We’d like to thank all those who played in the QRP ARCI Jubilee event in 2011.

It was an overwhelming success because you participated. Rod Hotz K5BGB was the first person to work K6JSS in all 50 states. Rod said - " When I worked TN for #50,I’ll swear I was almost as excited as I was back in June 1955 when I made my first contact on 80 cw as KN5BGB !". Rod and eight others who completed their Jubilee W.A.S. are being awarded a 2012 ARRL Handbook as a reward.

In addition to QSL cards for the event which may still be obtained by sending to the QRZ.COM address, you may send in your log to earn the certificate for working all states.  You may also earn it for working 40, 30 or even 20 states where the station you worked was K6JSS/x, with x being the district of the state worked.  Your level will be indicated on the certificate itself. If you would like an award certificate, please send a log extract showing contacts with all the states you worked to Craig Behrens, NM4T, at 222 Dupree Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806 before February 29, 2012.

Your log should show all the basic information of state, call, date, time, band, mode and both RSTs.

You need to indicate to us IF you used entirely QRP which is recognized worldwide as 5 watts CW/Digital and 10 watts PEP SSB.  However, you did not have to use QRP for all contacts to earn the award.  You do not need to include the name/home calls of the operators you worked.  A nice log sheet for this purpose may be found at http://www.warac.org/events/was/waslogsheet.pdf  Thanks to the West Allis Wisconsin club for hosting this info. The award is free but if you wish to include a dollar to offset postage that would be appreciated.

An excellent event this year with 47 entrants.

The overall winner was VE3MGY who scored over 80,000 points with just 1 Watt !

A full report will appear in QRP Quarterly (Spring 2012 issue)

Click here for the full result sheet - winners of specific categories are highlighted in yellow.

2012 QRP ARCI HOLIDAY SPIRITS HOMEBREW SPRINT

A) DATE/TIME:    

2000Z to 2359Z on 16 December 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 or less = x20

G) SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES:

160m    1810 kHz
80m    3560 kHz
40m    7030 kHz (please listen at 7040 kHz and 7100 to 7125 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:

If operating a HB Transmitter add 2000 points per band
If operating a HB Receiver add 3000 points per band
If operating a HB Transceiver add 5000 points per band
(Homebrew is defined as:  if you built it, it is homebrew (kits too! However, "kits" means those that you soldered components to the board(s),
an Elecraft K-3, for instance, does not qualify as a "kit")

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)

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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 2012 Holiday Spirits Homebrew 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 30 December, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

2012 QRP ARCI Top Band Sprint

A) Date/Time:

0000Z to 0600Z on 29 November 2012
(Note, this is the evening of 28 November 2012 in North America)

B) Mode:

SSB, CW or Mixed Modes.  Work stations once per mode if entering the Mixed Mode category.

C) Exchange:

Members send:  RS(T), State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send:  RS(T), State/Province/Country, Power Out

D) QSO Points:

Member = 5 points
Non-Member, Different Continent = 4 points
Non-Member, Same Continent = 2 points
Note: for Mixed Mode entries, the same station may be worked for QSO points; e.g., same N.A. station on CW and SSB would be worth four points.

E) Multiplier:

SPC (State/Province/Country) total for single mode (CW or SSB).
Note: for the Mixed Mode category, the same station may be worked for SPC credit on CW and SSB; e.g., same N.A. station on CW and SSB would be worth two S/P/C multipliers.

F) Power Multiplier:

For SSB QSOs:

>10 Watts = x1
>2 - 10 Watts = x7
>500mW - 2 Watts = x10
>100mW - 500mW = x15
100mW or less = x20

For CW QSOs:

>5 Watts = x1
>1 - 5 Watts = x7
>250 mW - 1 Watt = x10
>55 mW - 250 mW = x15
55mW or less = x20

G) Suggested Frequencies:

CW:  around 1810 kHz
SSB:  around 1910 kHz
*Please remember that 1830 to 1835 kHz should be used for intercontinental QSO's only

H) Score:

Final Score = QSO Points (total for one mode OR both modes if entered in the Mixed Mode category) x SPCs (total for one mode OR both modes if entered in the
Mixed Mode category) x Power Multiplier

I) Categories:

Entry may be SSB, CW or Mixed Mode

J) How to Participate:

Get on top band and hang out near the QRP frequencies listed above.  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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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 2012 Top Band Sprint
c/o Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
762 Saint James Lane
Saint George, UT 84790

L) Deadline:

Entries must be postmarked on or before 13 December 2012.

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 - SSB, CW and Mixed Mode.  Certificates may be awarded for 2nd and 3rd place if there is a
sufficient number of entries in a category.

2012 QRP ARCI Fall QSO Party

A) Date/Time:    

1200Z on 13 October 2012 through 2400Z on 14 October 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 on 7030 kHz, 7040 kHz  and 7100 to 7125 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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 Fall 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 28 October, 2012. If you are using snail mail for entering log entries, notify the contest manager at
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it


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
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it


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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it


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
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it


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
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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
This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 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.