SECOND CLASS OPERATOR'S CLUB MARATHON SPRINT
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SOC Marathon Sprint
Most sprints run four hours, but since we're Second Class Op's,
we need more time!
Date/Time: March 14, 2009, 1800Z through 2400Z
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 = X 15;
250 mW - < 1 Watt = X 10;
1 W - 5 W = X 7;
Over 5 W = X 1.
Suggested Frequencies:
160 Meters 1810 kHz
80 Meters 3560 kHz
40 Meters 7040 kHz
20 Meter 14060 kHz
15 Meters 21060 kHz
10 Meters 28060 kHz
Score:
Points (total for all bands) X SPCs (total for all bands) X Power Multiplier
Apply an additional multiplier of 1.5 if using a homebrew paddle (kits such
as the NorCal and AZ ScQRPions paddles qualify).
All entries are Multi-Band to promote maximum participation.
Entry includes a copy of the log and a separate summary sheet.
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. The highest output power used will determine the power multiplier.
Include a description of homebrew equipment (including paddle or key), commercial
equipment, and antennas used with each entry.
Results may be posted on QRP-L and on the SOC Website. The final decision
on all maters concerning the contest rests with the contest manager.
Entries are welcome via E-Mail to , or by snail mail to:
Bob Patten, N4BP
2841 N.W. 112 Terrace
Plantation, FL 33323