Doug,
I know you will win...but do I get any points for passing up on a concert
of the Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd so I could do a beach portable
operation during last weekend's CQWPXSSB? Having heard them several times
before, I chose the contest this time. They do an excellent job of keeping
the Floyd music alive.
I'm afraid to click on that pointer.com link, not sure where it would take
me...
73,
Henry - K4TMC
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 5:06 PM Doug Grant via CQ-Contest <
cq-contest@contesting.com> wrote:
> “RULES” – 72nd Poisson d’Avril “contest”
>
>
> It’s that time of year, folks.
>
>
> The 2026 rules are the same as previous years with a few minor changes.
>
>
> 1. In the past we have specified “Bands” and listed some of our favorites
> (mostly
>
> British Invasion genre). This year you may also listen to “tribute bands”
> because
>
> most of the old rockers are dying off and someone has to keep the music
> alive.
>
>
> 2. The controversial practice of using callsigns that do not indicate the
> station’s
>
> physical location is considered quite innovative here at Pd’A HQ.
> Therefore, we are
>
> taking it one step further and REQUIRING all USA entrants to use callsigns
> from
>
> another USA call area or possession. Foreign entrants are encouraged to do
> the
>
> same (we note that the French are way ahead in this regard, with those
> TO*.*
>
> callsigns always keeping us guessing).
>
>
> 3. All phone operation MUST use a synthesized voice. Same with FT8. CW must
> be generated using AI to simulate unique “fists” (available in WSJT-X
> v4.01-rc1 Super
>
> CW mode – see April 2026 QST, page 40).
>
>
> 4. Serial numbers are required to progress in reverse order. Start with the
> highest
>
> number you would expect to give out and count backwards by 7 from there. If
> you get to zero, you may keep going into the negative integers. NO
> FRACTIONS PLEASE.
>
>
> 5. Logs should be submitted in paper form to Poisson d’Avril Contest, attn:
> “Mad Max”
>
> Freedman, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. Include $5 or boxtops from
> 6
>
> packages of freeze-dried anything. In-
>
> person log submission is permitted with 3 forms of ID and cash. Or a beer
> at Santa
>
> Maria.
>
>
> 6. We urge you NOT to ask ChatGPT “what is the Poisson d’Avril amateur
> radio
>
> contest?” The answer is boooooring and never mentions the perennial winner.
> Not
>
> even once…missing the whole point. Phooey.
>
>
> 7. Additional help and some useful pointers are available on this Web site:
>
> pointerpointer.com
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