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QRP News
One of the things that QRP ARCI does in an effort to keep members informed on the status of their subscription to the QRP Quarterly, is send out renewal notices via email. These notices are sent quarterly to members whose subscription has expired in the recent past, as well as those whose subscription expired with receipt of the latest QQ.
We sent a notice out last on December 7, 2009 to those whose subscription expired with receipt of the Fall 2009 QQ as well as some that expired in the recent past. Unfortunately, notices were sent in error to members with expiration dates in 2010 and later!
I have received a number of emails from people that received the notice in error, and have responded to them with their expiration date. If you received this notice and think it is wrong, you can check your member status by using the Member Lookup
This information is from data received on November 15, 2009. We try to update the records on the 15th of each month, so if you have renewed since mid November, your new info may not be available until mid December.
We have used this process for 2 years and this is the first major problem. Part of the problem this time was that we were a bit late with our renewal notices, and some bad data crept into the member database. We know what caused it, so we will do better next time.
I apologize for the confusion.
72,
Ken Evans, W4DU
President - QRP ARCI
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2012 QRP ARCI HF Grid Square Sprint
A) Date/Time:
1500Z to 1800Z on 10 March 2012.
B) Mode:
HF CW only.
C) Exchange:
Members send: RST, 4 Digit Maidenhead Grid Square (i.e. FN02), ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, 4 Digit Maidenhead Grid Square (i.e. FN02), Power Out
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Multiplier:
Grid Square total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and Grid Square credit.
F) POWER MULTIPLIER:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20
G) SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
H) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x Grid Squares (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points
BONUS POINTS:
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating
from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the
field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
I) Categories:
Entry may be All-Band, Single Band, High Bands (10m-15m-20m) or Low Bands (40m-80m)
How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible,
or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
J) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to
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K) Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to:
ARCI Fireside Sprint
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
L) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 24 March 2012. If you are using snail mail for your log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
M) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
N) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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2012 QRP ARCI Spring QSO Party
A) Date/Time:
1200Z on 7 April 2012 through 2359Z on 8 April 2012. You may work a maximum of 24 hours of the 36 hour period.
B) Mode:
HF CW only.
C) Exchange:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
F) Power Multiplier:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20
G) Suggested Frequencies:
160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7030/7040 kHz and 7100 to 7125 for rock bound participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
H) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier.
I) Categories:
Entry may be All-Band (AB), Single Band (e.g., SB-160, 80,40,20,15 or 10), High Bands - HB (10m, 15m and 20m) or Low Bands - LB (40m, 80m and 160m)
Mulitoperator:
A multioperator effort may submit logs for a separate category. Any combination of operators and transmitters will be permitted.
All transmitters must be located at a centralized location. All operators must use the same callsign in the multioperator category.
Teams:
You may enter as a team with an unlimited number of operators as long as no more than 5 transmitters are on the air concurrently.
You compete individually as well as on the team. Teams need not be in the same location. Team captains must send a list of members to the Contest Manager
before the contest.
J) How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible,
or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
K) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with
non-members on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description,
along with score calculation to
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Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with
non-members on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description,
along with score calculation to:
ARCI Spring 2012 QSO Party
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
L) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 23 April, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
M) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
N) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category, as well as the top scoring entrants from each State, Province and Country. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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2012 QRP ARCI HOOT OWL SPRINT
A) DATE/TIME:
8pm to Midnight LOCAL TIME on 27 May 2012
B) OBJECTIVE:
To test your ability to make contacts late into the evening local time.
C) MODE:
HF CW Only.
D) EXCHANGE:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
E) QSO POINTS:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
F) MULTIPLIER:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
G) POWER MULTIPLIER:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55 mW or less = x20
H) SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:
160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
I) SCORE:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier Bonus Points.
BONUS POINTS:
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating
from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the
field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
J) CATEGORIES:
Entry may be All-Band (AB), Single Band (e.g., SB-160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10), High Bands-HB (10m, 15m and 20m) or Low Bands-LB (40m, 80m and 160m)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible,
or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
K) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with
non-members on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description,
along with score calculation toto
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Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with
non-members on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description,
along with score calculation to:
ARCI Hoot Owl Sprint
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
L) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 10 June, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
M) RESULTS:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
O) CERTIFICATES:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category, as well as the top scoring entrants from each State, Province and Country.
Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if there are sufficient entried in a category.
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2012 QRP ARCI QRP Shootout
Contest objective:
This contest is designed to demonstrate that QRP operators can be proficient in both voice and morse code communications.
Please note specific times for use of SSB and CW.
A) Date/Time:
CW: 1500Z to 2100Z on 16 June 2012
SSB: 1500Z to 2100Z on 17 June 2012
Please note, there is no Single Mode Category in this contest.
B) Mode:
HF CW Only on 16 June 2012
HF SSB Only on 17 June 2012
C) Exchange:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Stations may be worked once per band using CW on 16 June 2012, and once per band using SSB on 17 June 2012.
F) Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
G) Power Multiplier:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
<55 mW = x20
H) Suggested CW Frequencies:
160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7030/7040 kHz and 7100 to 712 kHz, during the CW portion of this contest, for rock bound participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
I) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points.
Bonus Points:
For homebrew gear (per band) add 2,000 points for using HB transmitter; add 3,000 points for using HB receiver; or add 5,000 points for using HB transceiver.
Definition of Homebrew is any equipment build and soldered by you, either scratchbuilt or from a kit is acceptable.
Plug and Play modular style kits (e.g., an Elecraft K-3) are not eligible for the bonus.
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating
from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the
field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
J) Categories:
Entry may be All-Band (AB), Single Band (e.g., SB-160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10), High Bands-HB (10m, 15m and 20m) or Low Bands-LB (40m, 80m and 160m)
How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible,
or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
K) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description,
along with score calculation to:
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Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to:
QRP ARCI Shootout
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
Deadline:
L) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 2 July, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
M) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
N) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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2012 QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint
A) Date/Time:
2000Z to 2359Z on 8 July 2012
B) Mode:
HF CW Only.
C) Exchange:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
F) Power Multiplier:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
<55 mW = x20
G) Suggested Frequencies:
160m 1810 kHz
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz for rock bound participants)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
H) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points.
Bonus Points:
For homebrew gear (per band) add 2,000 points for using HB transmitter; add 3,000 points for using HB receiver; or add 5,000 points for using HB transceiver.
Definition of Homebrew is any equipment build and soldered by you, either scratchbuilt or from a kit is acceptable.
Plug and Play modular style kits (e.g., an Elecraft K-3) are not eligible for the bonus.
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating from
battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus.) This is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the field
against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
I) Categories:
Entry may be All-Band (AB), Single Band (e.g., SB-160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10), High Bands-HB (10m, 15m and 20m) or Low Bands-LB (40m, 80m and 160m)
How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible, or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
J) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with score
calculation to:
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Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to:
QRP Summer Homebrew Sprint
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
Deadline:
K) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 22 July, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
L) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
M) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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2012 Welcome to QRP Sprint sponsored by QRP ARCI
Objective: This Sprint is designed to encourage operators that are new to the world of QRP Contests to team up with one of the many experienced operators (Elmers) among us. This can be done by working at the Elmer's station, having the Elmer come to your station, or even meeting up for a portable field operation during the contest (see Bonus Points below in section H). The Elmer may assist the new operator in any way, helping to log, teaching technique, working to improve CW reception skills and offering any advice necessary.
A) 1500Z to 1800Z on 25 August 2012
B) Mode:
HF CW only.
C) Exchange:
Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send: RST, State/Province/Country, Power Out
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
F) Power Multiplier:
>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>500 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>200 mW - 500 mW = x15
>55 mW - 200 mW = x20
<55 mW = x25
G) Suggested Frequencies:
80m 3560 kHz
40m 7030 kHz (Please listen for Xtal controlled radios on 7030/7.040 kHz and 7.100 through 7.125 kHz)
20m 14060 kHz
15m 21060 kHz
10m 28060 kHz
H) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x Grid Squares (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points
BONUS POINTS:
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating
from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus; the bonus is provded to help level the playing field for contesters who
work from the field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.
I) Categories:
Entries are: Newcomer, Single Operator; Newcomer, Elmer Assisted; or Experienced Single Operator (for operators with more than one year of QRP contest
operating experience) in All-Band (AB); Single Band (SB-160, 80, 40, 20, 15 or 10; High Bands (HB) - 10m, 15m and 20m; or Low Bands (LB) - 40m, 80m and 160m.
Note: Newcomer is defined as an operator with less than one year of QRP Contest Operating Experience.
J) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station Description along with score
calculation to
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Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to:
QRP ARCI Welcome to QRP Contest
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
K) Deadline:
Entries must be received OR postmarked on or before 9 September, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
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when you mailed your entry.
L) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
M) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrants (Newcomer, Single Operator; Newcomer, Elmer Assisted and Experienced Single Operator)
in the AB, SB, HB and LB categories.
There will be Certificates of Merit for new operators, i.e., Newcomers, that work 10, 25, and 50 members during the contest.
Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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2012 QRP ARCI The Two Side Bands Sprint
Objective: This contest is designed to demonstrate the QRP operator's voice communications abilities.
Please note specific times for use of USB (10m, 15m, 20m) and LSB (40m, 80m)
A) Date/Time:
USB: 1500Z to 2100Z on 8 September 2012 and 1500Z to 2100Z on 9 September 2012
LSB: 2100Z on 8 September to 0300Z on 9 September 2012 and 2100Z on 9 September to 0300Z on 10 September 2012
B) Mode:
HF SSB only.
C) Exchange:
Members send: State/Province/Country, ARCI member number (Signal reports are not required, but may be exchanged if desired)
Non-Members send: State/Province/Country, Power Out (Signal reports are not required, but may be exchanged if desired)
D) QSO Points:
Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
E) Multiplier:
SPC (State/Province/Country) total for all bands. The same station may be worked on multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.
F) Power Multiplier:
>10 Watts = x1
>2 - 10 Watts = x7
>500mW - 2 Watts = x10
>100mW - 500mW = x15
100mW or less = x20
G) Suggested Frequencies:
80m 3985 kHz
40m 7285 kHz
20m 14285 kHz
15m 21385 kHz
10m 28385 kHz
H) Score:
Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier + Bonus Points
BONUS POINTS:
If you are operating PORTABLE using battery power AND a temporary antenna, add 5000 points to your final score. You can NOT be at your shack operating
from battery power using your home station antenna to qualify for this bonus; this is to help level the playing field for contesters who work from the
field against contest stations with 5 element yagis at 70 ft.BONUS POINTS:
How to Participate:
Get on any of the HF bands except the WARC bands and hang out near the QRP frequencies. Work as many stations calling CQ QRP or CQ TEST as possible,
or call CQ QRP or CQ TEST yourself! You can work a station for credit once on each band.
I) Email Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to
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J) Snail mail Log Submission:
Submit Logs in plain text format along with a summary stating your Call Sign, Entry Category, total # of QSOs with members, total # of QSOs with non-members
on different continent, total # of QSOs with non-members same continent, total # of SPCs worked, Actual Power and Station Description, along with
score calculation to:
ARCI Two Side Band Sprint
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790
K) Deadline:
Entries must be postmarked on or before 23 September 2012.
L) Results:
Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website.
M) Certificates:
Will be awarded to the top scoring entrant in each category. Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if entries are sufficient in a category.
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