RSGB Low Power Contest 2012
This a serious event for
the QRPer, providing a choice of fixed station operation or outdoor fun.
Date: Sunday 22nd July 2012
Time: 0900 - 1200 UTC and 1300 - 1600 UTC
Frequencies: 3510 - 3580 KHz and 7000 - 7040 KHz
Mode: CW.
Exchange: RST + Serial Number + Power.
The general rules apply to this contest 2. Sections
(a) Fixed (b) Portable, both sections 10W RF output maximum.
(c) Fixed (d) Portable, both sections 3W RF output maximum.
Stations may be single or multi-operator
3. Contacts
Both bands may be used in each session, and stations may be contacted once on each band.
4. Special conditions for Portable sections
(i) A Portable station is as defined in the General Rules.
(ii) Antennas must not exceed 11m above ground and may have no more than two elevated supports.
5. Exchange
RST, serial number and RF output power in Watts. Serial numbers commence at 001 and continue through both sessions. Output power must be expressed as one or two digits plus 'W' in place of the decimal point, eg 1W, 1W5. Participants using more than 10W must send 'QRO'.
6. Scoring
15 points for each contact with a QRP Portable or Mobile station; 10 points for a QRP Fixed station; 5 points for all other contacts. For the purposes of scoring 'QRP stations' are those using 10W RF output or less.
7. Logs
Online entries must be submitted to http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl by 23:59:59 on 7th August. Entries must be in Cabrillo format, see here for information on preparing a Cabrillo entry.
Example of Low Power Contest log.
Further
information regarding the Cabrillo Format
8. Awards
The 1930 Committee Cup to the winner of section (a).
The Houston-Fergus Trophy to the winner of section (b).
The HFCC Trophy to the winner of section (c).
The Southgate Trophy to the winner of section (d).