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SEPTEMBER 1999

MDXA-BEAVER
O-947 Lake Michigan DR
Grand Rapids,MI  49544
 

Dates and Times:
0001 UTC September 18th, 1999 until 2359 UTC on Sept 19th, 1999.

Scoring Changes for 1999:
1. Maximum point identifier is now 52 (it was 51 in 1998)
2. Bonus points for working stations operating from Air Force
installations count for each valid HF contact (once per mode/band). (In
1998 you could collect only one set of bonus points per Air Force
installation you worked).
3. Bonus points no longer count for VHF/UHF contacts, only for HF.
4. Bonus points (300) added for each valid contact with a station with the
callsign suffix "AIR."

Station Identification and "Point Identifiers":
All stations operating in the Air Force Anniversary QSO Party must use a
"point identifier" which consists of the words "Air Force" (on voice modes)
or the characters "AF" (on CW and digital modes) followed by a point value.
The point value for a station is determined by subtracting the year the
participant entered the Air Force from the year 1999. For example, people
who joined in 1947 will have a point value of 52 (1999-1947=52) and will
identify "/AF52" on CW or digital modes, and "Air Force Fifty-Two" on
voice. People who joined in 1989 would have a point value of 10
(1999-1989=10) and will identify as "/AF10" or "Air Force Ten."
Participants without Air Force experience are most welcome to participate
and will identify as "/AF1" or "Air Force One."
Participants may use experience in any Air Force component (active, Air
National Guard, or Air Force Reserve) to determine their point identifier.
For example, someone who served in the Air National Guard starting in 1966
would use as their point identifier "/AF33" or "Air Force Thirty-three"
(1999-1966=33). Members of our Air Force auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, will
use point identifiers based on when they joined CAP as a cadet or senior
member. Previous members of our parent organization, the Army Air Corps,
use a point identifier of "AF52."

Scoring:
Total all point identifiers and multiply by number of different point
identifiers worked. For example, if you work four stations with point
identifiers of "AF8," "AF22," "AF8," and "AF4," you would determine your
final score by first adding together all of the point identifiers
(8+22+8+4=42) and then multiplying that number by three (since you worked
three different point identifiers: AF8, AF22, and AF4), for a final total
of 126 (42 x 3 = 126). (Note that you can count each identifier only once
for the multiplier. So in this example, you can count "AF8" only once as a
multiplier, even though you worked two "AF8" stations.) It will be in the
best interest of participants to work as many of the 52 different point
identifiers (AF1, AF2, AF3, AF4, etc. through AF52) as possible, since by
doing so they will gain a higher multiplier.

Bonus Stations:

Stations Operating on Air Force Bases:
Bonuses are awarded for valid HF (but not VHF or UHF) contacts with
stations operating from the premises of Air Force installations worldwide. 
All stations (club or individual) operating within the boundaries of an Air
Force base will identify the name of the base they are on. For example,
K5TYP will identify "K5TYP, Air Force 52, Keesler Air Force Base." For
each contact with those stations (even if more than one are on the same
base), not only will you count their usual point identifiers (and use them
to compute the multiplier above), but you will also earn a bonus of 100
points per valid contact to be added to your final score. If you have four
contacts with stations located on AF bases, you will add 400 points to your
score.

"AIR" Stations: Score 300 bonus points for each valid HF contact with any
station with the suffix of "AIR."
Note: You get credit for both bonuses when you contact an "AIR" station
operating from an Air Force installation. For example, if you work KØAIR
(using the point identifier "AF52"), and it is operating from Offutt AFB,
Nebraska, you would get 52 points for the contact, 100 bonus points for the
contact with a station operating on Offutt AFB, and 300 additional bonus
points for contact with an "AIR" station.

Scoring Summary:
Step 1: Add the total of all point identifiers of all stations worked.
Step 2: Count the number of different point identifiers worked, and
multiply your score from Step 1 by that number (maximum multiplier will be
52)
Step 3: Count the number of valid HF contacts with stations operating from
Air Force installations. Add 100 points for each of those contacts.
Step 4: Count the number valid HF contacts with stations with the callsign
suffix "AIR" (e.g.-K0AIR, K1AIR, etc.). Add 300 bonus points to your score
for each of those contacts. 

For a sample scoring calculation sheet, click here.

Club Participation:
Clubs may use as their club point identifier the point identifier of any
bona fide club member, or may base their point identifier on the date the
club was formed (up to a maximum of "AF52").

Calling Procedure:
Contest CQ calls should be given as "CQ AF" on CW and digital modes, and
"CQ Air Force" on voice.

Exchanges: 
Exchanges should consist of callsign with point identifiers and signal
reports. (E.G.-CW/Digital: "K5HOG/AF25 DE K5XH/AF1 599 K" Voice: "K5HOG Air
Force Twenty-five this is K5XH Air Force 1, you are five by nine, over.")

Frequencies:
Operation is allowed on any authorized frequency, but we will encourage the
following frequencies ending in "47" (to celebrate 1947, the year of our
formation as a separate Service) as meeting places (e.g.-3547, 3947, 7047,
7247, 14047, 14247, 21047, 21347, 28047, 28447).

Valid Contacts:
Contact is allowed with each other station only once per band/mode.

Awards:
Awards for 1999 will include trophies for overall worldwide single and
multiple winners, and certificates for first, second, and third place
single and multiple operator stations in each country, state, and province.

Log Submissions:
Log submissions for awards must include for each contact: the callsign of
the station worked, its point identifier, date, time, frequency, and mode. 
Each page must have point identifiers totalled at the bottom of that page. 
Each log submission must include on the final page the following:
1. The total of all point identifiers.
2. The multiplier claimed.
3. Bonus points claimed for contacts with stations operating from the
premises of a U.S. Air Force installation.
4. Bonus points claimed for contacts with stations having "AIR" as their
callsign suffix.
5. Total points claimed.
6. A declaration as to whether the station is competing as a single
operator station or a multiple operator station.
7. Signature of the licensee or other participant.
Logs must be received by The Razorback Radio Club not later than October
15th, 1999. They may be:
Mailed to:
The Razorback Radio Club
8437 Wesley Stinnett Blvd
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732 U.S.A.
E-mailed (in ASCII format only) to: k5hog@aol.com 

We look forward to a fun 1999 QSO party. We hope you'll spread the word and
join us. Please contact us with comments or questions: k5hog@aol.com or
TigrBeetle@aol.com
 

NON-SCANDINAVIAN RULES

Please note that there are two changes in the rules: A) the contest time has been shortened to 24 hour. Also the beginning and end times are new. B) There is one new competition class - low/power. 

CW: September 18, 1200 UTC to September 19, 1200 UTC 1999

SSB: September 25, 1200 UTC to September 26, 1200 UTC 1999
 

GENERAL RULES FOR NON-SCANDINAVIANS

1. Aim of the contest. The aims of the contest are to promote amateur radio activity within Scandinavia as well as to encourage amateur radio communications between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian amateur radio stations. Non-Scandinavian stations will try to work as many Scandinavian stations as possible. The contest is arranged in 1999 by SRAL (Finland).
 

Scandinavian stations are defined by prefixes as follows:
 

JW Svalbard and Bear I.; JX Jan Mayen I.; LA/LB/LG/LJ Norway; OF/OG/OH/OI Finland; OFØ/OGØ/OHØ Aland Is.; OJØ Market Reef; OX Greenland; OY Faeroe Is.; OZ/5P Denmark; SI/SJ/SK/SL/SM/7S/8S Sweden and TF Iceland
 

2. Eligible entrants. Radio amateurs and SWL’s all over the world are invited to participate.
 

3. Periods. 

CW: 3rd full weekend of September each year.

SSB: 4th full weekend of September each year.
 

Starts 1200 UTC Saturday and ends 1200 UTC Sunday.
 

4. Sections.

a) Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - High power (as before), 

Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - Low power (output 100W or less),

Single Op./Single TX/Multi Band - QRP (output 5W or less).
 

Single operator means that one person performs all operating, logging and spotting functions without any assistance from other person(s). The use of DX-Cluster is not allowed. 
 

b) Multi Op./Single TX/Multi Band.

Only one signal may be transmitted on any band at any time (running station). When operation has started on one band, the station must remain on that band for at least 10 minutes. The 10 minutes-period starts with the first QSO worked on that band.
 

Exception: It is allowed to work a station on another band if it is a new multiplier (multiplier station). The multiplier station is allowed to be in the air at the time as the running station. The multiplier station must also stay on the "multiplier band" at least 10 minutes. This rule is similar to CQ WW DX contest. 
 

Use of multiplier spotting assistance from other persons than the station-operators is not allowed. However, Multi Operator stations may use DX-Clusters.
 

c) SWL.

Single Operator/Multi Band.
 

Only Scandinavian stations may be logged for points. Scoring as for transmitting sections.
 

5. Bands. 3.5 - 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 MHz bands may be used according to IARU HF Band Plans. (NB: 3560-3600, 3650-3700, 14060-14125 and 14300-14350 kHz to be kept free from contest traffic).
 

6. Contest exchanges. The contest exchange consists of RS (T) plus serial number starting with 001 (e.g. 59(9) 001). (QSO’s after 999 are numbered 1000, 1001 etc). The same station may be worked once on each band. Cross-mode and/or cross-band QSO’s are not allowed.
 

The minimum content of a valid contest QSO is correct callsign and correct contest exchanges.
 

7. Scoring. Two-way QSO with sent and received exchange counts for QSO-points.
 

EUROPEAN stations credit their logs with one (1) point for every complete Scandinavian QSO on each band.
 

NON-EUROPEAN stations credit their logs with one (1) point for every Scandinavian QSO on 14, 21 and 28 MHz and with three (3) points for complete QSO on 3.5 and 7 MHz bands.
 

8. Multipliers. Worked call-number areas (Ø-9) in each Scandinavian country are valid as multiplier on each band. (E.g. SI3, SK3, SL3, SM3, 7S3 and 8S3 are all in ONE district and counts ONE (1) multiplier on each band).
 

Portable stations without district number counts for the 10th area (e.g. G3XYZ/LA counts for LAØ). OHØ (Aland Is.) and OJØ (Market Reef) are separate call areas. SJ9 counts for the 9th district in Sweden.
 

9. Final score. To calculate the final score, multiply the sum of QSO-points on all bands with the sum of multipliers worked on all bands.
 

10. Logs. Signed original logs (or copies of original logs) must be submitted separately for CW and SSB.
 

Logs to be filled in the following order: Date and time UTC, Band, Station worked, Exchange sent, Exchange received, Multipliers (e.g. OZ4, SM3, SM4, OH2 etc) and Points.
 

SWL-log must contain: Date and time UTC, Band, Scandinavian station heard Message sent by Scandinavian station, SWL’s own report, Station worked by Scandinavian station, Multipliers and Points.
 

SUMMARY SHEET. All entries must be followed by a summary sheet showing station callsign, contest category, name of operator(s) and address. Indicate number of QSO’s per band less duplicates, number of duplicates per band, multipliers per band, QSO-points per band and final score.
 

MULTIPLIER SHEET. All entrants must submit a multiplier checklist for each band with more than 200 QSO’s.DUPLICATE CHECKLIST. Possible duplicate QSO’s must be shown in the log and counted for zero (0) points. Each entrant shall submit a duplicate checklist for each band with more than 200 QSO’s. Duplicate checklist to contain worked stations listed e.g. by DXCC-countries and call areas.Electronic log. PC-computerised logs are highly recommended when log is submitted on disc (only 3.5", 1.44 MB) or via e-mail. Use ASCII-format. ARRL log standard is accepted. N6TR-file *.DAT is very usable.Basic rules: Only one QSO on each line. Each line must contain following information: Date, Time (full) UTC, Band, Mode, Station worked, Sent (full) exchange, Received (full) exchange, Multiplier (if applicable) and Points (dupes to be marked with (0) zero).
 

If you send log on disc, paper log is not mandatory. Summary sheet must always be on paper (not when using e-mail). Disc must be clearly labelled with call, contest name, class and date of the contest. CW and SSB portion can be on same disc. Please use file-names like: AA1AA.DAT or AA1AA.CW or AA1AA.SSB and AA1AA.SUM11. Declaration. With her/his signature on the summary sheet, the participant declares that all the rules are observed and that the station was operated in accordance with the rules and regulations for amateur radio stations in the country of the participant.Address for logs. The arrangement of the contest alternates between SSA, NRRL, EDR and SRAL in that order. Post address in 1999:SRAL Contest manager Hannu Saila, OH3WW, Muurainkorventie 17, 33470 Ylojarvi, FINLAND E-mail logs to: sac99@sral.fi 
 

13. Closing date for logs. Logs and accompanying control-sheets, addressed to the organising Society, shall be mailed not later than October 31st 1999.14. Awards.TRANSMITTING SECTION:

The top scoring High power and Low power station in each country as well as in each US call area, in each category, both CW and SSB, will receive a Contest Award, provided a reasonable score is made.QRP operators will be listed in one common list for all non-Scandinavians.
 

The top scoring Single Operator (QRO) station on each continent may be awarded a Contest Plaque provided a reasonable score is made.SWL: The top scoring station outside Scandinavia will receive an award.
 

ALL SECTIONS: Depending on the number of participants, the Contest Committee may consider additional awards and.15. Dispute. Violation of Amateur Radio Regulations in the country of the contestant or of the rules for this contest, unsportsmanlike  conduct and the taking of credit for unverifiable QSO’s or multipliers may lead to disqualification.Each unmarked duplicate QSO found by the Contest Committee will result in a penalty of five (5) QSO’s of same value as the duplicate. A log showing more than one (1) percent-unmarked duplicate QSO’s will be disqualified unconditionally.The decisions by the Contest Committee are final and definite.
 

Right to changes in this rules are reserved.
 

It's that time again! Time to start making your travel plans and
thinking about what to publish for the upcoming 18th Annual ARRL
and TAPR Digital Communications Conference.

The ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference is an
international forum for radio amateurs in digital communications,
networking, and related technologies to meet, publish their work, and
present new ideas and techniques for discussion.  Presenters and
attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about
recent hardware and software advances, theories, experimental results,
and practical applications.  The Digital Communications Conference is
not just for the digital expert, but for digitally-oriented amateurs of all
levels of experience.

The 1999 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference will
be held September 24-26, 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's
conference location is just minutes away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport (PHX).

Not only is the Digital Communications Conference technically
stimulating, it is a weekend of fun for all who have more than a casual
interest in any of the ham digital communications modes. This
includes networkers, sysops, software writers, modem designers, and
digital satellite communications enthusiasts.  The ARRL and TAPR
Digital Communications Conference is for all levels of digital
operators -- a must conference to attend to get active on a national
level.  Now, more than ever, amateur radio needs this great meeting
of the minds, since it is important that we demonstrate a continued
need for the frequency allocations we now have by pushing forward
and documenting our achievements. The ARRL and TAPR Digital
Communications Conference is one of the few ways to record our
accomplishments and challenge each other to do more.

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A Conference for the Beginner as well

The conference is not just for the digital expert.  As in years past an
entire session strand with beginning, intermediate, and advanced
presentations on selected topics in digital communications will be
offered.  Some of the topics will include: APRS, Satellite
Communications, TCP/IP, Digital Radio, Spread Spectrum and other
introductory topics.  Come to the conference and hear these topics
presented by the experts!

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Symposia, Seminars, Banquet

In addition to the presentation of papers on Saturday, three
symposia/seminars will be held.  These sessions are provided to allow
those with additional time and interest to make the most of the Digital
Communications Conference.  For those who may have interest in
just one symposium or seminar, registration for the conference is not
required to attend these activities.  This allows maximum flexibility for
those who may want to participate during the Digital Communications
Conference, but do not have an entire weekend to devote to the event.

The Third APRS National Symposium will be held on Friday and will
be moderated by Steve Dimse, K4HG (the developer of javAPRS).  It
will likely include many APRS software authors, such as Bob
Bruninga, WB4APR (the father of APRS), Keith Sproul, WU2Z, Mark
Sproul, KB2ICI (the developers of MacAPRS and WinAPRS), Brent
Hildebrand, KH2Z (the developer of APRSPLUS), Mike Musick,
N0QBF (developer of PocketAPRS), and other nationally-known APRS
leaders.  Join this group for the afternoon and evening for in-depth
discussions and presentations on the current and future status of
APRS.  This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into this fast-
growing digital aspect of amateur operations that combines computers,
packet radio, and GPS (Global Positioning System).

Starting late Friday afternoon, a half-day technical seminar will be
held.  In the past this seminar has covered topics such as RF, DSP,
Advanced Networking Topologies and other stimulating topics.

On Saturday night the DCC Banquet will be held. This year the
conference is proud to have Geoff Baehr, N6LXA, Sun Microsystems
Chief Network Officer at the banquet to speak.  Sun Microsystems has
been doing some very exciting things in networking over the years and
the talk should be an interesting one.  After the banquet there will be
time for special interest group gatherings.

The Sunday morning seminar will be focused on PIC development,
design, and programming.  This five-and-a-half hour seminar will
focus on the things you need to know now in order to understand and
begin to participate in PIC development.  PIC processors are becoming
very important in various project designs and implementations.  This
seminar will by presented by the TAPR PIC Development team.

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Fourth Annual ARRL and TAPR DCC Student Papers Award

ARRL and TAPR especially welcome papers from full-time students to
compete for the fourth annual student papers award.  Two $500 travel
awards may be given, one in each of the following categories: a) best
technical/theory-oriented paper by a student, and b) best educational or
community-oriented application paper by a student.  The paper should
relate directly to a wireless digital communication topic (see the
guidelines for more information).  Papers co-authored by educators or
telecommunications professionals are also eligible for this award as
long as a student is the first author.  The deadline for receipt of
finished student paper manuscript is July 10, 1999.  Please note that this
deadline is different from the general conference paper submission
date.  For full details and paper guidelines contact TAPR or browse to
http://www.tapr.org/dcc.

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Call for Conference Proceeding Papers

Anyone interested in digital communications is invited to submit a
paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings.  Presentation at
the conference is not required for publication.  The primary purpose of
the conference is to communicate ideas and techniques regarding
digital communications.  Papers written in an informal style are
welcome, as well as those written to academic standards.  If you know
of someone who is doing great things with digital communications, be
sure to tell them about this! Papers are due by August 9, 1999, and
should be submitted to Maty Weinberg, ARRL, 225 Main Street,
Newington, CT 06111, or via e-mail to lweinberg@arrl.org.  The paper
submission guidelines are available on-line (http://www.tapr.org/dcc).

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International Co-Host

PRUG (Packet Radio User Group of Japan) will be the International co-
host for a second year running.  PRUG will be hosting an informal
social Friday evening before their seminar and symposium is held.
Visit http://www.prug.or.jp for more information about the
organization.

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What can you expect during the 1999 ARRL and TAPR Digital
Communications Conference?

* A full day of papers, breakout sessions, and selected topics on
  Saturday for the beginner to advanced amateur digital enthusiast.

* Three seminars/symposia

     Friday (1 PM) - Third Annual APRS National Symposium,
        moderated by Steve Dimse, K4HG, featuring Bob Bruninga,
        WB4APR, Keith Sproul, WU2Z, Mark Sproul, KB2ICI, and
        Brent Hildebrand, KH2Z

     Friday (3 PM) - Technical Seminar TBD

     Sunday (8:30 AM) - PIC Development, Design, and Programming

* Fourth Annual Student Paper Awards.

* TAPR Membership Meeting

* A banquet with special guest speaker Geoff Baehr, N6LXA, Sun
  Microsystems Chief Network Officer.

* SIGs (Special Interest Groups) get-togethers on Saturday, following
  the banquet

* Informal get-togethers throughout the weekend

* A facility that is perfect for this type of conference

* Informal engineering discussions/demonstration areas

* An event at which the most important new developments in
  amateur digital communications are announced

* Digital 'movers and shakers' from all over the world in attendance

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Conclusion

If you have attended a Digital Communications Conference in the past,
remember how much fun it was discussing the latest developments
into the wee hours! If you have never been to a Digital
Communications Conference, then make your plans now to attend
and find out how much fun they can be.

There are few activities where your participation can be so much fun
and so important! You will be able to get together with colleagues from
all over the world and bring each other up to date on your latest work.
Experience all this and more for an unforgettable weekend of ham
radio and digital communications.  Make your travel and lodging
arrangements now.  We hope to see you at the ARRL and TAPR
Digital Communications Conference, September 24-26!

Full information on the conference and hotel information can be
obtained by contacting Tucson Amateur Packet Radio, 8987-309 E.
Tanque Verde Road #337, Tucson, AZ 85749-9399, phone 940-383-0000,
fax 940-566-2544, e-mail tapr@tapr.org, browse www.tapr.org/dcc.

Sincerely,
  Greg Jones, WD5IVD, TAPR Conference Chair
  Steve Stroh, N8GNJ, Conference Manager
  Dan Meredith, N7MRP, Local Host Liaison
  Keith Justice, KF7TP, Local Host Liaison

Note: If you need conference handouts or flyers for ham club meetings,
contact TAPR to get what you need!

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Hotel Information

Conference presentations, meetings, and seminars will be held at the
Holiday Inn Select Airport.  Special DCC rooms rates are $69/single
and $79/double per night.  When making reservations with the hotel,
be sure to indicate you are attending the ARRL and TAPR DCC in
order to get the discount.  It is highly recommended that you book
your room prior to arriving.  A block of 75 rooms is reserved until
August 22, 1999.  After the 75 rooms are booked, rooms will only be
available in nearby hotels, so be sure to book your rooms early! The
hotel provides transportation to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport.  Please contact the hotel to arrange specific
transportation needs.

   Holiday Inn Select Airport (conference hotel)
   4300 E Washington
   Phoenix, AZ  850234
   Phone 602-273-7778, fax 602-286-1109

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Registration

Contact the TAPR office by phone, fax, or e-mail (numbers and
addresses are above) to register or for additional meeting information.
MasterCard and VISA are accepted.

-  Preregistration (before Sept 1): $42.00 *

-  Late registration or at door: $47.00 *

* - Conference registration includes Conference Proceedings, Saturday
    sessions/meetings, and lunch.

- Saturday Evening Dinner (limited space): $22.00 **

** - Includes dinner, speaker, prize drawing

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Seminar/symposia

Note: You do not have to be registered for the conference to attend one
or more of the seminars/symposia.

- Friday, 1-8 PM, Third Annual APRS National Symposium (full day)

   Registration: $25***

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- Friday 3-7 PM, Technical Seminar.  TBD

   Registration $15***

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Sunday 8:30-2 PM, PIC Development, Design, and Programming.
  Steve Bible, N7HPR, and the TAPR PIC Development team.

   Registration $20***

*** Cost of seminar or symposium includes the cost of handout
materials.

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Contact TAPR to register for the DCC:

Tucson Amateur Packet Radio
8987-309 E. Tanque Verde Road #337
Tucson, AZ 85749-9399.
phone 940-383-0000, fax 940-566-2544
e-mail tapr@tapr.org, browse http://www.tapr.org

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Greg Jones, WD5IVD                 Austin, Texas
wd5ivd@tapr.org      http://www.tapr.org/~wd5ivd

OCTOBER 1999

SPONSORED BY ASHLAND AREA ARC @ THE
ASHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUND: CLAREMONT AVE.

Talk-in on 147.105  PL 71.9
Grand Prize drawing at 1:00 P.M.
Hourly Prizes
Inside tables---Outside flea market
NO FIREARMS---NO ALCOHOL

Tickets:     $4.00 in advance
                 $5.00 at the door
                 Children 15 and under are FREE

Tables:  $9.00 each, cutoff date Sept. 30,1999-MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
$12.00 at the gate, must have table order by Sept 30.1999.

Flea Market: $3.00 per 10 foot spot.
Info, tickets or table reservations---contact:

David Fike N8UCA 
979 TWP RD 1654 RFD 6 
Ashland, Ohio  44805 
Phone: 419-289-1082 

 or

Mike Stroub KC8LCH
P.O. Box 271-606 North St.
Polk, Ohio 44866
Phone:419-945-2777
E-Mail: aaarc@hotmail.com
 

October 31:

21. P. R. A.

The purpose of this event, besides joining us as friends, is to promote and incentivate the activities of teh radio-amateurism.
 

DATE OF THE EVENT ............ OCTOVER 31, 1999

DURATION.......................... 24 HOURS BEGINNING AT 00:01 GMT AND ENDING AT 23:59 GMT OF THE DATE MENTIONED.

BANDS TO WORK ............15, 20 Y 40 METERS

MODALITY ........................ FONIA MONO OPERATOR

CALL ........................... CQ – PANAMA CANAL REVERSION CONTEST

AWARDS............................ CONMEMORATIVE DIPLOMA TO ALL THOSE STATIONES PARTICIPATING AND COMPLYING WITH ITS BASIS.

PLATES FOR THE THREE BEST SCORES OF ALL STATIONS PARTICIPATING. 

BASIS................................. ALL LOCAL AND EXTERIOR STATIONS MUST CONTACT A MINIMUM OF 5 HP STATIONS AND THEY SHOULD BE CONFIRMED BY LOG.

SCORE..............................ALL CONTACTS WILL BE RATED WITH ONLY ONE POINT, EITHER EXTERIOR OR LOCAL.

LOGS ........................... ALL LOGS MUST BE SENT TO U.P.R.A. OR GIVEN PERSONALLY TO ANY MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION IN CHARGE OF THE CONTEST.

ADDRESS ............................ UNION PANAMEÑA DE RADIO AFICIONADOS

P.O. BOX 832-1505

PANAMA, REP. DE PANAMA

CONTENTS OF THE LOGS......... THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED:

RS – PLUS THREE DIGITS BEGINNING WITH 001 GIVEN AND EQUALLY RECEIVED BY THE CONTACTED STATION, THE INDICATIVE AND GMT HOUR, BAND AND FREQUENCY WORKED.

TOP DATE ....................... LOGS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH TEH STAMP OF THE ORIGINATING CONUNTRY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
HP1-LV .............................233-6478 224-1492
HP1-DAT.......................... 225-0553 pmerelo@cwp.net.pa
HP1-DUM...........................263-1584 236-7210 hp1dum@pty.comCONTEST DIRECTOR
HP1-HG..........................260-8156
HP1-XAE...........................226-6431 COMISION DE CONCURSO
HP1-DPR.............................230-2752 REVERSION CANAL DE PANAMA

                   ** I am really after a couple of Schools around the world so that we can have Children from Remote NT Islands talk to Children from around the world , I am sure there is Amateur Radio Stations at Schools around the world , Do you know of 1 , If so , please help the Children on both Islands talk,listen and learn about Amateur Radio , I bet at the end of the Day you will feel good about doing something like this for Children , Thankyou ** 

Some People have sent me Emails about why am I doing this, Will I Enjoy it , etcetera. Ever since I went to Melville Island in March 1996 ( VK8MI ) I have always wanted to do it again for the Children , I then Decided why not do Croker Island , a new one as well , I am not out too make Money or Glory for myself , I am doing this for the Children on Both Islands.. HA1AG,VK9NS,VK2NNN,VK8PDG and myself will put on the best Amateur Radio Display for the Children that we can possibly do .. We will also Enjoy the Dxing  , I think it comes down to what my XYL said too me the other night 
" You Amateur's are mad , Going to Islands in the middle of now where for a Holiday " Hi Hi , yes some of us are .. .. 
                                                Thankyou for Reading this Press Release , please pass on to who ever you wish ..                                 73,s     De Stuie VK8NSB 
 

The Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club (DARC) has the honour to invite amateurs all over the world to participate in the annual European DX-Contest.

1. Contest periods:

CW: August, second weekend 

1999: 14/15 August, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday

2000: 12/13 August, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday
 

SSB: September, second weekend

1999: 11/12 September, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday

2000: 9/10 September, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday
 

RTTY: November, second weekend

1999: 13/14 November, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday

2000: 11/12 November, 0000 UTC Saturday to 2400 UTC Sunday
 

2. Bands:
 

3,5 - 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 MHz
 

Only one signal may be on the air at any given time. You may not work QTCs on other bands parallel to QSO traffic on a given band. The minimum time of operation on a band is 15 minutes. A quick band change in order to work a new multiplier is allowed. According to IARU Region 1 regulations contest operation is not allowed on the following contest free sections: 

CW: 3550-3800; 14060-14350 kHz 

SSB: 3650-3700; 14100-14125; 14300-14350 kHz
 

3. Classifications: Note: DX cluster support is allowed for all classifications.
 

a. Single operator- all bands 

b. Multi operator - single transmitter. 

c. SWL see special regulations (rule 13)
 

4. Rest periods:
 

Out of the 48-hour contest period only 36 hours of operation are permitted for single operator stations. The 12 (twelve) hours of non-operation may be taken in one but not more than three periods at any time during the contest. They must be clearly noted on the summary sheet.
 

5. Exchange:
 

A contest QSO can only be established between a non-European and an European station (except RTTY). Exchange the usual five or six digit RS/RST plus a progressive QSO number starting with 001. A station may only be worked once per band.
 

6. Multipliers: 
 

The multiplier for non-European stations is determined by the number of European countries worked on each band (see WAE-country-list). - European stations use the current DXCC- country-list. Each non-European country counts one multiplier unit per band.
 

Multiplier bonus:

The multiplier on 3,5 MHz may be multiplied by four.

The multiplier on 7 MHz may be multiplied by three.

The multiplier on 14/21/28 MHz may be multiplied by two.
 

7. QTC-traffic:
 

Additional point credit can be achieved by reporting a QTC, i.e. data of a QSO between a non-European and an European station made earlier in the contest back to an European station. After working a number of European stations these QTC can be reported back during a QSO with another European station. A QTC can only be sent from a non-European to an European station (RTTY: see rule 14).
 

a. A QTC contains the time, call sign, and QSO number of the station being reported. 1307/DA1AA/431 means you worked DA1AA at 1307 UTC and received his serial number 431. b. A QSO may be reported only once and not back to the originating station. 

c. A maximum of 10 QTCs may be sent to the same station, which can be worked several times to complete this quota. Only the original contact, however, has QSO point value. d. Keep a uniform list of QTCs sent. QTC 3/7 indicates that this is the 3rd series and that 7 QSOs are now being sent. e. European stations may record the QTCs received on a separate sheet with a clear indication of their sender including the band where the QTC were received. DX stations must indicate the band where the QTCs were transmitted. 

f. Paperlogs only: If more than 100 QTCs are claimed a QTC checklist must show that the maximum quota of 10 QTCs per station is not exceeded. 8. Scoring:
 

The final score is computed by multiplying the sum of the total number of QSOs and QTCs by the sum of multipliers from all bands (cf. rule 6). 
 

9. Contest awards: 
 

Certificates will be awarded to the highest scorer of the different classifications in each country, a reasonable score provided. Continental leaders will receive a plaque. Each participant with at least half the score of the continental leader will receive a certificate. 10. Disqualification:Violation of the rules of the contest or unsportsmanship conduct or taking credit for excessive duplicate contacts will be deemed cause for disqualification. Each QSO/QTC that cannot be verified will result in a penalty of 3 QSO/QTC points. 11. Logs: Stations using computer-logging programs are expected to send their logs on a disk or via e-mail. Please use YOUR_CALL. *** as file names. Example: DA0ZZZ.sum, DA0ZZZ.all, and DA0ZZ.qtc. An official summary sheet or reasonable facsimile with a signed contest participation declaration is required with all entries. Please make sure that UTC is used. USA stations: Do not forget to list your call as/if in another call area than indicated by your call. Example: W1AA/7.Logs via E-Mail: waedc@darc.de 
 

Please check the DARC homepage http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/ for contest logging details! 
 

Only three files are needed:
 

1. A plain-text ASCII summary sheet MUST be included.

2. Your QSO-log (plain-text ASCII please). No band logs please, just the log, which contains your contest operation, following the serial numbers in normal order (example: if you used CT, send the .all file). 3. Your QTC-log is needed if QTCs are claimed for point credit. (Plain text ASCII).
 

Please check your files carefully before mailing!Logs on disk: One entry per diskette. Your floppy disk must be IBM-compatible, MS-DOS formatted, 3,5- or 5,25-inch (40- or 80-track). The files required are the same as described under "Logs via e-mail". Please see there.Paper-logs: To ease checking participants are expected to arrange their logs according to the official WAEDC log form. All band changes have to be clearly indicated. A summary sheet, and check sheets must accompany the log for QTCs and multipliers. Duplicate contacts have to be clearly marked in the log. If more than 100 stations have been worked on a band a separate check sheet for duplicate contacts is obligatory. Sample log and summary forms are available from the address below. Please send your address label and sufficient postage (2 US-$ or equivalent).Please note: Logs violating these rules can be regarded as check logs. 
 

12. DX Club competition:
 

The club must be a local group, not a national organisation. Participation is limited to members operating in a geographic area of 500-km diameter. To be listed, a minimum of 3 logs must be received from a club. The club membership has to be clearly marked in the log. The results of all parts of the WAEDC will be added to get the clubs score. A special contest trophy will be presented to the winning club from Europe and non-Europe.13. Special regulations for SWLs:
 

SWLs log stations working in the WAEDC. Participation is only possible in the single operator/all band class. The same call sign - European or non-European – may only be counted once per band. The log must contain both call signs and at least one of the control numbers. Each station logged counts 1 point, each complete QTC (max. 10 per station) 1 point. Multipliers are determined by the DXCC- and WAE-country-lists (see rule 6). Note: It is possible to claim up to 2 multipliers in one logged contact.14. Special regulations for RTTY:
 

In the RTTY-section of the WAEDC there are no continental limitations - everybody works everybody. QTC-traffic, however, is not allowed within one's own continent. Each XCC/WAE-country worked counts as a multiplier. Each station may send and receive QTCs. The sum of QTCs exchanged between two stations (sent plus received) must not exceed 10.15. Deadline for log entries:
 

CW: September 15th, 

SSB: October 15th, 

RTTY: December 15th
 

Mailing Adress:

WAEDC Contest Committee

Duererring 7, P.O. Box 11 26

D-74370 Sersheim

GERMANY 

Happy New Year 1999 - Welcome to the Year 2000:
Late December 1999/Early January 2000: JW- operation. Thought I would let you know that there will be activity from the shack in Longyearbyen the week before and on New Year evening with JW6RHA on the radio going into the new millenium in JW -land.
73 de Unni, LA6RHA/JW6RHA/JX6RHA