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| Washington State Salmon Run Contest |
| OBJECT: |
Stations outside of Washington work as many Washington stations in as many Washington counties as possible. Stations in Washington work anyone in as many states, Canadian call areas, and DX countries as possible. |
| CONTEST PERIOD: |
The third weekend of September. In 2000 the contest will take place: thru 0700 UTC Sunday September 17 and 1600 thru 2400 UTC Sunday September 17, 2000 23 hours total - all operators may operate all hours of the contest. |
| FREQUENCIES: |
Contest bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, and 6 meters. Contacts on WARC bands, and VHF bands (higher than 6 meters) do not count.
Mobile frequencies are 5 KHz below these - please keep them clear for weak mobile and Washington County DXpedition signals! Try CW on the half-hour; 160 meters at 0500z; 80/75 meters at 0300z and 0600z. |
| CLASSES: |
The Single Operator division is allowed only one transmitting signal. Use of packet spotting or other outside assistance is not allowed. The Multi-Operator Single-Transmitter division must work only one band/mode for at least 10 minutes before changing band or mode. Only one transmitting signal is allowed. Use of packet spotting or other outside assistance is allowed. The Washington Club division is a multi-single station representing a club in Washington and using that club’s callsign (as assigned by the FCC). This station must work only one band/mode for at least 10 minutes before changing band or mode. Only one transmitting signal is allowed. Use of packet spotting or other outside assistance is allowed. The Mobile division entrants will operate from a station that is self-contained, capable of legal motion (street, water, or air) while operating, motion optional. A station that changes counties is considered to be a new station and may be contacted again for point and multiplier credit. Use of packet spotting or other outside assistance is not allowed. The Washington County DXpedition division is intended for those who cannot go true mobile, but would like to activate some rare counties by going to a State Park or farmer’'s field and throwing up a dipole or ther portable antenna "Field Day Style". General Rules: go as many places as you want; you must use a portable antenna; you do not need to use portable power; if you move to a new county you must travel a minimum of 5 miles between locations. A station that changes counties is considered to be a new station and may be contacted again for point and multiplier credit. Use of packet spotting or other outside assistance is not allowed. |
| EXCHANGE: |
RS(T) and County for Washington stations. RS(T) and State, Province, or DXCC country for non-WA stations. |
| QSO POINTS: |
The same station may be worked for QSO points on each band both SSB and CW (CW QSO’s in CW sub bands ONLY). Portables and Mobiles count for QSO points and Multiplier credits in different Counties. Contacts with stations operating from a county-line can log one QSO from each county. |
| MULTIPLIERS: |
Washington stations count Washington counties (39), US states (50), VE Provinces, and DX entities. Stations outside of Washington use Washington Counties (39 total). Each Multiplier may be counted ONLY ONCE regardless of mode or band. |
| SPECIAL BONUS STATION: |
A QSO with the sponsoring club’s (Western Washington DX Club) callsign, W7DX, will add a 500 point bonus for each mode. A total of 1000 points may be earned in this manner (not 500 points for each QSO on each different band). These points are added after all other scoring is completed (they are not multiplied by the "multiplier"). The Special Bonus Station will give out a county multiplier like a normal station. Contacts with the Special Bonus Station will also earn the usual 2 points on phone and 4 points on CW. In 2000 the Puget Amateur Radio Society (in appreciation for their DXpedition to Wahkiakum County in 1999) will have the honor of being the Special Bonus Station. They will use the W7DX callsign during the contest. |
| SCORING: |
Total = QSO points from all bands X total multipliers + Special Bonus Station bonus points. |
| AWARDS: |
(See Awards Page for current list).
To qualify for awards and prizes the minimum number of QSO’s is: |
| LOGS: |
Logs must show date and time in UTC, stations worked, exchange sent and received, modes used and score claimed. Dupe sheets required for 200 QSO’s or more. Send logs to: P O Box 395 MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 USA Send logs via e-mail to: Entries MUST BE POSTMARKED NOT LATER THAN October 31, 2000.
All decisions of judges are final. |
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| (Date of info: August 9, 2000) - Source: Western Washington DX Club Web Site - Thanks to: Jack Fleming, WAØRJY (K7ED in contests) (Correction: September 9, 2000) - Removed the SWL class and made some layout changes. |
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