The QRP Amateur Radio International Club is running a QRP VHF contest in
parallel with the ARRL September VHF QSO Party
- Bob K0NR
*1900Z on September 12, 2009 through 0400Z on September 13, 2009.*
Bands: All bands over 50MHz as outlined in the ARRL January VHF
Sweepstakes Rules
Mode: Any legal mode.
Exchange: 4 digit Maidenhead Grid Square Locator as outlined in the ARRL
VHF Sweepstakes Rules
Entry Categories: Single Operator
Rover (up to two operators allowable)
QSO Points:
1 point for 50MHz and 144MHz QSOs
2 points for 222MHz and 432MHz QSOs
4 points for 902MHz and 1296MHz QSOs
8 points for 2.3GHz or higher QSOs
Special Scoring for Rovers only:
The final score consists of the total number of QSO points from all
bands multiplied by the sum of unique multipliers (grid squares) worked
per band (regardless of which grid square they were made in) plus one
additional multiplier for every grid square from which they successfully
completed a contact.
QSOs utilizing repeaters of any kind are prohibited.
QSOs on the National Simplex Frequency 146.52MHz are prohibited.
Power Multiplier:
>10W = X1
>5-10W = X4
>1-5W = X7
>250mW - 1W = X10
>55mW - 250mW = X15
55mW or less = x20
Score: Points (total for all bands) X Maidenhead Grid Squares (total
worked on each band) X Power Multiplier.
Bonus Points: There are NO bonus point for this contest.
Best reason to participate: A fun mixed mode QRP VHF contest.
Entries should include a scoring summary, a copy of your log and a
description of your station.
Entries should be mailed to:
Jeff Hetherington - VA3JFF
QRP ARCI Contest Manager
139 Elizabeth St. W.
Welland, Ontario
Canada L3C 4M3
Email entries can be sent to: This email address is being protected
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Deadline is 13 October 2009.
Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category.
Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are
sufficient in a category.
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