Feb 06 Classic Exchange

[Brian Carling]

Seems complicated...
So is it "No CW on Saturday" basically?

On 9 Feb 2006 at 4:57, howard holden wrote:

> Warm up the tubes........
> 
> 
> 
> Classic Exchange "CX"
> 
> The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many decades ago.
> 
> The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older "Classic" equipment. However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX.
> 
> YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment. 
> 
> WHEN - WHERE - WHAT
> 
> AM and SSB only
> 
> Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 12, 2006.
> (9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday) 
> 
> AND
> 
> AM, SSB, and CW
> 
> Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
> (9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday) 
> 
> CW: Send "CQ CX"
> Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"
> 
> SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES: 
> 
> CW: 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.135 28.050
> 
> 50.100 144.10
> 
> 
> AM: 1.890 3.880 7.290 14.286 21.420 29.000 
> 
> 50.300 144.200
> 
> 
> SSB: 1.885 3.870 7.280 14.270 21.370 28.390
> 
> 50.125 144.250 
> 
> 
> 
> Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country for DX),
> receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model (homebrew send final amp tube or transistor type) and other interesting conversation.
> 
> The same station may be worked with different equipment combinations on each band and in each mode. Non-participating stations may be worked for credit.
> 
> 
> 
> SCORING
> 
> Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these scores for your overall CX score.
> 
> For each mode:
> 
> Multiply total number of complete QSOs (all bands) by your CX multiplier.
> 
> Complete QSO requires successful exchange of name, QTH, RST, type of transmitter and type of receiver.
> 
> CX multiplier: Total age in years old of all receivers and transmitters you used in that mode.
> 
> Each receiver and transmitter must be used in a minimum of three complete QSOs to be counted in the multiplier.
> 
> If the equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25 years old unless actual construction date or date of its construction article (in the case of a "reproduction") is older.
> 
> Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.
> 
> Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, noteworthy signals, best excuses and other unusual achievements.
> 
> Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. "Mac" MacAulay, WQ8U at WQ8U at arrl.net<mailto:WQ8U at arrl.net>
> 
> Or by mail to:
> 
> WQ8U
> 
> 104 W. Queen St.
> 
> Hillsborough, NC 27278
> 
> The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on http://qsl.asti.com/CX
> 
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