VHF/UHF Fall Sprint 2023
Rules for 2023 VHF/UHF Fall Sprint Contests R0
1.0 Contest Purpose: Encourage weak signal VHF/UHF amateur radio operation &
have fun. 2.0 Contest Time and Date: 1. 50MHz: 2300Z Saturday, August 26,
2023 to 0300Z Sunday, August 27, 2023 2. 144MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on
Monday, September 18, 2023 3. 222MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Tuesday,
September 26, 2023 4. 432MHz: 7PM to 11PM local time on Wednesday, October 4,
2023 5. Microwave 902MHz and up: 8 AM to 2 PM local time on Saturday, October
7, 2023
3.0 Classes: Stations will be classified as either Single Op or Rover. A
portable or mobile station that operates from only one grid is considered a
Single Op station. A Rover must operate from at least 2 grid squares. A Rover
can have more than one operator, but only one operator on the air at a time!
Two person teams are encouraged for safety.
3.1 Power: Power output used for contacts is for informational purposes only.
Power output will not be used to separate contestants into different groups or
categories. You may want to place your station information such as rig, output
power, antenna etc. in the notes section of your entry. That being said, the
following are the suggested power levels for the HP, LP and QRP groupings on
the 3830 web site.
a. QRP: up to 5 watts PEP. (any band) b. Low Power: up to 200 watts PEP.
(any band) c. High Power: up to 1500 watts PEP. (any band) d. ** Please
note: Rookie Class is for informational purposes only! **
4.0 Exchange: Maidenhead Grid Square. Microwave contest exchange must be the
full 6 character grid.
5.0 Reporting: Score will be entered on the 3830 web page in the form provided
for the particular sprint. The web page is http://www.3830scores.com/ .
Alternatively, you can postal mail or email a complete log to the contest
chairman in place of a 3830 entry. A 3830 entry is preferred. Email attachment
must be an ASCII text file. (.txt or .log file, Cabrillo format is preferred.)
Your grid square goes in the web site box for “QTH”. Microwave use 6 digit
grid. Rovers use the first grid activated as QTH.
Winning entries MUST SUPPLY A LOG for review by the sprint chairman if
requested to make the score official. The Log can be a mailed paper log or
emailed as an attached text file in an ARRL recognized format. ARRL log sheets
are the preferred paper format.
Send Requested Logs to Sprint Chairman:
Bruce Randall NT4RT@ARRL.net or
Bruce Randall 928 Falls Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730
The results must be posted on the 3830 web page within 14 days of the event.
Paper logs may be mailed to the Sprint Chairman for this event. Mailed logs
must be post marked within 14 days of the event. The Sprint Chairman will post
the results from a paper log on the 3830 web page.
5.1 Scoring: 50, 144, 222 and 432MHz , 1 point per QSO on any band. Multiplier
would be the total number of grid squares worked for that specific band/Sprint.
Final score: Multiply QSO points by the multipliers. Each Sprint is scored
separately. Distance based total kilometers worked would be an optional entry
for information only. ( Distances are not very accurate from 4 digit grids. )
5.2 Rover Scoring: 50, 144, 222 and 432MHz , 1 point per QSO on any band.
Multiplier would be the total number of grid squares worked for that specific
band/Sprint.
If the rover moves to a new grid, then works a station again, a new contact is
made for both stations. The new grid will be a new multiplier if the grid was
not worked before.
Rover in EM73 works EM84 as a multiplier
Rover in EM74 works EM84 as a new multiplier
When you move to a new grid, you start over on additional new multipliers.
Final score: Multiply QSO points by the multipliers. Each Sprint is scored
separately. Distance based total kilometers worked would be an optional entry
for information only.
5.3 Microwave Scoring: For Microwave, 902 MHz and above use the sum of the
distance of all contacts in kilometers. A station worked on a new band is a new
contact. If a rover moves to a new grid (4 digit) he/she can be worked again
for another contact.
The 6 digit grid square exchange is required for accurate distance
calculation.
Contacts within a 6 digit grid count as 1 kilometer.
5.4 Microwave Rover Scoring: Scored like Single Op Microwave, except stations
can be contacted again for score after moving to a new grid. Grids activated is
not used directly for scoring and is not reported on 3830 web site.
5.5 The contest scoring is intended to be done mostly on the "Honor System".
But, after the submission period has expired, 14 days after that particular
operating event, the Sprints Committee or Chairman for that particular event
will review the top 3 submissions to validate accuracy of the submission. The
Sprints Chairman reserves the right to request for review, the actual contest
log for any entrant for review if required.
6.0 Rover Operation: A rover must be a portable or mobile station that makes
contacts from at least two different Grid Squares. For all sprints, including
microwave the rover must move to a new 4 digit Grid Square.
7.0 Assistance: Use of telephone, packet or internet methods to schedule
contacts during the contest is acceptable. The telephone, packet or internet
channel will not be used while the contact is in progress. No “OK I am hearing
you now” over the other communications channel. The alternate channel will not
be available in any way to the operators during the contact. The complete
exchange of call signs and grids must be accomplished on the relevant amateur
radio band. The preferred scheduling method is on an amateur frequency such as
144.250MHz or 432.090MHz.
See following for 3830 site information. Underline identifies a user entry box.
3830 information 50 to 432 MHz Spring/Fall Sprint
*** Note: Please do not post your entire log into the comments section on the
3830 Scores Web site. With the ability of entrants being able to update and
make changes to their entry, we want to avoid bringing the integrity of the
Sprint's events into question. ***
(band is 50MHz, 144MHz, 222MHz, or 432MHz) for 4 separate contest entries
Submitter’s E-mail Address* _________________ __ Send copy to this email
address
Call Used* ______________ Class* ^Single Op/Rover Power ^HP/LP/QRP
Operator Call _____________ Station Call ___________
Op Time (hrs) _____________ QTH* ________________ Club ^(none) QSOs
Mults Total Score Total Distance, km(optional) band *_____ *______ *________
_______
Comments __________________________________________________(optional)
3830 information Microwave Spring/Fall Sprint
Submitter’s E-mail Address* _________________ __ Send copy to this email
address
Call Used* ______________ Class* ^Single Op/Rover Power ^HP/LP/QRP
Operator Call _____________ Station Call ___________
Op Time (hrs) _____________ QTH* ________________ Club ^(none)
QSOs Total Distance, km Best DX QSO, km *_____ *___________ *__________
Comments __________________________________________________(optional)
Information is included in all forms on 3830 site: Log submission
info By contest sponsor. Link to contest rules
By contest sponsor
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