest.
SCORING:
Each bona fide two-way, non-duplicate QSO is worth 100,000 points. (NOTE:
This is an incentive for LPCS ("Little Pistol Contest Operators") to join
in and experience the thrill of being able to see a bigger score than they
probably ever have in their lives before!).
MULTIPLIERS:
There are absolutely no multipliers in this contest.
SUB-TOTAL SCORE:
This is very easy to calculate. Simply multiply the Total Non-Dupe QSOs by
100,000 points for each QSO.
FINAL SCORE:
This is NOT very easy to calculate, and will need to be done by
sophisticated computer algorithms based upon the following adjustment
factors to insure the highest degree of "Equality":
1. USA or VE station adjustment factor
2. USA State or VE Province adjustment factor
3. Callsign Length adjustment factor
4. Ground Conductivity adjustment factor
5. Ground Elevation adjustment factor
6. HFTA Program adjustment factor (based upon a 3el yagi at 40ft above
ground calculated from the precise Latitude and Longitude coordinates of
the COAT HANGER antenna installation). This adjustment factor will be
weighted in 1 degree increments.
7. Time Zone & possible "Sunrise/Sunset" adjustment factor
8. Distance to or from a Universal "Reference Location" adjustment factor
(most likely the Greenwich Meridian and Equator).
9. Any other adjustment factor deemed necessary to ensure the highest
degree of "Equality".
SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
All contacts will be made within 30Khz of ONE frequency on ONE band (to be
determined).
CLUB COMPETITION:
A unique approach to Club Competition will require each CHQP Club to be
comprised of at least and only one operator/station from each of the USA
Call Areas and one operator/station from each of the VE Call Areas.
LOGS:
All logs must be submitted in the Cabrillo format to: chqplogs@k6vva.com
(with notarized Witness Verification statements to an address yet to be
determined within ten (10) days after the contest ends). A final decision
has not yet been made as to possibly requiring digital recordings of the
full contest by each entrant for purposes of code speed and other rules
auditing.
AWARDS:
To be determined, but the current line of thinking is to provide an
opportunity for everyone to win something.
OFFICIAL RULES:
The official CHQP Rules may be posted at: http://www.k6vva.com/chqp and
are subject to change.
OTHER:
Most importantly, have some fun in the CHQP!!!
73...
Rick, K6VVA
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