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    RSGB SSB Field Day

    Rule changes for 2016:

    Inspections are introduced, as in CW Field Day.
    Registration is required in order to qualify for awards
    -– the registration cut-off has been extended to midnight on 2nd September

    Log deadline is now 7 days.

    This is a popular club activity. Finding the best ratio of contact rate to country multipliers provides a challenging backdrop to a weekend outdoors.

    Pre-registration for SSB Field Day is not an absolute requirement, but clubs are encouraged to do so, in order to qualify for awards.

    1. Basic Information

    The HF General Rules apply to this contest

    Date: 3rd - 4th September 2016. The first full weekend in September.

    Time: 13:00 - 13:00UTC

    Bands: 3.5, 7, 14, 21, 28MHz

    Mode: SSB

    Exchange: RS + Serial Number.

    Contest Call Signs (SCC) are not permitted in this contest, even for entrants who hold a valid NoV from OFCOM.

    2. Registration

    (a) In order that inspections can be arranged, each group intending to compete must provide, by no later than 7 August 2016, details of the site to be used. Registration is performed on-line at http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/ssbfdregister.pl. Details must include:

    • the name and address of the person responsible for the entry
    • Section to be entered
    • name of group
    • callsign to be used
    • National Grid Reference (eg. SX 690804)
    • sufficient access information to enable an inspector to locate the site
    (b) All stations are subject to inspection by representatives of the RSGB Contest Committee, whose brief will be to ensure that the rules and spirit of the contest are being observed. The inspector must be given immediate access to the site and may make return visits. To allow an inspector to find a new site in the event of a late change, the adjudicator will email registered entrants before the contest with a telephone number which can be used to notify the changed QTH and access details. Groups not registering may take part in Field Day but will not be eligible for awards.

    (c) A list of entrants who have registered may be seen here.



    3. Sections

    All sections are multi-operator. This is a portable contest as defined in the General Rules.

    (a) Open Section. Full licensed power. There is no restriction on the number, height or type of antennas.
    (b) Restricted Section. 100W output power. One antenna only which must be a single element having not more than two elevated supports and not exceeding 15m above ground at its highest point. The Fan Dipole and Trap Dipole are regarded as single-element antennas for this contest.

    4. Operators

    (a) Any RSGB member or group of members may enter.
    (b) RSGB Affiliated Societies may enter and their operators must be RSGB Members, or members of the Affiliated Society. In the case where some operators are not members of the RSGB, an officer of the Affiliated Society must state that these operators are members of the Society. This declaration must be included in the Soapbox part of the entry.
    (c) Entries will only be accepted from stations operating within the UK. Other stations are invited to submit check logs.

    5. Equipment permitted

    (a) Open Section. One transmitter and two receivers. The receiver section of a second transceiver may be used as the second receiver if desired, so long as the transmitter section is disabled for the duration of the contest. Unused receiver sections must also be disabled for the duration of the contest.

    (b) Restricted Section. One transmitter and one receiver or one transceiver. Both receivers in a dual-receive transceiver may be used if desired.

    In all sections, equipment and antennas for packet radio access above 30MHz may also be used if desired.

    6. Scoring

    For contacts with
    Fixed stations in IARU Region 1: 2 points
    Stations outside IARU Region 1: 3 points
    /P or /M stations in IARU Region 1: 5 points.

    IARU Region 1 countries include those in Europe, Africa, Russia, ITU Zone 39 and Mongolia. For a more precise definition refer to the RSGB Amateur Radio Operating Manual. Points must not be claimed for contacts made by a competing station with members of its own group.

    7. Multiplier

    One for each DXCC Country worked on each band.

    8. Logs

    Online entries must be submitted to http://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl within 7 days, in accordance with the General Rules.
    Entries must be in Cabrillo format

    Example of SSB FD Contest log.


    9. Awards

    The leading station in the Open section will receive the Northumbria Trophy, and in the Restricted section the G3PSH Memorial Trophy.