QRP-ARCI(sm) Top Band Sprint


Date/Time:

0000Z to 0300Z on 5 December 2024
(Note, this is the evening of December 4th in North America)

Mode:

HF CW Only.

Exchange:

Members send:  RS(T), State/Province/Country, ARCI member number
Non-Members send:  RS(T), 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 multiple bands for QSO points and SPC credit.

Power Multiplier:  Use the smaller multiplier if operating mixed mode.


For CW QSOs:

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

Suggested Frequencies:

CW:  around 1810 kHz

*Please remember that 1830 to 1835 kHz should be used for intercontinental QSO's only

BONUS POINTS:

None available for this contest.

Score:

Final Score = Points (total for all bands) x SPCs (total for all bands) x Power Multiplier


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!  

Log Submission:

Submit your entry online at http://www.qrpcontest.com

Contest logs are not required for entry, but may be requested by the Contest Manager if required.

Deadline:

Entries must be logged on or before 19 December 

Results:

Will be published in on http://www.qrpcontest.com