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. |
The CX will run from:
1400 UTC February 8 to 0800 UTC February 9, 2004
(9 AM Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 AM Eastern Time Monday) |
CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange" |
- CW: 1.810, 3.545, 7.045, 14.045, 21.135, 28.180 MHz.
- AM: 1.890, 3.880, 7.290, 14.280, 21.380, 28.320, 29.000 MHz.
- SSB: 3.870, 7.280, 14.270, 21.370, 28.490 MHz.
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Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country for DX), receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model (homebrew send final amp tube or transister 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. |
Multiply total number of QSO’s (all bands and all modes) by the sum of the different types of receivers and tansmitters you worked (tranceivers count both as a transmitter and a receiver) plus the number states/provinces/countries worked on each band and each mode.
Multiply that product by your CX multiplier which is the total years old of all receivers and transmitters used.
Each receiver or transmitter must be used in a minimum of three QSO’s 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.
Total QSO’s all bands times RCVRs + XMTRs + states/provinces/countries (total each band and mode separately; add totals together) times CX Multiplier:
SCORE = QSO’s x (RX + TX + QTH’s) x CX Multiplier
CX logging program available for free at URL: http://www.carl-yaffey.com/classic.html complements of Carl, K8NU its author. |
Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, best excuses and other unusual achievements. |
Send logs, comments, anectodes, pictures, etc. to:
or by mail to:
| Mailing address: |
J. D. "Mac" Mac Aulay, WQ8U
6235 Wooden Shoe Lane
CENTERVILLE, OH 45459
USA |
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The CX Newsletter and announcement of next CX will be posted on the CX web site.
Questions about CX, its origin, history, and idiosyncrasies, as well as accolades for being such a great event, should be sent to:
Al Stephens, N5AIT
or
Jim Hanlon, W8KGI
or
Marty Reynolds, AA4RM |
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