::.  RULES SOC Marathon Sprint Second Class Operator’s Club Marathon Sprint SOC Marathon Sprint ?????? Most sprints run four hours, but since we’re Second Class Op’s, we need more time!

MORE INFO Text-only page SOC Web Site

Date/Time:

September 11, 2004, 1800 UTC through 2400 UTC

Categories:

Single-Operator, All Band.

Modes:

CW only.

Exchange:

Member - RST, State/Province/Country, SOC Number Non-Member - RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out

QSO Points:

Member = 5 Points Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 Points Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 Points

Multiplier:

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on more than one band for QSO points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier:

0 - 250 mW = × 15 250 mW - 1 Watt = × 10 1 W - 5 W = × 7 Over 5 W = × 1

Suggested Frequencies:

160 m 1810 kHz 80 m 3560 kHz 40 m 7040 kHz 20 m 14060 kHz 15 m 21060 kHz 10 m 28060 kHz

Score:

Points (total for all bands) × SPCs (total for all bands) × Power Multiplier. Apply an additional multiplier of 1.5 if using a homebrew paddle (kits such as the NorCal / K8FF paddle qualify).

Logs:

All entries are Multi-Band to promote maximum participation. Entry includes a copy of the log and a separate summary sheet. Include duplicate check sheets with entries of 100 QSOs or more. Indicate total time-on-the-air, and include a legible name, call, SOC Number (if any) and address. All entries must be received within 30 days of the contest date. Late entries will be counted as check logs. Members and non-members indicate their output power for each band. The highest power used will determine the power multiplier. Output power is considered as 1/2 of input power. Include a description of homebrew equipment (including paddle or key), commercial equipment, and antennas used with each entry. Results will be posted on QRP-L and on the SOC Website. The final decision on all matters concerning the contests rests with the contest manager. Entries are welcome via E-Mail to: E-mail: n4bp@arrl.net or by snail mail to: Mailing address: Bob Patten, N4BP 2841 N.W. 112 Terrace PLANTATION, FL 33323 USA

Date of info: September 8, 2004	Source: SOC Web Site

Sample Summary Sheet:

2nd Second Class Operator’s Club (SOC) Marathon Sprint SUMMARY SHEET Contest Dates: Callsign Used: Operator Call: Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Country: Category: Single-Op, All-Band Default Exchange: Output Power:______Watts = _____ Power Multiplier (0 - 250 mW = X15; 250 mW - 1 Watt = X10; 1 W - 5 W = X7; Over 5 W = X1) Operating Time: Band QSO’s QSO points SPCs 160M 80M 40M 20M 15M 10M --------------------------- Total: Final Score = __________ X _________ X __________ = __________ pts QSO points SPCs Power Mult I have observed all competition rules as well as all regulations established for amateur radio in my country. My report is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree to be bound by the decisions of the Awards Committee. Date: _________ Signed: _______________________ Call: ___________ Note: You may file your logs, dupe sheet and summary sheet electronically to n4bp@arrl.net