::.  RULES CQ World-Wide 160 Meter DX Contest The objective of these contests is for amateurs around the world to contact other amateurs in as many U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and countries as possible on the 160 meter band. NOTE: Each contest is 48 hours long and starts at 0000Z. Single operator stations may only operate 30 out of the 48 hours.

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Date/Time:

The 2005 CQ World-Wide 160 Meter DX Contest CW: 0000 UTC January 29 to 2359 UTC January 30 SSB: 0000 UTC February 26 to 2359 UTC February 27

Classes:

Single and Multi-Operator only. Use of packet, a spotting net, or logging assistance makes an entry Multi-Operator. Multi-Operators must show all operators, even helpers. Under Single Operator there will be a designation of power level: H = power over 150 watts L = power under 150 watts Q = 5 watts or less Single operators must show the actual call of the operator as a guest operator if it is different from the call used in the contest. Score listings will be per state or country, but if there is sufficient category activity or if a high enough score is made, then a certificate will be issued. Minimum score for a certificate is 5000 points for Low Power and 1000 points for QRP. Multi-Operators will all be considered high power.

Exchange:

RS(T) and state for U.S., province for Canada, and either prefix or country abbreviation for DX. Contacts without some location indicator will be ruled invalid.

Scoring:

Contacts with stations in own country, 2 points. Contacts with other countries on same continent, 5 points. Contacts with other continents, 10 points. Maritime mobile contacts count 5 points. There is no multiplier value for a maritime mobile contact.

Multiplier:

Each continental U.S. state (48), U.S. District of Columbia (DC), Canadian area (14), and DX country. KL7 and KH6 are considered DX and not states for this contest. DX countries are DXCC plus WAE (IT, GM Shetland Islands, et. al). Canadian areas include VO1, VO2, NB, NS, PEI, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5, VE6, VE7, NWT, VYØ, and Yukon. Do not count the United States and Canada as separate countries.

Final Score:

Total QSO points times the sum of all multipliers (states, VE, DX countries).

Penalties:

Three additional contacts may be deleted for each unverified contact removed from the log.

Disqualification:

A log may be disqualified for violation of amateur radio regulations, unsportsmanlike conduct, or claiming excessive unverified contacts.

Awards:

Certificates will be awarded to the top scorers in each class (see provisions under classes) by state, Canadian area, and DX country. Runners-up with high scores over 100,000 may also receive certificates. The following plaques, with donating sponsors as indicated, will be awarded for exceptional efforts. 2005 PLAQUES SINGLE OPERATOR Area CW SSB World W4ZV N4NX USA K4TEA K4JRB Canada K8FC WØETC Zone 3 USA N5IA N4TMW Zone 4 USA K4WA N4XMX Zone 5 USA N4PN K1PX Europe K9DX WS9V Africa WS9V WB4ZNH Oceania K9DX D4B/4L5A Asia K4SX NT4TT Japan * W4ZV ----- Russia RZ3AA ----- S. America W4NU D4B/4L5A N. America ** CQ N4IN Memorial CQ K2EEK Memorial MULTI-OPERATOR Area CW SSB World N4RJ SE DX Club USA W8UVZ, WØCD, K8GG WB9Z Zone 3 4X4NJ 4X4NJ TBA = to be announced. * There is no SSB operation allowed in Japan at present. ** North America outside U.S. and Canada. The plaque procedure is the top scorer in the indicated area wins the plaque. However, a station can only win one plaque per contest section. The plaque is then awarded to the next highest scoring station. For example, WX8ZZZ wins top World Multi-Operator. Then the next station in the U.S. wins the U.S. plaque. Please observe the DX window from 1830 to 1835 kHz during the hours of darkness. The DX window is for intercontinental contacts. All stations will operate under the rules and regulations of their licensing agency regarding frequencies allowed and power levels. This is a gentleman’s contest and band, so let’s help make intercontinental contacts happen.

Computer Logging:

Please submit your log via e-mail in the Cabrillo format. The Cabrillo format is created by all the major logging programs. Be sure to put your call and mode in the "Subject" line of each e-mail. The log must be an attachment and not in the body of the text. Large logs may be zipped using WINZIP only. The correct name of the contest is either CQ-160-CW or CQ-160-SSB. Put in a claimed score in the Cabrillo summary if you want to be listed in claimed scores. Use your call.log (k4jrb.log for example) as the log name. Your e-mail log will automatically be acknowledged by the server and checked for proper Cabrillo format. You may mail a diskette; if you do so you must attach a printed summary sheet. The diskette must be clearly labeled with the call of the entrant, the mode (CW or SSB), and the category. If you print out a computer log, you must also send a diskette. Do not send .bin files, database files, or other non-conforming files. Do not remove duplicates from your log, as there is no penalty for duplicate contacts.

Manual Logs:

Sample log and summary sheets may be obtained from CQ by sending a large SASE with sufficient postage to cover your request. You can also download paper log forms from the CQ website - http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com -, or make your own with 40 contacts per page with columns for GMT, exchanges, multiplier, and points. Paper logs with over 200 QSOs must include a dupe/check sheet with all calls in alpha-sort order. Show the multiplier only the first time it is worked. Each page must have sub-totals for multipliers, contacts, and points. A running total below the sub-total on each page is recommended. Include a summary sheet with your entry showing the scoring and other essential information. A printed name/mailing address is recommended and a signed declaration that all rules have been observed. Clearly mark all duplicate contacts and remember they have no point value. Please put the summary sheet at the front of the log. Manual logs should clearly indicate total multiplier, W/VE multiplier, and DX multiplier.

Club Competition:

Any club that submits at least three logs may enter the Club Competition. The name of the club must be clearly identified under club competition on the summary sheet, or summary portion of the Cabrillo log. Club Competition is "for fun" to foster more activity. There is a separate listing for club scores.

Log Submissions:

Mailing deadline for CW entries is February 28, 2005; for SSB entries March 31, 2005. Exception: You may send both logs at once as long as the logs are received by March 31, 2005. For manual and diskettes logs send them early to assure receipt by the deadlines. For a return receipt enclose an SASE or SAE with postage or 1 IRC. Unreadable paper logs will be put in as check logs. Send CW e-mail logs to: CW e-mail logs: 160cw@kkn.net Send SSB e-mail logs to: SSB e-mail logs: 160ssb@kkn.net All other logs go to: Mailing address: CQ 160 Meter Contest 25 Newbridge Road HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 USA Indicate CW or SSB on the envelope.

Date of info: 5 January, 2005	Source: CQ Amateur Radio Web Site

Accepted categories in the Cabrillo header:

(Copied from a mail on the WriteLog mailing list on 27 January 2004) The CQ 160 robot accepts the following categories (modified as of today). The robot will accept any of the following things as categories: CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP 160M HIGH CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP 160M LOW CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP 160M QRP CATEGORY: MULTI-ONE CATEGORY: MULTI-ONE 160M LOW CATEGORY: MULTI-ONE 160M HIGH CATEGORY: MULTI-ONE 160M QRP CATEGORY: CHECKLOG CATEGORY: CHECKLOG 160M LOW CATEGORY: CHECKLOG 160M HIGH CATEGORY: CHECKLOG 160M QRP The power is meaningless for Multi-One and Checklog but there just in case to minimize kickouts. We are still looking at State/Province (ARRL Section). If there is a problem leave it blank for now as each line of the log will show us where you are. DX can use DX. If you get a confirmation number from the robot you are in!!! 73 Dave K4JRB CW logs to 160cw@kkn.net    •    SSB logs to 160ssb@kkn.net

Cabrillo QSO template:

(Copied from: Cabrillo Standard Summary Sheet Proposal V2.0) --------info sent------- -------info rcvd-------- QSO: freq mo date time call rst exch call rst exch t QSO: ***** ** yyyy-mm-dd nnnn ************* nnn ****** ************* nnn ****** n QSO: 3799 PH 1999-03-06 0711 HC8N 59 700 W1AW 59 CT 0 000000000111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556666666666777777777788 123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901

Example 160 Meter Contest log:

(Copied from: Cabrillo Standard Summary Sheet Proposal V2.0) START-OF-LOG: 2.0 ARRL-SECTION: STX CONTEST: ARRL-160 CALLSIGN: W5KFT CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP 160M QRP CATEGORY-ASSISTED: NON-ASSISTED CLAIMED-SCORE: 12112 OPERATORS: K5TR NAME: George Fremin III ADDRESS: RR 1 Box 322 ADDRESS: Johnson City, TX 78636 ADDRESS: USA CLUB: Central Texas DX & Contest Club SOAPBOX: SOAPBOX: SOAPBOX: QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0521 W5KFT 599 STX W6FSJ 599 EB QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0521 W5KFT 599 STX W7OM 599 WWA QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0522 W5KFT 599 STX N6TW 599 LAX QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0522 W5KFT 599 STX W7CB 599 SB QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0523 W5KFT 599 STX W7HS 599 UT QSO: 1832 CW 1997-12-07 0523 W5KFT 599 STX W6IA 599 SDG END-OF-LOG: