UK DX BPSK63 Contest |
Start: Saturday of 2nd January full weekend in 12:00 UTC (11 January, 2014 in 12:00) |
Finish: Sunday in 11:59 UTC (12 January, 2014 in 11:59) |
Modes: BPSK63 |
Bands: |
Categories (classes): - SINGLE-OP HIGH - SINGLE-OP LOW - MULTI-ONE
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HIGH Power - the output power shall not exceed 100 watts;
LOW Power - the output power shall not exceed 10 watts. |
There are two separate groups of entrants - UK Stations and DX Stations.
SINGLE-OP - those stations at which one performs all of the operating, logging, and spotting functions;
MULTI-ONE - those stations at which a few operators perform all of the operating, logging, and spotting functions. The output
power shall not exceed 100 watts. |
All operators may change bands at any time.
Transceiver, computer, interface and antennas must be located within a 500 meter diameter circle or within the property limits of
the station licensee's address, whichever is greater. All antennas used by the entrant must be physically connected by wires
(cables) to the transceivers used by the entrant. Only one transceiver is allowed to be used per participating call sign.
Only one signal is allowed at any one time.
Only the entrant's call sign can be used to aid the entrant`s score. A different call sign must be used for each UK DX BPSK63
Contest entry. |
QSOs with the same call sign are valid if they are made on different bands. |
Exchanges:
Correct RSQ report + his/her four-digit DXDA number. An example of an exchange for W6EPC from the State of California is 599 2053.
Maritime and aircraft mobile stations should send an RSQ report and four zeros, such as 599 0000. You can find your correct DXDA
number at the corresponding list. |
Points for QSO:
UK stations:
1 (one) point per any QSO.
DX stations:
3 (three) points per QSO with UK station;
1 (one) point per QSO with all other stations. |
Multipliers:
Each unique DXDA territory regardless of band.
Maritime and aircraft mobile stations are not the multipliers. |
Score:
The final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied by the sum of the DXDA multipliers. |
Logs:
All times must be in UTC. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged.
The Contest Committee accepts logs in the Cabrillo format only. Name your Cabrillo file as your call sign (for example -
gm4agg.cbr). IMPORTANT: Since 2013 we only accept logs submitted through web interface. We donnot accept logs sent via e-mail
any longer!
Electronic submission implies a signed declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of
operation have been observed. |
Sending of electronic logs:
You should upload your log via Web interface. |
Deadline:
All logs must be submitted no later than 5 days after the contest. |
Awards:
First, second, and third place certificates in PDF format will be awarded in each category in both groups of
entrants - UK Stations and DX Stations. All certificates will be issued to the licensee of the station used. Any radio amateur or
radio club can act by the official sponsor of the UK DX BPSK63 Contest. If you are interested in sponsoring a special trophy for
the contest, please contact the UK DX BPSK63 Contest Committee. |
Rule Violations, Penalties and Declaration:
Violation of amateur radio regulations in the country of the contestant, or the rules of the contest; unsportsmanlike conduct;
taking credit for excessive unverifiable contacts or unverifiable multipliers will be deemed sufficient cause for
disqualification. Incorrectly logged calls or numbers will be counted as unverifiable contacts for culprit only. The use by an
entrant of any non-amateur means such as telephones, telegrams, internet, or the use of packet to solicit contacts during the
contest is unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification.
Actions and decisions of the UKDXBPSK63 Contest Committee are official and final. |
Web-site: http://www.ukdx.srars.org |
Link for original rules: |
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Examples lines for Cabrillo format logs: 000000000111111111122222222223333333333444444444455555555556666666666777777777788
123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901
-------transmitted------ -------received---------
**** ***** ** ********** **** ************* *** ****** ************* *** ****** *
QSO: 14075 PM 2013-01-12 1200 UA8AAA 599 2459 MM0DBB 599 1442
QSO: 7038 PM 2013-01-12 1205 UA8AAA 599 2459 JA2GHP 599 1947
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Examples head for Cabrillo format logs: SINGLE-OP HIGH SINGLE-OP LOW MULTI-ONE
SINGLE-OP HIGH (Cabrillo 3.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-POWER: HIGH
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS-CITY: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS-POSTALCODE: 454111
ADDRESS-COUNTRY: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
SINGLE-OP HIGH (Cabrillo 2.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 2.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP HIGH
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS: 454111
ADDRESS: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
SINGLE-OP LOW (Cabrillo 3.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: SINGLE-OP
CATEGORY-POWER: LOW
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS-CITY: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS-POSTALCODE: 454111
ADDRESS-COUNTRY: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
SOAPBOX: power 10 watts
SINGLE-OP LOW (Cabrillo 2.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 2.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY: SINGLE-OP LOW
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS: 454111
ADDRESS: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
SOAPBOX: power 10 watts
MULTI-ONE (Cabrillo 3.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 3.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY-OPERATOR: MULTI-OP
CATEGORY-TRANSMITTER: ONE
OPERATORS: UA8AAA UA8BBB
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS-CITY: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS-POSTALCODE: 454111
ADDRESS-COUNTRY: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
MULTI-ONE (Cabrillo 2.0 format):
START-OF-LOG: 2.0
CONTEST: UK-DX-PSK
CALLSIGN: UA8AAA
CATEGORY: MULTI-ONE
OPERATORS: UA8AAA UA8BBB
NAME: Ivan Ivanov
ADDRESS: ul. Lenina 17-1
ADDRESS: Chelaybinsk
ADDRESS: 454111
ADDRESS: Russia
EMAIL: ua8aaa@yandex.ru
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