Hi FISTS,
I just wanted to remind you about the Sprint this Saturday, 1700-2100Z.
Here are the rules (pasted below) - they are also on the web page
http://www.fists.org A downloadable entry form is available there, too.
If you have any questions, please contact the Sprint Manager, Gil at
wa1lad at cox.net
If you have questions for me, please do NOT hit reply to this message, it
is from an automated email program and I might not see it. My direct email
address is nancy at tir.com.
Hopefully, propagation will smile on us and we'll have a good Sprint. Hope
to see you in there!
Issue 1 of the Keynote was sent out last week, so you should be receiving
it soon. Please don't use it as a dart board, or practice drawing
mustaches on the cover (you'll see what I mean when you get your copy , hi
hi). Let me know what you think of the new format - I know it needs
tweaking and refining, but it's a start! Don't forget to send in articles
and photos, it takes a lot of material to fill up a minimum of 24 pages.
JPGs and Doc/txt files are preferred. Thanks much!
If you want to be removed from this list, or want it sent to another email
address, let me know.
73 88
Nancy
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FISTS SPRINT
The following are the Official Rules for the FISTS SPRINT.
OBJECTIVE:
To exchange specified information with as many FISTS members as possible
using Morse code only, and within the time frame stipulated.
PARTICIPANTS:
Any properly licensed amateur radio operator, FISTS member or non-member is
invited to take part in the contest. At least one of the two stations in
each QSO must be a FISTS member.
DATE AND TIME: (subject to change, see main index page)
The Winter SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
February.
The Spring SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
May.
The Summer SPRINT will run from 2000 EDT to 2400 EDT on Second Friday in
July.
The Fall SPRINT will run from 1700 UTC to 2100 UTC on Second Saturday in
October.
BANDS:
Operation is limited to the following amateur bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, and 28
MHz amateur bands.
Work stations only once per band.
ENTRY CLASSES:
There are three entry classes:
QRO: Over 5 watts -100 watts output power. 100 watts is the maximum output
power allowed.
QRP: 5 watts output power or less.
Club: (regardless of power).
Entry class MUST be shown on logs to be considered for entry in a
particular class, or will be assumed QRO.
An entry must be ONE class only, no combination of classes is allowed.
EXCHANGE:
The following information must be exchanged by both stations to count as a
valid contest QSO:
For FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, FISTS number.
For non-FISTS members:
RST, U.S. state/Canadian province/DXCC country, first name, Power output.
DX COUNTRY STATUS:
U.S. states and Canadian provinces are those states and provinces that are
contiguous and found within the North American continent. DX are those
entities listed in the current ARRL DXCC publication, other than the above.
MULTIPLIERS:
Each U.S. State and Canadian province counts as 1 multiplier. Count each
only once, no matter how many times worked.
Each DXCC entity counts as 1 multiplier. Count each no matter how many
times worked.
SCORING:
Each QSO with a FISTS member: 5 points.
Each QSO with a non-FISTS member: 2 points.
Final score is total QSO points times multipliers.
CERTIFICATES:
U.S./VE:
Certificates will be awarded to the first, second, and third place
finishers in each Entry Class.
LOG SUBMISSIONS:
Sending the logs is what counts, and they will be spot checked for accuracy
and correct scoring procedures. All log entries must be received 30 days
after the Sprint to be considered valid. Logs not sent to the proper
address will not be considered for entry.
All logs MUST contain the following information to be considered for entry:;
Your name and call sign. Club name if entry is for a club. Your FISTS
number if a member. Entry class. Your claimed score. List of claimed
multipliers.
The entry form is the best way to record this information.
ELECTRONIC LOGS:
We will accept E-logs in standard Cabrillo format, or ascii text files. If
your not sure about your format, please contact Gil (wa1lad at cox.net) before
the contest entry deadline.
E-logs are sent to wa1lad at cox.net ONLY.
PAPER LOGS:
Send log and forms to:
Gil Woodside, WA1LAD
30 Hilltop Ave.
West Warwick, RI 02893-2825
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