ETDXA would like to remind everyone that the first of the Spring Sprints is
only a few weeks away. Everyone is encouraged to participate, even if only in
a small way. The rules have intentionally remained simple, and yes, they do
encourage rover and microwave operation. The contest is intended for single
operator, single transmitter entries, however if one wishes to introduce a
newcomer to weak signal vhf/uhf operations, the sponsors of the contest reserve
the right to allow such entries, if identified as such.
If there are any clubs, newsletters, or periodicals which need to be added
to
distribution, please let me know.
We are continuing to refine the process, and we appreciate all the support
which has been shown ETDXA. Certificates from 2000 are in process now.
The rules for 2001 will be placed on the ETDXA Web site;
There will be changes forthcoming in several areas in upcoming years. We are
working on a Web - based submission of contest summaries (and hopefully
logs),and eventually will move toward semi-automation of the process, and away
(gulp !) from paper submissions. More on this as it develops.
Thursday or Saturday Microwave Sprints ?? Several letters have been received
with differing opinions of the proper date. The support for staying on
Saturday was greater by about 50%, thus remains on Saturday this year. You
will note however, that several suggestions from both viewpoints was
incorporated into this years contest.
I wish you the very best of VHF ! 73, Bert Rollen, K4AR
1. Object:
To work as many amateur stations in as many 2 degrees by 1 degree grid squares
as possible, using authorized amateur frequencies on the 50, 144, 222, 432,
902
MHz and above bands.
2. Contest Period:
2.1.
The 144 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM until 11 PM local time on Tuesday (April
9,
2001).
2.2.
The 222 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM until 11 PM local time on Wednesday (April
17, 2001).
2.3.
The 432 MHz Sprint will be from 7 PM until 11 PM local time on Wednesday (April
25, 2001).
2.4.
The Microwave Sprint will be on Saturday (May 5, 2001) from 6 AM until 1 PM
local time. This includes all Amateur frequencies above 903 MHz. Please include
band data in summaries and logs. NOTE: use of Liaison Frequency is encouraged.
2.5.
The 50 MHz Sprint will be from 2300Z Saturday until 0300Z Sunday (May 12 &
13,
2000).
3. Exchange:Grid-square locator - signal report is optional.
4. Scoring:
4.1. QSO Points: Count one point for each complete QSO.
4.2. Multiplier: The total number of different grid squares worked. Each 2
degrees by 1 degree grid square counts as one multiplier.
4.3. Final score: Multiply QSO points by multipliers. Each Sprint is scored
separately.
4.4 Rovers score same, but please segregate logs by grid. Scoring for
Rovers is cumulative, total # of grids worked from each grid activated,
multiplied by total # of stations worked in each grid activated.
4.5 Microwave Sprint scoring is cumulative, total # of grids worked from
each band activated, multiplied by total# of stations worked in each band
activated
5. Reporting: Logs (paper, ASCII, xls) must be submitted no later than
four
weeks after the closing of each event. Only submitted logs are eligible for
awards.
6. Certificates for top three scores in each Sprint, Certificate for top
three scores in Rover Category, and Plaque for overall high score,
7. Submission of Logs:
E-mail logs to : vhfdx@etdxa.org
Paper Logs to :
ETDXA / NJ4I
1620 Hidden Hills Drive
Clinton, TN 37716
Questions ? Email vhfdx@etdxa.org