World-Wide RTTY WPX Contest
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sponsored by Hal Communications, Inc.

the World-Wide RTTY WPX Contest is not connected with CQ Magazine, however
it's existance was inspired by the famous CQ WPX SSB and CW contests

Type of Competition:
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to contact as many other Amateurs around the world, using any Digital mode

Categories:
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A. single operator, high power
B. single operator, low power (output 150W max.)
C. single operator, single bands
D. multi operator, single transmitter
E. multi operator, multi transmitter
F. S.W.L.

NOTES:
1. single operator means, one person performs all the operating and logging
2. all single operator categories are permitted only one signal on the air
   at a time
3. category D: only one transmitter and only one band permitted during the
   same time period, defined as 10 minutes
4. category E: no limit to the number of transmitters but only one signal
   permitted per band
5. SWLs must identify both stations heard and log both exchanges
6. all transmitters must be located within a 500 meter diameter or within
   property limits, of the station licensee's address, whichever is greater.
   All antennas must be physically connected by wires to the transmitters
   and receivers
DX PACKET CLUSTERS AND DX ALERTING ASSISTANCE ARE PERMITTED IN ALL 
CATEGORIES

Date:
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second full weekend in February, from Saturday 00.00z to Sunday 24.00z
{02SAT02:0000:2880}

Operating Times:
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for single operator and multi-single, only 30 hours of the 48 hour contest
period are permitted. Off times must be a minimum of 60 minutes in length
and be clearly marked in the log. Multi-multi stations may operate the full
48 hours

Bands:
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80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m

Mode:
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Baudot, AMTOR, PACTOR, G-TOR and CLOVER

Exchange:
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RST and a progressive three-digit serial number, starting with 001. Continue
to four digits if necessary. Multi transmitter stations may use separate
numbers for each band

Multipliers:
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each VALID PREFIX is counted as a multiplier. Multipliers are counted only
once, not once per band, i.e. no band multipliers. However, the same station
may be contacted on other bands for additional points credit

Prefixes:
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the letter/number combination which forms the first part of the callsign
will be considered the PREFIX. Examples: N8, W8, AB8, DL5, DJ2, HG1, WD200,
WF96, 3DA0, GB75, ZS66, U3 etc. Any difference in the numbering, lettering
or order of same, shall constitute a separate prefix. A station operating
from a DXCC country different from that indicated by its callsign, must sign
portable. The portable prefix must be an authorized prefix for the country
or call area of operation. In the case of portable operation, the portable
designator will become the prefix.
Example: K5DJ operating from Wake Is. MUST sign K5DJ/KH9 or KH9/K5DJ

AMERICAN DX, i.e. KL7, KH6, KP2, KH3 etc, operating within the 48 states,
must sign with a full designator of their choice.
Example: KL7xx/W7 or any other prefix authorized for use in the U.S. 7th
call district, i.e. KL7xx/WY7

UNITED STATES portables are NOT permitted to select a portable designator.
E.g. WS7I/2 is correct, but WS7I/WY5 or WY6/WS7I is not
      
PORTABLE DESIGNATORS, without numbers will be assigned a zero (0) after the
second letter of the designator to form the prefix. WS7I/PA would become
WS7I/PA0. All calls without numbers will be assumed a zero (0) after the
first two letters to form the prefix
Examples: XEFTJW would count as XE0, RAEM would count as RA0, etc.

/A, /E, /J, /P, /M, /MM, /QRP or interim license class identifiers do not
count as prefixes

Special event, commemorative, and other prefix stations are encouraged to
participate.

Points:
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A. contacts between stations on different continents are worth three (3)
   points on 28, 21, and 14 Mhz, and six (6) points on 7, 3.5 Mhz
B. contacts between stations on the same continent but different countries
   and contacts with Maritime Mobile stations are worth two (2) points on
   28, 21, and 14 Mhz and four (4) points on 7, 3.5 Mhz.
C. contacts between stations in the same country are worth one (1) point on
   28, 21, and 14 Mhz, and two (2) points on 7, 3.5 Mhz.

Scoring:
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1. Single Operator:
   (a) all Band score: total QSO points from all bands multiplied by the
       number of different Prefixes worked
   (b) Single Band score: QSO points on the band multiplied by the number of
       different Prefixes worked on the same band
2. Multi-Operator stations
   Scoring in both these categories is the same as the all Band scoring for
   Single Operator
  
Low Power Category: (Single Operator only)
Output must not exceed 150 watts. You must indicate Low Power on the Summary

Log:
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1. all times must be in UTC. All rest periods must be clearly marked. Single
   Operator logs must be submitted in chronological order. Multi-Multi logs
   must be submitted chronologically by band. Multi-Single logs can be
   submitted either way.
2. Prefix Multipliers should be entered only the first time they are
   contacted. They must be clearly marked.
3. logs must be checked for duplicate contacts, correct points, and prefix
   multipliers. Duplicate contacts must be shown.
4. an alpha/numeric check list of claimed PREFIX multipliers must be
   submitted with your log. Unless disk or electronic entry is submitted.
5. each entry must be accompanied by a Summary Sheet listing all scoring
   information,the category of competition, and the contestant's name and
   mailing address. May be electronic. Also submit a declaration that all
   contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of the
   contestant have been observed.
6. official logs and sample summary sheets are available. A large
   self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage or IRC's must accompany
   your request. Contest software, e.g. RTTY by WF1B and OH2GI- HAM SYSTEM,
   is available and they are considered adequate logging software for this
   contest.
7. Contest logs may be submitted on disk, E-mail, or Internet. Logs
   submitted on disk must contain all required information. (Date, Time,
   Band, Call, RST & NR Sent, RST & NR Recd, Multiplier, and QSO Points).
   Files must be in ASCII format and in chronological order for single
   operators and multi-single entrants. Multi-multi entrants must submit
   logs chronological by band. A sorted multiplier file is also required.
   Only MS-DOS compatible disks will be accepted (either 5 1/4 or 3 1/2
   inch). A SASE with QSL Card will get a reply that your log has been
   received. Internet logs must be uuencoded or file attached. E-mail
   confirmations will be done.
 
Disqualification:
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violations of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, or
the rules of the contest, unsportsmanlike conduct, taking credit for
excessive duplicate contacts, non-verifiable QSO's or multipliers will be
deemed sufficient cause for disqualification. Incorrectly logged calls will
be counted as non-verifiable contacts. An entrant whose log is deemed by
the Contest Committee to contain a large number of errors may be
disqualified. The contest committee's decisions are final.

Deadline:
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entries must be postmarked no later than thirty (30) days after the end of
the contest
         
Address:
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Ron Stailey              or via Internet:     k5dj@easy.com
K5DJ 
504 Dove Haven Dr.
Round Rock
TX 78664-5926
U.S.A.

Awards:
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Certificates will be awarded to the highest scoring station in each category
1. in every participating country
2. in each call area of the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan
3. all scores will be published. However to be eligible for an award a
   Single Operator station must show a minimum of 12 hours of operation.
   Multi-Operator stations must operate a minimum of 18 hours.
Plaques will be awarded only to serious contest efforts. Decisions of the
contest chair are final.
Contestants are permitted to submit only one category log for plaque or
certificate consideration. However, single bands entrants, are allowed to
operate on other bands, to encourage activity. Any logs other than their
chosen band log, will be used as check logs
Plaque List.
additional Plaque donors are always needed for the contest. Contact K5DJ

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