I am forwarding this on behalf of Ian, VK3JS. This is a change in the hours
from what has been published previously, but this is the real info!
Remember that while it may be mid-summer HERE, it's mid-winter THERE and
prime Top-Band DXing time. Worth a listen!
73, Ward N0AX
Rules PACIFIC 160 METRES CONTEST 2003 - REVISED
from Ian Godsil VK3JS, Contest Manager
Saturday, 19 July, 2003 0800 - 1100 UTC
Object: P2, ZL and VK stations to make as many contacts as possible on 160
metres. DX stations are encouraged to participate, but may only work P2, ZL
or VK.
Categories: Single Operator; Multi-operator; SWL
Sections: CW only; SSB only; MIXED
Frequencies: CW: 1810 - 1840 kHz
SSB: 1843 - 1875 kHz
(Note: Guard band 1840 - 1843 kHz. Contacts not permitted)
Exchange: RS(T) plus serial number beginning at 001.
Reworking: To make best use of time, stations may be reworked once per mode
in each hour, provided that the contacts are not consecutive.
Score: For P2, ZL, VK -
One point for QSO with own call area;
two points for other call areas in ZL or VK;
three points for Pacific Islands (ZK1, VK9)
For stations outside P2, ZL, VK or Pacific Islands -
five points per QSO.
Multiplier: For P2, ZL, VK -
total number of VK, ZL and P2 call areas worked once per band, plus OTHER
DXCC countries.
For stations outside P2, ZL, VK -
total number of P2, ZL and VK call areas worked.
Final Score: Total QSO points times total multipliers.
Certificates: to top scorers in each mode, call area of ZL and VK and in
each DXCC country.
Logs: Please show full QSO details of call worked; mode; time UTC; exchange.
Include Summary Sheet showing operator's callsign; name; mailing address;
category and section entered; points claimed and a signed Declaration.
Logs submitted electronically need only show operator's name in lieu of
signature, but must show all other information.
Send Logs: 1. By mail to -
Ian Godsil VK3JS,
363 Nepean Highway,
CHELSEA, 3196,
AUSTRALIA
2. By e-mail in ASCII/Cabrillo format to: vk3js@vkham.com
by 16 August, 2003
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