1. Single Operator, All Band and Single Band.
   One person performs all operating and logging functions. Use of spotting nets, DX Alert Packet Systems, telephone etc. is NOT permitted.

2. Single Operator Assisted, All Band Only.
   One person performs all operating and logging functions, however the use of DX spotting nets or any other forms of DX alerting assistance IS allowed. The operator can change bands at any time. Single operator stations are allowed only one transmitted signal at any given time.

3. Multi-Operator, Single Transmitter.
   All band entry only. More than one person operates, logs, checks for duplicates, use of a spotting net, etc.

   a) Only one (1) transmitter and one (1) band permitted during the same time period (defined as ten (10) minutes). Once the station has begun operation on a given band, it MUST remain on that band for 10 minutes; listening time counts as operating time.

   Exception: One, and only one, other band may be used during the same time period if and only if, the station worked is a new multiplier. Logs found in violation of the ten (10) minute rule will be automatically reclassified as multi-multi to reflect their actual status.

4. Multi-Operator, Multi-Transmitter.
   All band entry only. No limit to the number of transmitters, but only one (1) signal per band permitted.

   a) All transmitters must be located within a 500 meter diameter or within the property limits of the station licensee’s address, whichever is greater. The antennas must be physically connected by wires to the transmitter.

(b) Single Band.

(c) Single Operator Assisted, All Band.

(d) Multi-Op Single Transmitter, All band, High Power or Low Power.

Note: THE U.S.A. AND CANADA COUNT AS COUNTRY MULTIPLIERS.

Example: The 1st US State and Canadian area you work not only counts as a multiplier for the state or area, but also counts as a country multiplier for each band.

• One (1) QSO point for contacts within your own country.

• Two (2) QSO points for contacts outside your own country but within your own continent.

• Three (3) QSO points for contacts outside your own continent.

• One (1) multiplier point for each U.S. state (48) and each Canadian area (13) on each band.

• One (1) multiplier point for each DX country in the ARRL and/or WAE lists on each band.

• One (1) multiplier point for each CQ zone worked on each band. A maximum of 40 Zones per band.

NOTE: KL7 and KH6 are country multipliers ONLY and NOT state multipliers.

All Logs must show:

1. Times in UTC.

2. All sent and received exchanges are to be logged.
   (Callsign, RST, Zone, Country, State/VE, points claimed).

3. Indicate State/VE area, Zone and Country Multiplier only the FIRST TIME it is worked on EACH BAND.

4. Use a separate log sheet for EACH BAND.

5. A check list of duplicate contacts for EACH BAND (DUPE SHEET). Logs MUST be checked for duplicate contacts, correct QSO points and multipliers. Submitted logs must show duplicate contacts clearly marked.

6. A MULTIPLIER Check Sheet for each band.

7. An overall SUMMARY SHEET showing total QSOs, Points, Zones, countries and states/VE areas worked.

8. Each entry must be accompained by a signed declaration that all contest rules and regulations for amateur radio in the country of operation have been observed.
   Contest forms are available from CQ Magazine and the Contest Directors. Please include a large SASE with 2 units of US first class postage or IRCs.

9. DISKS: Logs may be sent on DISK.
   Clearly label the outside of the disk with the call, file names and type of program used. All disks MUST be accompanied by a printed Summary Sheet.

10. Logs may also be sent via e-mail, addresses for both Low and High Power Categories are listed below.

The use of Non Amateur means such as telephones, telegrams, etc., to elicit contacts or multipliers DURING the contest, is unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification.

Certificates will be awarded to second and third.

Certificates will be awarded to the first place finishers in each DXCC Country. In countries or sections where the returns justify, certificates may be awarded to second and third place.

All scores will be published. To be eligible for an award, a Single Operator Station must operate a minimum of 12 HOURS and a Multi-Operator Station, a minimum of 18 HOURS.

A Single Band entry is eligible for a single band award only. If a log contains more than one band it will be judged as an all band entry, unless specified otherwise.