NCCC Sprint Ladder XVII - "Contesting on the Edge" continues with Wk 2
of 8 after breaking for the very successful IDXC in Visalia.
Now three uninterrupted weeks, starting this, Thursday night in NA,
0230-0300Z (Fri UTC) April 25/26, 2013. Then a 1 week break for Dayton
on May 17.
-- 20, 40, 80 and 160m 38-44 KHz up from band edge or 1813-1818
on 160m.
-- 100 watts max power.
-- Sprint format, mults per band and 1 KHz minimum QSY, 2-3 KHz
encouraged.
-- Contact stations once per band.
-- Score reports to 3830scores.com (Tks, WA7BNM)
-- Participate in 5 of 8 sessions to qualify for wine awards from
W0YK.
New participants are encouraged to join this friendly group. You will
be welcomed by our regular crew.
Rules: http://www.ncccsprint.com/ladder.html
Schedule: http://www.ncccsprint.com/next_ns.html
Divisions . . see map at http://www.ncccsprint.com/ladder.html
Important rules:
1) Strictly observe the 30 min time limits . . see
http://www.ncccsprint.com/rules.html paragraph "Time".
2) After 2nd Q of couplet, leave a pause for the cq'ing stn to ask
for fills.
3) Spread out. Consider QSY of 2-3 KHz after completing a couple
rather than the minimum 1 KHz.
Awards: CA Pinot Noir wine from the famous W0YK vineyard awarded by a
weighted random drawing. Minimum 5 of 8 weeks participation required for
awards. . additional entries in drawing table for 1st, 2nd place scores in
division and for perfect 8-wk attendance.
Code Speed: We are not shy about high cw speeds. However regular
participants slow down when necessary -- actually part of the strategy for
maximizing score. Speeds above 40 wpm are discouraged but not
dis-allowed.
nccc-blue reflector: Join this low-volume reflector to discuss NS and
NS Ladder topics. Sign up at:
http://www.kkn.net/mailman/listinfo/nccc-blue Phil, W6PK will see
your request.
73 Bill n6zfo
Contest Director.
?'s to n6zfo@arrl.net
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